1988 Writers’ Guild strike ends

TVThe five-month-long strike of unionized Hollywood writers comes to an end, allowing numerous television series and movies to go back into pre-production. With the American television network schedule introducing new shows as early as September in many cases, the “new fall season” does not begin on time, and most series do not have new episodes on the air until the critical Nielsen TV ratings sweeps month of November.

Red Dwarf: Kryten

Red DwarfThe seventh episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. This episode, the second season opener, introduces the character of Kryten, though Kryten doesn’t stay aboard Red Dwarf until his next appearance in the third season. This is the only episode in which Kryten is played by David Ross (Robert Llewellyn plays the role when Kryten becomes a regular fixture). Read more

Superman: Episode 1

SupermanCBS premieres the first episode of the animated series Superman, starring the voices of Beau Weaver and Ginny McSwain, and comprised of two stories: Destroy The Defendroids and The Adoption.

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Twilight Zone: The Curious Case Of Edgar Witherspoon

The Twilight ZoneThe 36th episode of a revival of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone airs in syndication. Harry Morgan (M*A*S*H) stars in the third season premiere. The third season, still produced by CBS despite the cancellation of the series on the network’s schedule, is produced in Canada with the intention of increasing the number of episodes to make further syndication of the new Twilight Zone viable. The third season is overseen by Mark Shelmerdine (I, Claudius) and J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Jeremiah, Sense8), and is reformatted into single-story, half-hour episodes.

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Superman: Episode 2

SupermanCBS airs the second episode of the animated series Superman, starring the voices of Beau Weaver and Ginny McSwain, and comprised of two stories: Fugitive From Space and The Supermarket.

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Twilight Zone: Extra Innings

The Twilight ZoneThe 37th episode of a revival of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone airs in syndication. Marc Singer (V) stars.

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Superman: Episode 3

SupermanCBS airs the third episode of the animated series Superman, starring the voices of Beau Weaver and Ginny McSwain, and comprised of two stories: By The Skin Of The Dragon’s Teeth and At The Babysitter’s.

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Doctor Who: Remembrance Of The Daleks, Part 1

Doctor WhoThe 670th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Michael Sheard, Simon Williams and Terry Molloy guest star in the opening story of the 25th season. The Daleks make their first appearance since 1985, and this is the final original series story to feature them. Read more

Twilight Zone: The Crossing

The Twilight ZoneThe 38th episode of a revival of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone airs in syndication. Ted Shackelford (Space Precinct) stars.

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Superman: Episode 4

SupermanCBS airs the fourth episode of the animated series Superman, starring the voices of Beau Weaver and Ginny McSwain, and comprised of two stories: Cybron Strikes and The First Day Of School.

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Superboy: The Jewel Of Techacal

SuperboyThe first episode of the syndicated Alexander and Ilya Salkind-produced Superboy series, starring John Haymes Newton and Stacy Haiduk, premieres. The premiere episode is written by Fred Freiberger, the producer behind Beyond Westworld and the final seasons of Star Trek and Space: 1999.

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Freddy’s Nightmares: No More Mr. Nice Guy

Freddy's NightmaresThe first episode of the horror anthology series Freddy’s Nightmares is broadcast in syndication in North America, hosted by Robert Englund in character as Freddy Krueger. The first episode, directed by Tobe Hooper, recounts the trial and execution of Krueger, as alluded to in the A Nightmare On Elm Street movie franchise.

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Red Dwarf: Parallel Universe

Red DwarfThe 12th episode of the science fiction comedy Red Dwarf airs on BBC 2. Angela Bruce guest stars as the female Lister from the alternate universe, and Hattie Hayridge makes her debut as Hilly, an alternate female Holly (Hayridge joins the series full time in the third season). This is the final episode of Red Dwarf’s second season. Read more

Doctor Who: Remembrance Of The Daleks, Part 2

Doctor WhoThe 671st episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Michael Sheard, Simon Williams and Terry Molloy guest star in the opening story of the 25th season. The Daleks make their first appearance since 1985, and this is the final original series story to feature them. This episode also marks a major shift away from the comedy-oriented stories of the 1986 and 1987 seasons.

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Twilight Zone: The Hunters

The Twilight ZoneThe 39th episode of a revival of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone airs in syndication. Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) stars.

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Superman: Episode 5

SupermanCBS airs the fifth episode of the animated series Superman, starring the voices of Beau Weaver and Ginny McSwain, and comprised of two stories: The Big Scoop and Overnight With The Scouts.

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Freddy’s Nightmares: It’s A Miserable Life

Freddy's NightmaresThe second episode of the horror anthology series Freddy’s Nightmares is broadcast in syndication in North America, hosted by Robert Englund in character as Freddy Krueger.

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Doctor Who: Remembrance Of The Daleks, Part 3

Doctor WhoThe 672nd episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Michael Sheard, Simon Williams and Terry Molloy guest star in the opening story of the 25th season. The Daleks make their first appearance since 1985, and this is the final original series story to feature them. This episode also marks a major shift away from the comedy-oriented stories of the 1986 and 1987 seasons.

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Twilight Zone: Dream Me A Life

The Twilight ZoneThe 40th episode of a revival of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone airs in syndication. Eddie Albert stars in an episode written by J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Jeremiah, Sense8).

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Superman: Episode 6

SupermanCBS airs the sixth episode of the animated series Superman, starring the voices of Beau Weaver and Ginny McSwain, and comprised of two stories: Triple-Play and The Circus.

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Superboy: Back To Oblivion

SuperboyThe third episode of the syndicated Alexander and Ilya Salkind-produced Superboy series, starring John Haymes Newton and Stacy Haiduk, airs. Abe Vigoda (Barney Miller) guest stars in an episode written by Fred Freiberger.

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Freddy’s Nightmares: Killer Instinct

Freddy's NightmaresThe third episode of the horror anthology series Freddy’s Nightmares is broadcast in syndication in North America, hosted by Robert Englund in character as Freddy Krueger. Lori Petty guest stars.

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Doctor Who: Remembrance Of The Daleks, Part 4

Doctor WhoThe 673rd episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. Michael Sheard, Simon Williams and Terry Molloy guest star in the opening story of the 25th season. The Daleks make their first appearance since 1985, and this is the final original series story to feature them. This episode also marks a major shift away from the comedy-oriented stories of the 1986 and 1987 seasons.

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