Sci-Fi This Week: Syfy’s Ascension Takes Off
Find out what’s airing in science fiction and fantasy this week.
We’ve been waiting more than a year to see Ascension, Syfy Channel’s long-awaited return to space. And it starts tonight!
The story follows a ship launched from Earth in the 1960s, with a colony of humans meant to ensure the survival of the human race on another world. But as the ship nears the point of no return, the community on the ship is stunned by the murder of a young woman.
Most of the rest of our favorite sci-fi and fantasy shows are officially on break, with some returning in January and others in February and March. But this week we do have the mid-season finale of The 100 (still one of our favorites), as well as a brand new episode of the new TNT series The Librarians! The new series debuted the week before last to more than 5.3 million viewers (Live + Same Day).
Here’s your schedule for this week in sci-fi television:
ASCENSIONSYFY, 9/8c – SERIES PREMIERE!
“Night One.” The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the true nature of their covert mission when 50 years into their journey, which began in 1963, a young woman turns up dead of suspicious circumstances.
ASCENSIONSYFY, 9/8c
“Night Two.” Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewhere, Viondra suspects there is a traitor within her ranks of stewardesses after Councilman Rose becomes privy to inside information; something mysterious seems to be happening to young Christa Valis; and James Toback attempts to impress Nora by making a deal to get into Officers Training School.
ASCENSIONSYFY, 9/8c
“Night Three.” The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthing rights is announced; the Denningers work together to secure their power and upset Councilman Rose; and Viondra seizes an opportunity to assert her dominance when a mysterious power surge knocks out systems on the ship.
THE 100The CW, 9/8c
“Spacewalker.” Clarke returns to Camp Jaha with devastating news. Finn struggles with the aftermath of his actions. Abby gathers information from an unlikely source and prepares for a fight. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal Finn and Raven’s relationship on the Ark.
THE LIBRARIANSTNT, 8/7c
“And Santa’s Midnight Run.” When the Serpent Brotherhood wants to kill Santa, the Librarians must rescue him and help him accomplish the true, secret purpose of Christmas.
What are YOUR top picks for this week?
