On this day May 8, 1988, the sci fi miniseries Something is Out There premiered on NBC. The show followed a police officer who teams up with a mysterious woman from another planet to hunt down a dangerous alien creature loose on Earth. The blend of detective drama, science fiction, and suspense helped the miniseries stand out during its original run.
Originally conceived as a two part miniseries, strong ratings led NBC to extend the story into a limited series, ultimately totaling nine episodes.
Fun fact: The creature effects were designed by John Dykstra, the Academy Award winning visual effects artist behind Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica.