Series synopsis
V is an American sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on NBC on October 26, 1984. It ended on May 24, 1985. It was created by Kenneth Johnson. It stars Jane Badler, Lane Smith, Blair Tefkin and June Chadwick.
Once again, Earth is the battleground. But now the aliens whose human guise hides their true reptilian natures are wiser. They believe the secret to their survival on Earth lies in the DNA of the newly born half-human, half-spaceling Starchild. But that's something the world's Resistance Fighters cannot allow.
Premise
Once again, Earth is the battleground. But now the aliens whose human guise hides their true reptilian natures are wiser. They believe the secret to their survival on Earth lies in the DNA of the newly born half-human, half-spaceling Starchild. But that's something the world's Resistance Fighters cannot allow.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jane Badler as Diana
- Lane Smith as Nathan Bates
- Blair Tefkin as Robin Maxwell
- June Chadwick as Lydia
- Jennifer Cooke as Elizabeth
- Michael Ironside as Ham Tyler
- Robert Englund as Willie
- Faye Grant as Julie Parrish
Supporting cast
- Marc Singer as Mike Donovan
- Jeff Yagher as Kyle Bates
- Rob Stone as Movie Usher
- Anthony James as Laird
- Michael Wright as Elias Taylor
- Nicky Katt as Sean Donovan
- Ed Call as Man giving Diana a Ride
- Valentin de Vargas as Bates Henchman
- Haunani Minn as Helicopter Reporter
- Rod Browning as Diana's Pilot
- Kirk Scott as Helicopter Pilot
- Michael Durrell as Robert Maxwell
Guest cast
- Rob Stone as Movie Usher
- Anthony James as Laird
- Michael Wright as Elias Taylor
- Nicky Katt as Sean Donovan
- Ed Call as Man giving Diana a Ride
- Valentin de Vargas as Bates Henchman
- Haunani Minn as Helicopter Reporter
- Rod Browning as Diana's Pilot
- Kirk Scott as Helicopter Pilot
- Michael Durrell as Robert Maxwell
- Linden Chiles as Air Force General
- Don Maxwell as Captain Roland
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 19 | October 26, 1984 | May 24, 1985 |
| Season 2 | 0 | May 6, 1984 | May 8, 1984 |
| Season 3 | 0 | October 26, 1984 | May 24, 1985 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberation Day Alien commander Diana escapes the Resistance and reunites with her fleet. The Starchild Elizabeth undergoes a strange metamorphosis. |
October 26, 1984 |
| 2 |
Dreadnought Diana talks peace while readying the fearsome Triax super-weapon that could reduce Los Angeles to rubble. Meanwhile, Resistance fighters activate a new weapon of their own - a captured Visitor mothership. |
November 2, 1984 |
| 3 |
The Deception Kyle Bates becomes involved in the Resistance when they are attempting to secretly move Elizabeth to safety in New York. Mike Donovan awakens to seemingly the ideal life with news that Earth has triumphed against the alien invaders. Alas, it's a holographic ruse by the Visitors aimed at gathering information about the Starchild. |
November 9, 1984 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
V: The Final Battle - Part 1 Rebels (Marc Singer, Faye Grant) suspect seemingly friendly aliens of having dark plans for Earth and humanity. |
May 6, 1984 |
| 2 |
V: The Final Battle - Part 2 A reptilian leader (Jane Badler) tries to hide the aliens' true plans from humanity. |
May 7, 1984 |
| 3 |
V: The Final Battle - Part 3 Resistance fighters (Marc Singer, Faye Grant) develop a toxin to eradicate the aliens invaders. |
May 8, 1984 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberation Day On the first anniversary of the freedom fighters' victory over the invaders, Diana's trial approaches; the half-alien child undergoes experiments. |
October 26, 1984 |
| 2 |
Dreadnaught Diana talks peace while readying the fearsome Triax superweapon that could reduce Los Angeles to rubble. Meanwhile, Resistance fighters activate a new weapon of their own: a captured mothership. |
November 2, 1984 |
| 3 |
Breakout Combatants held in a Visitor work camp face the flesh-consuming alien monster that guards the camp. Hunters of the 5-year old Starchild are unaware she has morphed into a fully grown woman. |
May 24, 1985 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 26, 1984 |
| Last aired | May 24, 1985 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |