SummarySemi-superhero TV show that revolved around a group of young people with superpowers who are members of an American think tank and fight crime. Members included head scientist and fast talker Dr. Billy Hayes, who worked at the Humanidyne Institute and had no powers but led his team of patients and colleagues, including: Fellow scientist 7'4" Dr.... Read More
Misfits of Science
Season 1 Premiere:Â
Oct 4, 1985
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Jan 31, 2022
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The show has definite possibilities. Young people, who tend to feel like misfits most of the time anyway, could well identify with the characters' feelings, if not their specific difficulties. [08 Sep 1985, p.F]
Jan 31, 2022
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The premiere runs too long, but the cast is amiable and the special effects are amusing if not exactly eye-popping.
Jan 31, 2022
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If you are over 12, you can look at it one of two ways: You can regard it as hopelessly silly or, if you're in a silly mood, just go along and enjoy it. [29 Sep 1985]
Jan 31, 2022
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The problem with the show, from an adult standpoint, is that all the good humor in the world isn't going to make it watchable enough to overcome the stupidity of the premise. [04 Oct 1985, p.E7]
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Production Company:
- James D. Parriott Productions
- Universal Television
Initial Release Date:Oct 4, 1985
Number of seasons:1 Season
