Airs Next: ABC at Tuesday 8:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:
Ended
Premiered:
March 31, 1987
Last Aired:
May 5, 1988
Show Categories:
Science-Fiction, Drama
Max Headroom is a look into the future. Society is run-down and dominated by televisin and large corporations. Edison Carter is a reported intend on exposing corruption and greed. In the pilot episode, Edison is hunted down by his own employer. He is injured and his mind is digitized into a computer program. The resulting program takes on a life of its own. This is the creation of the...
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Episodes
add »In this episode a new way to create a child is shown. Society is now able to eliminate the need for a woman to carry a child for nine months in her womb. Fertilized eggs can be extracted and placed into nutrient-rich Grobags. This accelerates the birth, eliminates the pain of childbirth, and allows the child to be customized by the parents. One of Theora's friends is giving the process a try. The baby turns up missing. Edison is assigned to the investigation and discovers disturbing information about the company offering this service. Mean while Ned Grossberg has successfully wooed Bryce Lynch over to Network 66. Unfortunately Edison discovers a horrifying link between the disappearances of a genetically-engineered genius babies and Network 66's new ratings hit "Prodigies." These discoveries impact Bryce and Ned’s plans.
Aired: Tuesday April 1, 1997
| 13. Lessons | May 5, 1988 | 0 Reviews | 10.00 |
| 12. Neurostim | Apr 28, 1988 | 0 Reviews | 9.69 |
| 11. Whackets | Oct 16, 1987 | 0 Reviews | 10.00 |
| 10. Dream Thieves | Oct 9, 1987 | 0 Reviews | 9.83 |
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"Ahead of its time"Superb Either ahead of it's time or behind in technology. Either way, an awesome series. Continue » Posted Sep 14, 2007 2:09 am PST |
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"Cutting edge"Superb M-M-Max Headroom! Continue » Posted Dec 27, 2006 9:57 am PST |
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"Cutting edge"Perfect A cool sci fi show. Continue » Posted Aug 21, 2006 2:47 am PST |
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"Informative"Perfect Entertainment to the MAX ! Continue » Posted Jul 30, 2006 4:01 pm PST |
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"Ahead of its time"Perfect Edgy sci-fi classic about a future world controlled by technology and television. Continue » Posted Jul 29, 2006 4:18 pm PST |
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Show Vital Stats
Show: Max Headroom
Popularity Rank: 1,795 of 17,587
Ratings Rank: 2,073 of 17,587 (
3)
Show Reviews: 12
People Tracking: 195
Popularity Rank: 1,795 of 17,587
Ratings Rank: 2,073 of 17,587 (
3)
Show Reviews: 12
People Tracking: 195
Show
Score: 8.1 Great 251 votes
Score: 8.1 Great 251 votes
great: 83 (33.2%)
perfect: 47 (18.8%)
superb: 46 (18.4%)
good: 42 (16.8%)
Other: 32 (12.8%)
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