Invasion Iowa (2005–2005)

TV ShowEndedParamount NetworkComedy, Science-Fiction1 season, 4 episodes
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Plot

William Shatner spoofs a whole midwestern town (Riverside, Iowa, the birth place of his Star Trek character, Captain Kirk), who think he is there to shoot a big-budget action adventure film.

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Episodes by season

Season014Episodes2005Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01It Came from HollywoodMarch 29, 2005—William Shatner and his cast and crew roll into Riverside, Iowa, where he meets with the residents and informs them of his plan to film a sc
  2. S01E02It Came from the SilosMarch 30, 2005—As the filming continues, one cast member expresses suspicions about the legitimacy of the project. The Iowa cast is introduced to Max, the
  3. S01E03It Came from His Raccoon BoneMarch 31, 2005—William Shatner and Scotty (Bill's assistant's assistant) are doing there motivational sayings. They say they want to be nice to Max. Shatn
  4. S01E04It Came from Her PopoApril 1, 2005—The shenanigans continue as Shatner puts in place a prank to change the name of Riverside to ""Billville."" Shatner meets Don Rath ""Coon,""

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Cast

William ShatnerWilliam ShatnerCol. Shane YeagerDesi LydicDesi Lydic
Bill Blank
Bill BlankErnie GrunwaldErnie Grunwald
Michael O'Hara
Michael O'HaraKirk WardKirk WardGarz ChanGarz Chan

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