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Dark Skies is a drama and science-fiction series that aired on NBC, running from 1996 to 1997 with 1 season and 20 episodes. Dark Skies has ended. Its final episode aired on May 31, 1997.

U.S. premiere: September 21, 1996
Where: NBC
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 20
Finale: May 31, 1997

Where to watch Dark Skies season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Dark Skies season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
NBC	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	September 21, 1996 – May 31, 1997	Original U.S. run on NBC. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Dark Skies season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	The Awakening (1)	Sat, Sep 21, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	The Awakening (2)	Sat, Sep 21, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Moving Targets	Sat, Sep 28, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Mercury Rising	Sat, Oct 19, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Dark Days Night	Sat, Oct 26, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Dreamland	Sat, Nov 2, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Inhuman Nature	Sat, Nov 9, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Ancient Future	Sat, Nov 16, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Hostile Convergence	Sat, Dec 7, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	We Shall Overcome	Sat, Dec 14, 1996 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	The Last Wave	Sat, Jan 4, 1997 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	The Enemy Within	Sat, Jan 11, 1997 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	The Warren Omission	Sat, Jan 18, 1997 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	White Rabbit	Sat, Feb 1, 1997 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	Shades of Gray	Sat, Feb 8, 1997 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
16	Burn, Baby, Burn	Sat, Mar 1, 1997 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
17	Both Sides Now	Sat, Mar 8, 1997 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
18	To Prey in Darkness	Sat, Mar 15, 1997 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
19	Strangers in the Night	Sat, May 24, 1997 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
20	Bloodlines	Sat, May 31, 1997 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Dark Skies

Dark Skies is a drama and science-fiction series that aired on NBC, running from 1996 to 1997 with 1 season and 20 episodes. Dark Skies has ended. Its final episode aired on May 31, 1997.

Season 1: Season 1 of Dark Skies aired from September 21, 1996 to May 31, 1997 on NBC (20 episodes).

Network / service: NBC (first aired September 21, 1996)
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Eric Close (John Loengard), Megan Ward (Kimberly Sayers), J.T. Walsh (Capt. Frank Bach), Conor O'Farrell (Lt. Commander Phil Albano), Tim Kelleher (Jim Steele)

Common questions

How many seasons of Dark Skies are there?

Dark Skies has 1 season and 20 episodes listed, airing from September 21, 1996 to May 31, 1997.

Is Dark Skies cancelled or ended?

Dark Skies has ended. Its final episode aired on May 31, 1997.

Where can I watch Dark Skies?

Dark Skies originally aired on NBC in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check NBC's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.