Firefly (2002)

Adventure · Sci-Fi

In the year 2517, the universe is a vast frontier where lawlessness reigns and adventure awaits! Join Captain Malcolm Reynolds and his ragtag crew aboard the spaceship Serenity as they navigate the fringes of society, battling the oppressive Alliance and facing off against ruthless bounty hunters.

IMDb rating: 8.9 (304,656 votes)
Episode average: 8.7 -0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Hulu · Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2002)

8.66 avg 14 episodes 8.3 → 8.4 47 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Train Job	8.3	6,337
2	Bushwhacked	8.4	5,767
3	Our Mrs. Reynolds	9.0	6,285
4	Jaynestown	8.7	5,899
5	Out of Gas	9.3	7,055
6	Shindig	8.3	5,505
7	Safe	8.0	7,381
8	Ariel	9.0	5,617
9	War Stories	8.8	5,388
10	Objects in Space	9.2	6,091
11	Serenity	8.8	6,357
12	Heart of Gold	8.3	5,073
13	Trash	8.8	5,324
14	The Message	8.4	5,156