Ever since the first time she saw E.T., your daughter has gazed out of her window each night in hopes a benevolent spaceship might whisk her away for an intergalactic adventure. Now that she's got the college education necessary to build such a ship, you're looking for a way to keep her safely grounded while continuing to inspire her imagination. The perfect solution may lie in one of these fantastical DVD sets!
DVDs for the Supernaturalist
The X-Files - Season Six
Packed with the traditional X-Files humor, horror, tension, and technical ingenuity, Season 6 is a perfect gift for the sci-fi-loving father. The set features such favorites as the comically tense "Dreamland," "Arcadia," and "How the Ghosts Stole Christmas," as well as "Two Fathers" and "One Son", the two episodes that close out the series' central mythology arc that was so intricately laid out in the previous seasons. You can't go wrong with this one.
Doctor Who - The Beginning Collection
Is your dad a sci-fi fanatic? Chances are he's a fan of Doctor Who, one of the longest running series in the genre. Featuring William Hartwell as the original Doctor, this set is a nostalgic look back to 1963 when the groundbreaking series began on the BBC. Three episodes, "An Unearthly Child," "The Daleks," and "The Edge of Destruction," are included on the DVD, as well as a 40-minute, unedited pilot episode with outtakes, an Arabic soundtrack to "Edge of Destruction," and a 30-minute audio re-creation of the lost seven-part story "Marco Polo." This three-episode set is an excellent introduction for newcomers and an essential addition to any established fan's library.
Quantum Leap - The Complete Fouth Season
Don't you wish you could go back in time and fix things so that the present is a better place to live? Well, you can't. You can, however, watch Doctor Sam Beckett attempt to do it with the help of his hologram friend, Al. Quantum Leap is a fantastic sci-fi adventure that dares to ask the question: What would happen if a man occupied the body of an ape? This DVD set features a bonus episode from season five and a featurette called "The Great '80s TV Flashback!"
Babylon 5 - The Legend of the Rangers
Ever wonder what space exploration might look like in 2264? Legend of the Rangers imagines a superior military force who combine futuristic fighting capabilities with the mindset of medieval knights bent on keeping peace in the universe. Originally intended as a pilot, this 90-minute television movie is a must for dads that are diehard Babylon 5 fans and anyone who enjoys a good battle between good and evil.
Battlestar Galactica - Season 2.0
If it's adventure your dad craves, he'll find it in the first half of the second season of Battlestar Galactica. Ten episodes showcase the series' signature brand of smart, mature drama, enlivened by powerful characters, sharp special effects, and more than a sufficient amount of suspense. Special features include a number of deleted scenes and podcasts.
