Science fiction on television

Science fiction is one of the most eclectic and varied of all the genres of fiction. Such is its appeal that it has been a popular element of television drama since its very beginnings. Science fiction programmes can go anywhere, do anything, and show and tell stories that could not be done in other, more conventional productions.

Notable series and people

For a list of notable science fiction series and programs on television, see list of science fiction television.

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People who have influenced science fiction on television include:

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• Nigel Kneale - writer and creator of the Quatermass serials.
• Rod Serling - creator of The Twilight Zone
• Sydney Newman - the creator of Doctor Who, The Avengers and other telefantasy shows.
• Gerry Anderson - creator of Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, UFO and '
• Terry Nation - creator of the Daleks in Doctor Who, and of his own shows Survivors and Blake's 7.
• Irwin Allen - creator of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Time Tunnel and Land of the Giants
• Gene Roddenberry - the creator of Star Trek.
• Chris Carter - creator of The X-Files.
• J. Michael Straczynski - creator of Babylon 5.
• Rockne S. O'Bannon, creator of Alien Nation, seaQuest DSV, and Farscape.
• Joss Whedon - creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly.