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Perversions of Science

Perversions of Science

TV-MA1997•30m•5.6/10
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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5.6/10(8)

Perversions of Science is a science fiction/horror television series that ran on the cable channel HBO for one season in 1997. It is a spin-off of popular horror series Tales from the Crypt also shown on HBO, and its episodes are based on EC's Weird Science comic book series. The format of Perversions of Science is very similar to Tales From The Crypt, the show was introduced by a sexualized female robot named Chrome and then an individual episode would start. After the episode was complete, Chrome would conclude Perversions of Science. Most episodes focused on a part of science fiction such as alien invasion or space/time travel. The show featured a mix of established talent and young up-and-comers. "Panic", for instance, starred a young Jason Lee and Jamie Kennedy opposite Harvey Korman. As of 2011 the series has not been released on DVD in the US. However in 2001 it was released in Japan by Pioneer Entertainment where it has since gone out of print subsequently becoming sought after by collectors.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 7, 1997

Last Aired

July 23, 1997

Networks

HBO

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Dream of Doom / Anatomy Lesson / Boxed In
E1
Dream of Doom / Anatomy Lesson / Boxed In
Air date: 1997-06-07
A 40 year old married, but childless, professor cannot wake from his dreams. Each time he wakes up, he finds himself in another dream.
The Exile
E2
The Exile
Air date: 1997-06-11
A scientist who kills people in his experiments is arrested and tried. When rehabilitation fails, he is sentenced to be "exiled".
Given the Heir
E3
Given the Heir
Air date: 1997-06-18
A woman re-shapes her body to perfection. She then participates in an experiment where she is sent ten years into the past where she meets a man obsessed with perfection.
Planely Possible
E4
Planely Possible
Air date: 1997-06-25
A grieving widow volunteers to be the subject of an experiment where he will be sent to another plane of existence where his wife may still be alive.
Panic
E5
Panic
Air date: 1997-07-02
A number of people at a Halloween costume party try to deal with the panic caused by the Orson Wells Mercury Theater production of War of the Worlds.
Snap Ending
E6
Snap Ending
Air date: 1997-07-09
The mixed gender crew of a spaceship have trouble controlling their anxieties when they are sent to study a new planet.
Ultimate Weapon
E7
Ultimate Weapon
Air date: 1997-07-16
Aliens from outer space assume human form in order to mate with a native earthperson.
The People's Choice
E8
The People's Choice
Air date: 1997-07-23
A suburban family gets caught between groups of warring robots. When one of their robots is damaged every night, a robot repairman suggests that they buy a new one: a red, white, and blue patriot.

Cast

Maureen Teefy

Maureen Teefy

Chrome (voice)

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