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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

1979 – 1981Show2 seasons37 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic–8.4Rotten Tomatoes38%59%

A nostalgic, wondrous series about the future.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 37 episodes · best: S1E1 "Awakening" 7.3

Episodes

6.8
6.4

Story

The original space man! The ultimate trip! Buck Rogers swings back to earth and lays it on the 25th Century!

20th-century astronaut Buck Rogers awakens in the 25th century after a freak accident puts him in suspended animation for 500 years. Upon returning to Earth and discovering the planet is recovering from a nuclear war, Buck uses his combat skills and ingenuity to protect Earth and fight evil throughout the galaxy alongside starfighter pilot Colonel Wilma Deering and robot companion Twiki.

Feels like

  • Classic Space Opera
  • Retro-Futuristic Adventure
  • Nostalgic Sci-Fi
  • Post-Apocalyptic Rebuilding
  • Heroic Action
  • Family-Friendly Entertainment
  • Iconic Synth Score
  • Cheesy Charm
  • Galactic Conflict
  • Optimistic Future

Cast

24 of 172 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Larry Stewart, Vincent McEveety, Daniel Haller
Written by
Anne Collins, Alan Brennert, Rob Gilmer
Produced by
Glen A. Larson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 20, 1979 · April 16, 1981 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 1979
Last aired
April 16, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 37 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Smoke Out, Canon Discontinuity, Good-Looking Privates +9

  • Smoke Out
  • Canon Discontinuity
  • Good-Looking Privates
  • Pop-Cultural Osmosis Failure
  • World of Masks
  • Cool Starship
  • Mechanical Life Forms
  • Landmarking the Hidden Base
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Space Clothes
  • Robot Buddy
  • Flying Weapon

12 of 144 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century worth watching?"

Questions about Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?

37 h

About 37 hours: 37 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1981.

Can I half-watch Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

What tropes does Buck Rogers in the 25th Century use?

Smoke OutCanon DiscontinuityGood-Looking PrivatesPop-Cultural Osmosis FailureWorld of MasksCool StarshipMechanical Life FormsLandmarking the Hidden BaseO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessSpace ClothesRobot BuddyFlying Weaponand 132 more

TV Tropes lists 144 tropes for it, including Smoke Out, Canon Discontinuity, and Good-Looking Privates.