Episode
War of the Worlds: Loving the Alien
Overview
Suzanne helps her friend Marcus search for his missing daughter, unaware that the girl has been captured by the aliens. Meanwhile, Debi runs away in search of someone who understands her. She finds that person in a pale, strange boy named Ceeto.
Details
- Series
- War of the Worlds
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 1989-11-13
- Runtime
- 46 min
Episode context
Loving the Alien is Episode 7 in Season 2 of War of the Worlds. It aired on 1989-11-13. The runtime is 46 min.
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Episode 6: Seft of Emun
When the Morthren run low on power, they are forced to bring Seft, the High Priestess of Emun, out of stasis. While Seft is searching for the materials she will need to create power crystals for her captors she meets Harrison. Will the link forged between them be enough to save Seft and her son, or is she doomed to forever serve the evil Morthren?
Episode 8: Night Moves
The harsh life in the city, coupled with a food shortage, lead Suzanne to take Debi out to the country to live with Suzanne's estranged mother. The aliens are also having food shortages, however, and have their own plans for the family homestead.
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