Stephen King's Golden Years

Stephen King's Golden Years (1991)

EndedScripted showScience-Fiction

When an explosion at a top-secret government lab injures an elderly janitor (Keith Szarabajka, Angel), no one could have expected the terrifying results. Exposure to mysterious chemicals causes him to undergo a bizarre transformation. He is slowly... incredibly... growing younger every day. Now, a ruthless CIA assassin will stop at nothing to take him prisoner and turn him into a government guinea pig. With his future on the line, the janitor goes on the run with his wife (Frances Sternhagen, Sex and the City) and a feisty female agent (Felicity Huffman, Desperate Housewives). All the while, he continues to transform... into a being with powers that are as deadly as they are unimaginable.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E07The Final BlowAug 22, 1991
S01E06Third Time Lucky?Aug 15, 1991
S01E05Second ChanceAug 8, 1991
S01E04Not on My WatchAug 1, 1991
S01E03Am I a Winner?Jul 25, 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Who plays the role of Harlan Williams in the show?

Keith Szarabajka plays the role of Harlan Williams.

What is the occupation of the lead character, James "Jim" Gardener?

James "Jim" Gardener is a janitor at a scientific lab.

What is the incident that causes Jim Gardener's special abilities?

Jim Gardener is exposed to a secret chemical spill at the lab.

What is the name of the retirement home where Jim's wife works?

The retirement home where Jim's wife works is called 'Owen Healthcare'.

What is the name of the chemical found at the lab that caused Jim's abilities?

The chemical found at the lab that caused Jim's abilities is called 'Lot 6'.

What is the name of the investigating team in the show?

The investigating team in the show is called the 'ACN Group'.

What is the name of the actress who plays Jim's wife, Arlene Williams?

Felicity Huffman plays the role of Arlene Williams.

Where is the scientific laboratory located where the accident happens?

The scientific laboratory is located in rural Maine.

What is the name of the corporation that is revealed to be attempting to cover up the chemical spill?

The corporation revealed to be attempting to cover up the chemical spill is called 'NuGenesis'.

Who plays the role of Dr. Richard X. Toddhunter, the chief scientist at the lab?

Actor Francis Sternhagen plays the role of Dr. Richard X. Toddhunter.

Who directed every episode of Stephen King's Golden Years?

Allen Coulter directed every episode of the show.

What is the name of the town where most of the show's events take place?

The town where most of the show's events take place is called 'Truman'.

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