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TV series

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

1979–1981, English, on NBC. Created by Glen A. Larson & Leslie Stevens.

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.

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Seasons
2
Episodes
37
Episode length
60 min
Status
Ended in 1981

Worth the Hype

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7.1/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Latest episode

S2 E13: The Dorian Secret

Aired 16 April 1981

Seasons 2

Season 1 (1979) poster

Season 1

1979 · 24 episodes · 6.8/10

Season 2 (1981) poster

Season 2

1981 · 13 episodes · 6.7/10

Specials (1979) poster

Specials

1979 · 3 episodes

Cast & crew

Details

First aired
20 September 1979
Last aired
16 April 1981
Network
NBC
Language
English
Country
United States
Type
Scripted
Rated
TV-14
artificial intelligence (a.i.)space battlefuturetime travelextraterrestrialrobotalien invasionspace operastarfighterplanetary romancenuclear war aftermath25th century

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What Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is based on

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is based on Armageddon—2419 A. D., a 1928 chapter by Philip Francis Nowlan, published by Experimenter Publishing.

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Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century are there?

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century has 2 seasons and 37 episodes, about 60 minutes each.

Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century finished?

Yes. Buck Rogers in the 25th Century ended in 1981, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century on?

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What shows are like Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?

If you liked Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, try Andromeda, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Trek: Enterprise.

Who created Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was created by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens and stars Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Felix Silla.

What is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century based on?

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is based on Armageddon—2419 A. D., a 1928 chapter by Philip Francis Nowlan, published by Experimenter Publishing.

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