TV Shows for the Science Geek in All of Us

Do you find yourself bored with those same old re-runs featuring Captain Kirk, Jack O’Neill, and Buffy? Are you tired of waiting for Season 4 of Battlestar Gallactica? Never fear, riley’s here with some fun sci-fi alternatives that are sure to rev up your pulse!



All you Angel fans will sink your teeth into this supernatural drama.
PI Mick St. John is a vampire who loves a mortal woman and struggles to keep her safe in Moonlight. (Fridays @ 9 on CBS)


Looking to find a replacement for your old time-travel standbys Quantum Leap? Dan Vasser is Journeyman, a family-oriented newspaper reporter who suddenly and inexplicably gains the ability to time-travel. I am guessing he won’t be traveling as far back as ancient Rome. (Mondays @ 10 on NBC)


If you loved Terminator 2: Judgment Day, then this one is for you. The Sarah Connor Chronicles continues the film franchise, delving into the lives of Sarah Connor and her son John. Add this one to your google calendars, it premieres in January 2008. (Sundays @ 9 on Fox)


In its fourth season, NUMB3RS continues to bring hope to all math nerds that we will one day use our powers to save the world. Be sure not to miss the highly-anticipated return of Larry (Peter MacNichol) as he leaves the international space station (a.k.a. Fox’s 24) behind, eager to help Charlie and Don solve some of the FBIs biggest cases. (Fridays @ 10 on CBS)


Stargate Atlantis returns this Fall, and rumors are swirling that the show will head in a new direction at the end of the season premiere. For all you SG1 fans out there, look for fan-favorite Colonel Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) to join the crew. (Fridays @ 10 on SCI-FI)

Update - September 6,2007

At the request of PhilipTheTrout I am adding something new to the list of fabulous scientific tv shows at our disposal.


Season 4 of House is sure to please. We’re all waiting with bated breath to see if Foreman, Cameron, and Chase return to the hospital and to House himself. Oh yeah, and we can’t wait to see what kinds of cool obscure diseases and ailments House has to treat this year! (Tuesdays at 9pm on Fox)