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Space: 1999 S2E1 — The Metamorph
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Space: 1999•Season 2•Episode 1

The Metamorph

6.9/10 · 401 votesSep 4, 197651 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

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An Eagle is sent onto the surface of the planet Psychon, which has titanium, needed for repairs to the Alpha Base. It fails to return and is used by Psychon scientist Mentor as a bait with which to entice other members of the Alphan crew

Directed byCharles Crichton
Written byJohnny Byrne
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Martin Landau

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John Koenig

Barbara Bain

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Helena Russell

Catherine Schell

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Tony Anholt

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Episode Summary

"The Metamorph" is episode 1 of Space: 1999 season 2. It scored 6.9/10 from 401 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.3). Directed by Charles Crichton and written by Johnny Byrne, it aired on September 4, 1976.

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