Paranoid sci-fi chase drama that fused Fugitive structure with UFO dread.
Why it matters
Episode guide
43 episodes across 2 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Architect David Vincent alone knows aliens are infiltrating Earth and struggles to prove it while being hunted. Crooked pinky fingers optional. Invasion as weekly conspiracy thriller.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1960s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Paranoid sci-fi chase drama that fused Fugitive structure with UFO dread.
Creators
Larry Cohen
Key cast
- Roy Thinnes as David Vincent
- Kent Smith as Edgar Scoville
Flash facts
- ABC sci-fi series produced by Quinn Martin; aired 1967–1968 (2 seasons, 43 episodes).
- Created by Larry Cohen; Roy Thinnes starred as David Vincent.
- Cult classic of 1960s alien-invasion paranoia television.
FAQ
What network aired The Invaders?
The Invaders is associated with ABC (1967–1968).
Why is The Invaders in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1960s?
Paranoid sci-fi chase drama that fused Fugitive structure with UFO dread.
Who are the key names behind The Invaders?
Creators and principals include Larry Cohen.
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