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The Best Episodes Written By Larry Niven

Every TV Episode Written by Larry Niven Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Larry Niven Ratings Summary

"Inconstant Moon" is the best rated episode written by Larry Niven. It scored 8.4/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by Joseph L. Scanlan. It aired on 4/12/1996 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Downstream".

  • Inconstant Moon
    8.4/105 votes

    #1 - Inconstant Moon

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/12/1996

    When a lonely physics professor realizes the sun is going to burn out, he knows that he and humanity have only a few hours to live. In that time, Stan resolves to make up for lost years. He courts and proposes to Leslie, a woman he has known for two years but never dated. Leslie, although puzzled, finds herself more and more entranced by Stan until she finds out the reason for Stan's sudden attention. Based on a short story by famed sci-fi writer Larry Niven, this episode brings its characters face to face with both death and their own visions of life - with surprising results.

    Director: Joseph L. Scanlan

    Writer: Larry Niven

  • Downstream
    8.0/101 votes

    #2 - Downstream

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/1974

    The Marshalls attempt to escape the Land of the Lost by river and wind up trapped in a cave with a daffy Confederate miner.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Larry Niven

  • The Slaver Weapon
    7.3/103 votes

    #3 - The Slaver Weapon

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/15/1973

    Spock, Sulu, and Uhura discover a time capsule from an ancient and technologically advanced race. However, it draws some unwanted attention.

    Director: Hal Sutherland

    Writer: Larry Niven