The Invaders: The Life Seekers

"The Life Seekers" is the twenty-fourth episode of season two of the science fiction television series The Invaders and the forty-first episode of the series overall. It was directed by Paul Wendkos and written by Laurence Heath. It first aired on ABC on Tuesday, March 5th, 1968. In this episode, two friendly aliens approach David Vincent and ask his help in returning to their ship so they can recuperate. In exchange, they will argue on his behalf to try and convince their leaders not to attack Earth.

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is included on disc seven of The Invaders: The Second Season DVD collection.


 * Narrators Dick Wesson and William Woodson are uncredited for their parcitipation in this episode.


 * This is the ninth and final episode of The Invaders directed by Paul Wendkos. He previously directed "The Believers".


 * This is the fourth and final episode of The Invaders written by Laurence Heath. He previously wrote "Counter-Attack".


 * This is the tenth episode of The Invaders with actor Kent Smith as Edgar Scoville.


 * Actor R.G. Armstrong also played Gus Flagg in the seson one episode, "Panic".


 * This episode is the first science fiction acting work for Diana Muldaur. She will go on to appear in two episodes of the original Star Trek television series and eventually take on the recurring role of Doctor Katherine Pulaski in season two of Star Trek: The Next Generation.


 * Actor Barry Morse is best known for playing Professor Victor Bergman on the science fiction TV series Space: 1999.