best episodes of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction poster

Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.

1 Seasons
6 Episodes
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Documentary Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast & Characters
episode image Alien Life
7.6/10 (218 votes)

#1 Alien Life

S1:E1

From its earliest days, science fiction has asked whether or not we're alone in the universe. Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver and others ponder the question: What can aliens teach us about ourselves?

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#2 Outer Space

S1:E2

What does science fiction imagine about what waits for us in outer space - and how will those discoveries change who we are? George Lucas, Zoe Saldana, Jeff Goldblum and others share their thoughts and theories.

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#3 Monsters

S1:E3

From Frankenstein to Stranger Things, what terrifies us about monsters in science fiction? Guillermo del Toro, Ridley Scott, Milla Jovovich and others explore why we like being scared so much.

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#4 Dark Futures

S1:E4

Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Robert Kirkman and others explore what happens... when the world goes to hell? How does science fiction imagine the end will come about? And could I survive?

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#5 Intelligent Machines

S1:E5

Technology is at the heart of science fiction. Steven Spielberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Lucas and others attempt to answer the question: Will the smart machines that science fiction predicted save humankind or lead to our demise?

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#6 Time Travel

S1:E6

Christopher Nolan, Keanu Reeves, Christopher Lloyd and others take a look at how, in science fiction, time travel offers the chance to correct history's mistakes... while creating entirely new ones.

Cast & Chracters

character image Self - Host

Self - Host

Actor: James Cameron
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Self

Actor: Keanu Reeves

The highest rated episode of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction is "Alien Life" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 218 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Alien Life" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 218 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Alien Life" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 218 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Alien Life" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 218 votes.

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