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Starman

1986 – 1987Show1 season22 episodes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic34–
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic34–

Summary

Starman is an American science fiction television series, starring Robert Hays and Christopher Daniel Barnes and continuing the story from John Carpenter's 1984 film. The series ran on the ABC network from September 19, 1986 to May 2, 1987. The series was an adaptation and sequel to a movie of the same name produced in 1984.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

Starman episodes

1 season · 22 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Return, 7.1
  2. S1 E2 Like Father, Like Son, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 Fatal Flaw, 8.4
  4. S1 E4 Blue Lights, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Best Buddies, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 Secrets, 7.9
  7. S1 E7 One for the Road, 7.7
  8. S1 E8 Peregrine, 7.9
  9. S1 E9 Society's Pet, 7.7
  10. S1 E10 Fever, 8.5
  11. S1 E11 The Gift, 8.8
  12. S1 E12 The System, 7.5
  13. S1 E13 Appearances, 8.4
  14. S1 E14 The Probe, 8.0
  15. S1 E15 Dusty, 6.9
  16. S1 E16 Barriers, 7.7
  17. S1 E17 Grifters, 7.6
  18. S1 E18 The Wedding, 7.3
  19. S1 E19 Fathers and Sons, 7.9
  20. S1 E20 Starscape: Part 1, 8.8
  21. S1 E21 Starscape: Part 2, 8.2
  22. S1 E22 The Test, 7.3

Cast

24 of 37 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Claudio Guzmán, Bill Duke, Nick Marck
Written by
Randall Wallace, James S. Henerson, James G. Hirsch

Everyone

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Facts

September 19, 1986 · May 2, 1987 · Ended

First aired
September 19, 1986
Last aired
May 2, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 22 episodes
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Dead Guy Junior, Instant Sedation, Walking the Earth +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Starman?"

Questions about Starman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Starman?

fuboTVTubi TV

In the United States, Starman streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV.

Is Starman worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (34).

Is Starman okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Starman?

22 h

About 22 hours: 22 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1987.

Will I feel good after watching Starman?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Starman?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Starman use?

Dead Guy JuniorInstant SedationWalking the EarthAmplifier ArtifactAlien Among UsThe Nth DoctorLineage Comes from the FatherIt's Not You, It's My EnemiesTime SkipIntrigued by HumanitySecret-KeeperHilarity Ensuesand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Dead Guy Junior, Instant Sedation, and Walking the Earth.