Battlestar Galactica (1978)

Name: Battlestar Galactica
Released: 1978

When the 12 Colonies of Man are wiped out by a cybernetic race called the Cylons, Commander Adama and the crew of the battlestar Galactica lead a ragtag fleet of human survivors in search of a "mythical planet" called Earth.

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

What to watch after Battlestar Galactica

The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) — Similar consistency, episode to episode
Alphas (2011) — Two steps away in the credits
Falling Skies (2011) — Two steps away in the credits
Caprica (2009) — Glen A. Larson worked on both
The Last Ship (2014) — Same feel: dramatic, suspenseful
The Greatest American Hero (1981) — Similar consistency, season to season