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Space: Above and Beyond - Episode Guide

Season 1

Pilot

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 24, 1995 (120 min)

Pilot

After decades of peace, mankind discovers that it is not alone in the universe and is pulled into a war with an unknown alien species. A group of new recruits in the United States Marine Corp are thrown into the heat of battle. They each joined for there own reason, but in the end they are all fighting for the same thing, Earth and the survival of the human race.

The Farthest Man from Home

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 1, 1995

The Farthest Man from Home

A survivor of the attack on the Tellus colony is found, leading West to believe that Kylen is still alive.

The Dark Side of the Sun

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 8, 1995

The Dark Side of the Sun

A sentry-duty assignment leads the 58th into a confrontation with a battalion of androids, among which are the AIs who murdered Shane's parents.

Mutiny

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 15, 1995

Mutiny

A mutiny aboard a cargo ship forces Cooper to make a difficult decision.

Ray Butts

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 22, 1995

Ray Butts

The 58th is forced to accompany a special-forces commando on what may prove to be a suicide mission---for everyone.

Eyes

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 5, 1995

Eyes

UN officials board the Saratoga for an important conference which will determine the next Secretary General---of the world.

The Enemy

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 12, 1995

The Enemy

A supply mission goes awry, leaving the 58th stranded in alien territory and suffering from the effects of a mysterious Chig weapon.

Hostile Visit (1)

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 19, 1995

Hostile Visit (1)

A commandeered alien ship provides the 58th with information about a Chig outpost, giving Earth forces an opportunity for a Trojan-horse attack against the enemy.

Choice or Chance (2)

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 26, 1995

Choice or Chance (2)

The Marines are captured by Silicates after crash-landing in the Cerus System, and are jailed until McQueen and Cooper can rig a radio to call the Saratoga.

Stay with the Dead

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Dec 3, 1995

Stay with the Dead

A failed mission on an embattled planet leaves Nathan suffering from head trauma and the rest of the 58th presumed dead.

The River of Stars

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Dec 17, 1995

The River of Stars

Christmas Eve finds the 58th in dire straits: its transport vehicle is hurtling uncontrolled into enemy territory.

Who Monitors the Birds?

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Jan 7, 1996

Who Monitors the Birds?

Hawkes is stranded on an alien world when he accepts an assassination assignment that's supposed to buy him an immediate Honorable Discharge from the Marines.

Level of Necessity

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Jan 14, 1996

Level of Necessity

Damphousse experiences a premonition that saves the lives of the 58th---and attracts the attention of a mysterious military branch that wants to exploit her apparent "powers."

Never No More (1)

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Feb 4, 1996

Never No More (1)

Part 1 of two. Shane risks her life when she volunteers to fight with another squadron, led by a former boyfriend, against an enemy spacecraft.

The Angriest Angel (2)

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Feb 11, 1996

The Angriest Angel (2)

Conclusion. McQueen takes on what could be a suicide mission: find and destroy a seemingly invincible Chig superbomber.

Toy Soldiers

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Feb 18, 1996

Toy Soldiers

West discovers that his brother has enlisted in the Corps and is serving under a gung-ho lieutenant determined to make a name for himself as a soldier.

Dear Earth

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Mar 3, 1996

Dear Earth

The arrival of the mail pouch from Earth holds bittersweet significance for each member of the 58th.

Pearly

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Mar 24, 1996

Pearly

Stranded on an embattled planet, the 58th discovers that it must race to reach a rendezvous point in time to save an injured Shane.

R & R

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Apr 12, 1996

R & R

While aboard the pleasure ship Bacchus for some R&R, the 58th receives a a sudden call to action.

Stardust

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Apr 19, 1996

Stardust

The 58th becomes embroiled in a top-secret counter offensive against the Chigs to help ensure the success of Operation Roundhammer.

Sugar Dirt

Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Apr 20, 1996

Sugar Dirt

The 58th is abandoned on a barren planet after a successful attack, leaving the marines to fend for themselves with no food---and no hope of rescue.

And If They Lay Us Down to Rest... (1)

Episode: 1x22 | Airdate: May 26, 1996

And If They Lay Us Down to Rest... (1)

When the 58th is deployed to a moon to complete preparations for a major offensive, they encounter an unknown alien species.

...Tell Our Moms We Done Our Best (2)

Episode: 1x23 | Airdate: Jun 2, 1996

...Tell Our Moms We Done Our Best (2)

Tensions increase as the peace talks approach, and Shane realizes that the enemy has learned details of Operation Roundhammer.

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