Sci-Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

What first appears to be a send-up of classic science fiction is in fact a thorough examination of the real-world science behind the sensationalism. In the pilot episode, the physics behind a hypothetical alien invasion are explained. With the help of scientists and engineers from NASA, JPL, the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army, a major special effects studio, and various universities, the Sci-Fi Science crew explores force fields, lasers, lightning guns, rail guns, extrasolar planets and other "science fiction" concepts that are in fact, quite real. A campy, animation-rich alien invasion of Los Angeles provides the jumping-off point for real science demonstrations.

Series details

• Title: Sci-Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Science-Fiction
• Premiere date: 2009-12-01
• Final broadcast date listed: 2010-11-10
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Science
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 26621
• IMDb ID: tt1358355
• TVDB ID: 131791

Cast and credited roles

• Michio Kaku — Host

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2009-12-01; final listed air date 2010-02-16; episode order: 12.
• Season 2: premiered 2010-09-01; final listed air date 2010-11-10; episode order: 12.

Source and licence

Adapted from Sci-Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.