Boldly going through the whole galaxy of shows
Science fiction has given television some of its greatest universes, and this word search warps through the lot. You'll track down the icons — STAR TREK, DOCTOR WHO and BATTLESTAR Galactica — alongside modern mind-benders like BLACK MIRROR, SEVERANCE and THE EXPANSE, and cult favourites like FIREFLY that fans will never stop missing.
Each puzzle jumps to a fresh line-up from the list, so the grid is different every visit — gentle on Easy, and a Hard-mode mission once the diagonals and backwards words engage.
Decades of imagined futures
TV sci-fi has been imagining tomorrow for more than half a century. STAR TREK first aired in 1966 with its hopeful vision of exploration, while Britain's DOCTOR WHO began in 1963 and still travels through time today, making it one of the longest-running sci-fi shows ever made. The 1990s and 2000s brought sprawling space sagas like STARGATE, FARSCAPE and the rebooted BATTLESTAR Galactica.
More recently the genre has turned thoughtful and strange: the tech-nightmares of BLACK MIRROR, the eerie office mystery of SEVERANCE, the hard science of THE EXPANSE, and the time-twisting German drama DARK. Toss in mystery-box hits like LOST and FRINGE and you've got a grid that spans the whole history of the future.
For lifelong fans and curious newcomers
Whether you've memorised every episode or you're just sci-fi-curious, there's a thrill in spotting a favourite series buried in the grid — and maybe a new one to add to your watchlist. For younger fans it's a fun way to pick up new words while geeking out, with no timer and no cliffhangers in sight.
Make your own mission
Play online, or print a PDF pack for a sci-fi night or convention. Want a grid built from the ships, planets and characters of one series? Use our Make Your Own tool to enter them yourself, then print matching copies so every crew member searches the same grid.
Frequently asked questions
Which sci-fi shows are in the word search?
A galaxy of them — Star Trek, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica, Black Mirror, Firefly, The Expanse and more. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection.
Are classic and modern sci-fi shows both included?
Both — icons like STAR TREK and DOCTOR WHO share the grid with modern mind-benders like BLACK MIRROR, SEVERANCE and THE EXPANSE.
Can I make one for my favourite series?
Yes — use Make Your Own to enter the ships, characters or planets from any sci-fi show, then play it online or print a pack.