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The Best Episodes of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

Every episode of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction!

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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”

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction Season 1 Episode 5 - Intelligent Machines
    8.2/10(148 votes)

    #1 - 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction Season 1 Episode 6 - Time Travel
    8.1/10(152 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction Season 1 Episode 4 - Dark Futures
    7.8/10(164 votes)

    #3 - 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction Season 1 Episode 1 - Alien Life
    7.7/10(231 votes)

    #4 - 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction Season 1 Episode 2 - Outer Space
    7.7/10(193 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction Season 1 Episode 3 - Monsters
    7.7/10(169 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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    The 20 WORST Episodes of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

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Best Episodes Summary

"Intelligent Machines" is the best rated episode of "James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction". It scored 8.2/10 based on 148 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/27/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Time Travel".