The Six Million Dollar Man Timeline ( Real )

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March 7, 1973

Premiere of "The Six Million Dollar Man" Pilot Movie

The pilot movie introducing the story of Steve Austin, an astronaut rebuilt with bionic implants after a crash.

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January 18, 1974

Series Debut of "The Six Million Dollar Man"

The regular TV series of "The Six Million Dollar Man" premieres, expanding on the adventures of Steve Austin.

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March 8, 1978

Final Episode of "The Six Million Dollar Man" Original Series

The original run of the series concludes after five seasons.

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November 25, 1987

TV Movie "The Return of the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman"

A TV movie reunion of Steve Austin and Jaime Sommers, the Bionic Woman.

The Six Million Dollar Man Timeline ( Fictional )

accident
1968-06-12

Steve Austin's Space Shuttle Accident

Astronaut Steve Austin suffers a catastrophic crash during a test flight of a new space shuttle, leaving him severely injured.

medical
1968-09-30

Bionic Reconstruction Completed

Steve Austin undergoes revolutionary bionic surgery, replacing limbs and enhancing capabilities with advanced cybernetic implants, officially making him the six million dollar man.

mission
1969-01-15

First Mission as the Six Million Dollar Man

Steve Austin is deployed on his first covert mission for the OSI, testing his enhanced bionic abilities in the field.

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1976-03-07

Confrontation with the Bionic Woman

Steve Austin crosses paths and teams up with Jaime Sommers, a woman who also has bionic implants, leading to a complex relationship and numerous joint missions.

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1976-12-05

Jaime Sommers' Memory Loss and Return

Jaime Sommers suffers memory loss but eventually regains her faculties and resumes her role as the Bionic Woman alongside Steve Austin.