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The Fire Next Time

TV·1993–1993·1 season, 2 episodes·CBS·Action & Adventure, Drama, Family·1h 36m·Created by James S. Henerson

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In 2017, unrelenting heat waves and coastal flooding brought on by the greenhouse effect ravage the earth. While scientists and politicians argue and lay blame, ordinary citizens pay the price for a world sickened by pollution and economic disaster.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Part 1S01E01 · 10.0
  2. 02Part 2S01E02 · 10.0

Castfull cast & details

Craig T. NelsonCraig T. NelsonDrew MorganBonnie BedeliaBonnie BedeliaSuzanne MorganRichard FarnsworthRichard FarnsworthFrank MorganJürgen ProchnowJürgen ProchnowLarry RichterJustin WhalinJustin WhalinPaul MorganAshley JonesAshley JonesLinnie MorganShawn TooveyShawn TooveyJake MorganPaul RuddPaul RuddDavid

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes1993Aired 10.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Part 1April 18, 1993 10.0
  2. S01E02Part 2April 20, 1993 10.0

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