The Visitor
Series Overview
The Visitor is a science fiction television series created by Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin which aired on Fox from 1997–1998. It starred John Corbett as Adam McArthur who was abducted by extraterrestrials 50 years earlier and escapes back to Earth to help improve life for humanity.
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
60 min per episode
1997 – 1998
Premiered: Fri, Sep 19, 1997
Dean DevlinLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “The Trial”
Just when the FBI and NSA finally catch up to Adam, who is abducted by an alien spaceship right before their eyes. On board, Adam discovers that he was taken by a group of fellow abductees who put him on trial for his actions on Earth. Adam must defend why he disobeyed the ""Elders"" rules on non-intervention and justify his mission to the others.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean Devlin
John Masius
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John Masius
Producer
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What is The Visitor about?
The Visitor is a science fiction television series created by Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin which aired on Fox from 1997–1998. It starred John Corbett as Adam McArthur who was abducted by extraterrestrials 50 years earlier and escapes back to Earth to help improve life for humanity.
How many seasons does The Visitor have?
The Visitor comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Visitor?
Key cast members in The Visitor include John Corbett, Grand L. Bush, Leon Rippy, John Storey, Steve Railsback.
Who created or directed The Visitor?
The Visitor was developed and directed by Dean Devlin.