Fair rating?Dark Skies· Season 1 · Episode 8
Ancient Future
A centuries-old UFO crash site attracts Loengard and Sayers, Bach and the Hive. But a prophecy foretells danger if the area is disturbed.
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#3In Season 1of 20 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 20 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.5
1996First airedNovember 16, 1996
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Lou AntonioDirectorGay WalchWriter
James D. ParriottWriterShows like Dark Skies
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