Science fiction television programs

A new version of the British sci-fi series and a new season of the Larry David comedy begin this weekend on Starz and HBO, respectively. TV critic David Bianculli says while the broadcast networks are taking it easy, these competitors are serving up excellent, unusual television.

TV critic David Bianculli says watching television between June and August used to be a real chore. But these days, he says, it's anything but a bore -- if you know where and when t look. Bianculli details the highs and lows of summer 2010 -- and previews the new season of AMC's Mad Men.

Last night, ABC presented the two-hour season premiere of Lost, the mystery-shrouded ABC drama that's beginning its final year. The network was so secretive about the show's contents that it made only the first five minutes available for critics to preview. TV critic David Bianculli reviews the premiere and takes a larger look at the Lost phenomenon.

TV critic David BIianculli gives us his top-five favorite TV dramas. "Homicide: Life on the Streets," "NYPD Blue," "Ally McBeal," "The Practice," and "Buffy The Vampire Slayer"

TV Critic David Bianculli reviews “Earth: Final Conflict," based on a manuscript of the late Gene Rodenberry.

Shatner is best known for his role of Captain Kirk on the original Star Trek. He spoke to Terry in 1993 after the release of his book "Star Trek Memories."

Fresh Air's television critic, David Bianculli, reviews the final works of British TV producer Dennis Potter.

Young's newest show is “VR.5,” on the Fox Network. The show follows Sydney Bloom, who accidentally discovers she can enter any landscape or time of her choosing through her computer. Young also produced the TV show "China Beach."

TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new series, "Star Trek: Voyager," which offers a new take on the franchise with its first woman captain.

TV critic David Bianculli reviews two new outer space adventure series, "Space Rangers," and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."