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Space: 1999 S1E13 — Matter of Life and Death
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Space: 1999•Season 1•Episode 13

Matter of Life and Death

6.3/10 · 461 votesNov 27, 197552 min

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 1•−0.7 vs season avg

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A lush Earth-type planet holds the promise of a new home for the people of Moonbase Alpha. When the reconnaissance Eagle returns, it carries an unexpected passenger: Helena's husband, who died five years ago. The mysterious Lee Russell tells the Alphans that death awaits them

Directed byCharles Crichton
Written byArt Wallace, Johnny Byrne
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Martin Landau

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John Koenig

Barbara Bain

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Helena Russell

Barry Morse

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Victor Bergman

Nick Tate

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Alan Carter

Prentis Hancock

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Paul Morrow

Zienia Merton

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David Kano

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Episode Summary

"Matter of Life and Death" is episode 13 of Space: 1999 season 1. It scored 6.3/10 from 461 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Charles Crichton and written by Art Wallace, Johnny Byrne, it aired on November 27, 1975.

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