Select Episodes (set 2):

The Guardian of Piri:
Another surreal installment, the show begins with Alpha discovering a planet that seems to have been home to a sophisticated race but is now disserted. Before long the crew meets a woman who claims to represent the planet's overseer; the Guardian of Piri. She offers the Alphans total serenity, but at what cost?

Alpha Child:
After months in space the first child is born on Alpha but within minutes it grows into what appears to be a healthy five year old. Meanwhile four mysterious alien spacecraft threaten the base. Are the two events connected? Koenig must use his leadership skills to convince the crew that something is amiss and in the process help them to save themselves from the toddler menace.

Voyager's Return:
Any Star Trek fan will recognize the basic plot of Voyager's Return from the Star Trek the Motion Picture. Alpha discovers the Voyager spacecraft on its return trip to Earth but something has happened to it since it's launch. The craft is equipped with a dangerous space drive that enables interstellar travel but it's malfunctioning and threatening to destroy the Moon. The Alphans must try to find a way to over ride the craft's prime directive and shut down the drive before it's too late. Of course the Voyager is the least of their worries when they learn that three potentially hostile alien ships are following the wayward craft.


The Extras:
A&E isn't much for including meaningful extras on their releases and Space: 1999 is no exception. The only extra content is a small photo gallery on each disc. Most of these galleries are comprised of stills from the shows but there are a few nice production and publicity stills interspersed with them.

Conclusion:
These two boxed sets show Space: 1999 in its formative stage. The actors are feeling out their parts and the writers are getting comfortable in the odd world they've created. Watching all twelve episodes gives the impression of growth and refinement that's quite rewarding for fans like myself. I commend A&E for bringing this show to disc but wish they had been able to find some more interesting ancillary content. Even in this bare bones version the shows are a joy to own though. If you're a fan go out and get them today. If you've never seen the show you should probably rent first as the low tech and dated feel of the show might not appeal to your sensibilities. Rating: Highly Recommended.