

Alien Encounters
2012-03-13 · 45 min / episode · ★ 6.5
Scientists and sci-fi writers explore a hypothetical first-contact event between aliens and humans.
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- Creators
- Mark Cronin
- Production companies
- Science Channel
- Countries
- United States of America, Belgium, Malaysia
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Hakeem Muata OluseyiSelf - Astrophysicist
John ZacchinoCongressman
Christian OrtegaFanboy
Greg DuncanExtra 2 / NSA Agent- programmer
Anthony D. CallSelf - Narrator
Alan Dean FosterSelf - Author
Leslie GarzaCo-worker 2 / Scientist
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