The Outer Limits (1963)
Kernel Score: 87% · 159 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 1963-09-16
Seasons: 2 · 49 episodes
Where to watch The Outer Limits
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The Outer Limits is an anthology tv series of self-contained sci-fi-horror stories, sometimes with a plot twist at the end.
The Outer Limits parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Outer Limits is a classic sci-fi/horror anthology series with mild scares from aliens and dystopian scenarios.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Contains sci-fi horror elements including alien threats, consistent with a TV-PG anthology format.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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The Outer Limits FAQ
Is The Outer Limits good?
The Outer Limits has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 159 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Outer Limits?
In the US you can stream The Outer Limits on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The Outer Limits OK for kids?
The Outer Limits is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Outer Limits is a classic sci-fi/horror anthology series with mild scares from aliens and dystopian scenarios.
What shows are like The Outer Limits?
If you liked The Outer Limits, try American Horror Stories, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Outer Limits and Inside No. 9.