The Sci Fi Channel is the center of a space-television fan's universe today, offering the usual run of classic episodes from legendary series like "The Twilight Zone" and "Star Trek."

12:00 AM The Outer Limits (SciFi) - Phobos Rising
After an explosion cuts off communication with Earth, colonies on Mars spiral into political chaos. With Joan Chen.

12:00 AM Roger Corman Presents (Showtime Beyond) - Alien Avengers
Truly odd adventure of a happily married tourist couple from outer space (George Wendt, Julie Brown) whose idea of a good time is cleansing the Los Angeles streets of criminals.

1:30 PM The Twilight Zone (SciFi) - People Are Alike All Over
Roddy McDowell plays the role of an astronaut delighted to discover that the Martians are just like us.

2:00 PM Lost in Space (SciFi) - Lost Civilization
Will finds a sleeping space princess and kisses her to wake her up, accidentally unleashing a marauding army in the process.

5:00 PM Star Trek (SciFi) - The Menagerie
Spock is put on trial for helping now-paralyzed Captain Pike return to Talos IV, where he was imprisoned by aliens long ago. Reworked version of original series pilot. (first part of two)

5:30 PM Contact (HBOPlus)
Aliens help an aloof astronomer (Jodie Foster) work through her unresolved father-daughter issues, while a wide-eyed Matthew McConaughey looks on in religious bewilderment. Also featuring James Woods, John Hurt and Tom Skerritt.

7:00 PM The Outer Limits (SciFi) - The Light Brigade
Sequel to earlier episode "The Quality of Mercy" forces Wil Wheaton, Graham Greene and other astronauts to fight difficult conditions and their own limitations in order to survive.

9:00 PM The Outer Limits (SciFi) - The Deprogrammers
In the future, aliens rule the Earth, forcing a rebel leader (Brent Spiner) to take desperate measures.

9:50 PM Can of Worms (Disney)
Mike Pillsbury accidentally invites some aliens to visit Earth.