Alien Encounters

Scientists and sci-fi writers explore a hypothetical first-contact event between aliens and humans.

en
Documentary
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Created By

Mark Cronin

First Aired on

Mar 13, 2012

3 seaons till Jul 01, 2014

Popularity: 4.7848
6 votes
Networks
(US)
Production

Science Channel (US)

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: The Time Machine

Seasons & episodes

Total 3 seasons, 10 episodes

Season 1

Aired

2 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Message45 min

    What would really happen if we got a message from space? How would we react? Scientists and sci-fi writers, with cooperation from SETI and Carl Sagan's son, Nick, unravel the impact of this world changing event, forming an intriguing hypothetical scenario .

  • Episode 2The Arrival45 min

    How will humans react when an alien spacecraft arrives on Earth? Will humans learn from aliens, or become colonial subjects? Scientists and sci-fi writers, with cooperation from SETI and Carl Sagan's son, Nick, unravel the impact of this event.

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