NBC airs the pilot of Quark, a new series from Get Smart creator Buck Henry which marks an unlikely combination of science fiction and sitcom. The pilot broadcast gets enough attention to merit a series pickup, but within weeks, Henry’s writing staff is presented with a much meatier target for satire than Star Trek, which Quark originally sets out to parody. 
The second episode of Quark returns Buck Henry’s science fiction spoof to NBC, now re-energized by parodying Star Wars instead of Star Trek. Richard Kelton joins the regular cast as Ficus, and Henry Silva guest stars in the special hour-long episode; the series returns in March, in a half-hour format, after further minor retooling.
The third episode of Buck Henry’s science fiction spoof Quark premieres on NBC. The show returns to a half-hour format for the remainder of its run.
The fourth episode of Buck Henry’s science fiction spoof Quark premieres on NBC. This episode parodies the “evil twin from an alternate universe” sci-fi chestnut.
The fifth episode of Buck Henry’s science fiction spoof Quark premieres on NBC.
The sixth episode of Buck Henry’s science fiction spoof Quark premieres on NBC. Joan Van Ark (Knots Landing) guest stars.
The seventh episode of Buck Henry’s science fiction spoof Quark premieres on NBC.
The eighth and final episode of Buck Henry’s science fiction spoof Quark premieres on NBC.