Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy shows on KQED

KQED approaches the realms of science fiction and fantasy through an educational and cultural lens. The programming focus here shifts away from standard genre tropes and toward explorations of human curiosity and the speculative nature of scientific inquiry.

This page archives available specials and series that lean into the imaginative and the unreal. Browse through these titles to find programs that prioritize historical context and intellectual depth over spectacle.