Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

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37 total episodes

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2 seasons

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

First Aired September 20, 1979

Overview

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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Testimony of a Traitor

Season 2 - Episode 12 - 1h 0m

Air Date

April 09, 1981

Overview

An ancient videotape is discovered that proves that Buck was involved in the nuclear holocaust that nearly destroyed the Earth hundreds of years before. Commissioner Bergstrom convenes a war crimes trial aboard the Searcher and, if Buck is found guilty, faces a death sentence. In a desperate attempt to clear himself, Buck agrees to another mind probe, but his memories seem to confirm the charges.