The Outer Limits
Seen it?1995 | 7 seasons | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It held a wide audience for several seasons. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Torchwood or Black Mirror, start here.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- 7 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 44 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Anthology series composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story elements that were often tied together during season-finale clip shows.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 172K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 11995 · 21 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
Season 21996 · 22 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight- Season 31997 · 18 episodes · 6.2 out of 10Monday
- Season 41998 · 26 episodes · 5.7 out of 10Monday
- Season 51999 · 22 episodes · 5.9 out of 10Monday
- Season 62000 · 22 episodes · 5.8 out of 10Monday
- Season 72001 · 22 episodes · 5.9 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Leslie Stevens