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Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Season 1

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Generally favorable reviews based on 24 Critics

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FOX | Season Premiere Date: January 13, 2008

Starring: Richard T. Jones, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau

Summary: The Terminator franchise arrives on TV with this serial drama. The series picks up a year after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with John and Sarah Connor hiding from the government. After two years in one place Sarah decides they need a change of scenery and in doing so they expose themselves to FBI Agent James Ellison andThe Terminator franchise arrives on TV with this serial drama. The series picks up a year after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with John and Sarah Connor hiding from the government. After two years in one place Sarah decides they need a change of scenery and in doing so they expose themselves to FBI Agent James Ellison and Skynet's army of Terminators including Cameron Phillips a reprogrammed Terminator sent to protect John. She informs them that Judgment Day was not stopped and will take place in 2011. John convinces Sarah to stop hiding and fight so Cameron takes them to a time machine the resistance has set up to take them to the year Skynet was created 2007.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction

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Series Overview
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Season 1 Overview
Air Date: January 13, 2008
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S1:E9. What He Beheld
Air Date: March 3, 2008
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S1:E8. Vick's Chip
Air Date: March 3, 2008
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S1:E7. The Demon Hand
Air Date: February 25, 2008
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S1:E6. Dungeons and Dragons
Air Date: February 18, 2008
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S1:E5. Queen's Gambit
Air Date: February 11, 2008
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S1:E4. Heavy Metal
Air Date: February 4, 2008
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S1:E3. The Turk
Air Date: January 21, 2008
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S1:E2. Gnothi Seauton
Air Date: January 14, 2008
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S1:E1. Pilot
Air Date: January 13, 2008

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Critic Reviews

Doug Elfman

The Sarah Connor Chronicles" begins as an intense, thoughtful, exciting, fun spectacle. The first episode will kick your ass. Read full review

Variety Brian Lowry

Under director David Nutter and show-runner Josh Friedman, the first two hours roll a slick brand extension off this profitable assembly line. Read full review

Ginia Bellafante

One of the more humanizing adventures in science fiction to arrive in quite a while, the series is taut, haunting, relevant and an exploration of adolescent exceptionalism rendered without the cheerleading uniforms and parody of “Heroes.” Read full review

Newsday Diane Werts

Humans vs. cyborgs in a movie spin-off that's surprisingly effective for fans of both action and character drama. Read full review

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Melanie McFarland

While it's hard to predict how this new chapter will play among deeper fans of the "Terminator" mythology, the rest of us have to ask ourselves if watching reboots of robot battles once a week is worth our time. Read full review

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Rob Owen

Some die-hards may be frustrated by inconsistencies in the timeline with "Terminator 3," but unless you get overly wrapped up in the details of time travel, tonight's pilot is an intense adventure. Read full review

San Francisco Chronicle Tim Goodman

By the time the second hour comes on Monday and tries to give these characters some dimension, you already know that the talent on both sides of the camera simply isn't there to make this a worthwhile trip. Read full review

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Dorian

Feb 9, 2008

What a let down. As others have pointed out, this series feels like a series of one-act plays commonly found in an off-Broadway production. While Gabriel Byrne is fine (as always), the other characters, err, "patients" are, for the most part, tedious, self-absorbed and unlikable, while the What a let down. As others have pointed out, this series feels like a series of one-act plays commonly found in an off-Broadway production. While Gabriel Byrne is fine (as always), the other characters, err, "patients" are, for the most part, tedious, self-absorbed and unlikable, while the dialogue comes off as stagy and forced, a death knell for a show that is nothing BUT talk. In fact, the whole thing just comes off as inauthentic, gimmicky and self-important, more an exercise in "duo" acting, than anything else. No doubt, the melodrama will appeal to soap-opera fans, as well as therapists who have been DYING for a show to portray them as they imagine themselves to be: unsung heroes who are too often ridiculed, misunderstood or not appreciated by the world at large. However, judging by this shows portrayal, it seems that being a therapist is synonymous with being an emotional receptacle for histrionic narcissists; I, for one, see this show as doing no favors for the profession.… Expand

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TeresaD

Dec 28, 2008

Simply an incredible show. Ignore the drunken ramblings of that idiot Tim Goodman...the cast are exceptional. Especially Summer Glau. Watch it.

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Blitzcrag

Jan 28, 2011

Long-time terminator fan here. I thought the shows were engaging and action packed! Characters are true to the movies, and the additional story in between the movies is definitely welcomed.

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[Anonymous]

Jan 18, 2008

At first i didn't see that this series would be a hit. But after seeing the first episode i can't wait to see more. I love the special effects.

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AdamW.

Feb 26, 2008

While it's not the best right now, the show still needs a little time to come on to its own. It's still pretty good so far. I was a little bored during the 1st episode but the action's picked up and so has the plot since. You should give it a try before condemning it or liking it.

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ASH

Jan 15, 2008

I liked it! At first, I was expecting somewhat low budget production values , bad storylines and casting choices right from the WB stable of actors. You know...kind of like Beverly Hills 90210 vs. Terminators. There was none of that in this show. It definitely has a high budget and a pretty I liked it! At first, I was expecting somewhat low budget production values , bad storylines and casting choices right from the WB stable of actors. You know...kind of like Beverly Hills 90210 vs. Terminators. There was none of that in this show. It definitely has a high budget and a pretty decent story so far and really does nail the overall feeling of the Terminator movies. Can't say I agree with the casting choice of the woman who plays Sarah Connor. She's definitely no Linda Hamilton. And Summer Glau as the friendly Terminator...Wow! That is one fine lookin' woman! If I were John Connor, it'd be hard...I mean difficult...to not lust after her every second. I'd be torn between wanting to get with her and knowing that underneath, she's a cyborg killing machine. I would definitely recommend this show.… Expand

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johndoe

Jan 14, 2008

im assuming these good reviews are a kind of conspiracy due to the writers strike. the entire industry needs this show to do well because its their obi wan (only hope). i cant imagine real, intelligent television reviewers such as brian lowry at variety actually think this show is decent. im assuming these good reviews are a kind of conspiracy due to the writers strike. the entire industry needs this show to do well because its their obi wan (only hope). i cant imagine real, intelligent television reviewers such as brian lowry at variety actually think this show is decent. the times called it "relevant." what does that mean? this show is garbage. really really bad. viva laughlin bad. no viva terminator.… Expand

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