UFO

UFO

1970 · 1 season · 26 eps · ★ 7.8 · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure

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A secret, high-technology international agency called SHADO defends Earth from alien invaders.

Created by Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

Network: Associated Television

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