Weird Science (1994)
Gary Wallace, a teenager who dreams of beautiful women and a cheerful life, and his only friend, the shy and geek Wyatt Donnelly, always serve as a target for ridicule and bullying of violent classmates. Once using a computer and mysterious electrical radiation, they manage to bring to life the "woman of their dreams." Her name is Lisa, and she is ready to fulfill the wishes of her creators ...
Details
First Air Date
3/5/1994
Last Air Date
7/25/1998
Network
USA Network
Rating
7/10 (74 votes)
Status
Ended
Production Companies
Universal Television, St. Clare Entertainment, USA Network, Universal Television Entertainment
About Weird Science
The 1994 television series "Weird Science" expands on the premise of the 1985 film, centering on teenage friends Gary Wallace and Wyatt Donnelly. Consistently bullied, they use computer technology and a mysterious electrical radiation to create Lisa, a woman who can grant their wishes. This setup forms the basis for a sitcom that blends science fiction with comedy.
The series explores themes of teenage dreams and transformation, often leveraging Lisa's genie-like abilities to navigate typical adolescent challenges and desires. With keywords such as "magic," "wish," and "superhero," the show leans into fantastical elements within its sitcom format, distinguishing itself from more grounded teen comedies.
Why you might be searching for Weird Science
People often search for "Weird Science" based on its core premise of two teenage boys creating their ideal woman using a computer. Searches frequently reference the science fiction and fantasy elements, the wish-fulfillment aspect, or the general theme of bringing a computer-generated person to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, the *Weird Science* TV series is a sitcom based on John Hughes' 1985 film of the same name and a comic book story called "Made of the Future" by Al Feldstein. It is not based on a true story. The show follows two high-school students who create a "perfect woman" named Lisa using a computer and a lightning storm. One of the main characters even mentions seeing something similar in a John Hughes movie as inspiration. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weird_Science_(TV_series))
There are [5 seasons](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/weird-science) of *Weird Science*, totaling 88 episodes. The series originally aired on the USA Network from 1994 to 1997, with the final six episodes airing on the Sci-Fi Channel in 1998.
*Weird Science* has an audience score of 6.7/10 from 81 ratings, indicating it is a solidly received sci-fi & fantasy series. If you enjoy comedy and sci-fi & fantasy genres, it may be a good show for you. [searchott.com](https://searchott.com/series/weird-science)