Science Fiction TV

Whether you and your kids are into aliens, alternate universes, or space-trotting adventures, our list of science fiction shows is sure to have something up your alley. The shows on this sci-fi TV list will have you setting your phaser to "entertain." Many of them may also prompt conversations about the future and technology, and some shows may even feel more "real" than "fiction" in the 21st century! For more picks kids will go nuts for, check out our lists of Sci-Fi Movies, the Best Science Shows for Kids, and Top TV Shows for Geeky Families.

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Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles

age 6+

Hilarious parody rises above its commercial qualities.

Network: Cartoon Network (2013)
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Adventure Force 5

age 8+

Fun tween-centered sci-fi adventure also promotes product.

Network: Vudu (2019)
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The Bionic Woman

age 8+

1970s show about a female cyborg has mild romance, violence.

Network: Roku Channel (1976)
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The Sarah Jane Adventures

age 8+

Doctor Who spin-off is fun for tweens+.

Network: Syfy (2008)
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Star Trek: Enterprise

age 8+

Exploring the galaxy back when it was still wild.

Network: Syfy , Syndicated (2001)
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Star Trek: The Original Series

age 8+

A cultural icon that's lived long and prospered.

Network: G4 , Syndicated , TV Land (1966)
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Star Trek: Voyager

age 8+

Getting lost in space has never been so much fun.

Network: Spike , Syndicated (1995)
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars

age 8+

Some decent messages wrapped up in the Force.

Network: Cartoon Network , TNT (2008)
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Star Wars Rebels

age 8+

Exciting series is violent but has positive messages, too.

Network: Disney XD (2014)
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Wizards vs. Aliens

age 8+

Teen wizard shines in entertaining British sci-fi.

Network: Discovery Family Channel (2013)
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K-9

age 9+

Doctor Who spin-off is worry-free fun for tweens.

Network: Hulu (2012)
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Star Blazers

age 9+

Complex '70s series still has allure for mature tweens.

Network: Hulu , Netflix (1979)
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The Unlisted

age 9+

Australian tween sci-fi mystery is a delight, some peril.

Network: Netflix (2019)
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Doctor Who

age 10+

Inclusive, long-running British sci-fi series thrills fans.

Network: BBC America , Syfy (1963)
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The Mandalorian

age 10+

Sci-fi violence, real magic in small-screen Star Wars show.

Network: Disney+ (2019)
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Pandora

age 10+

Predictable sci-fi series for the younger set has violence.

Network: CW (2019)
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

age 10+

Strong spin-off is more violent than the others.

Network: Spike , Syndicated (1993)
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Star Trek: The Next Generation

age 10+

Still going boldly, updated series is fun for all.

Network: Syndicated (1987)
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The Twilight Zone

age 10+

Classic morality tales still make you think.

Network: Syfy , Syndicated (1959)
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Constellation

age 11+

Solid space travel drama finds the right trajectory.

Network: Apple TV+ (2023)