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World War III (1982–1982) — drama · thriller · war on NBC
About World War III
World War III ended on February 8, 1982. The show aired on NBC and concluded its single season with a total of two episodes.
World War III was a drama, thriller, and war series that aired in 1982. It depicted a tense geopolitical conflict when Soviet paratroopers dropped into Alaska to sabotage the oil pipeline in response to a U.S. grain embargo. The series focused on a skirmish at a pumping station, which was lightly defended by Colonel Jake Caffey and a National Guard unit, leading to a stalemate amid fears of escalating into a global conflict.
The episodes each had a runtime of approximately 100 minutes. The show was a short-lived dramatization of Cold War tensions and military conflict during its brief run.
World War III episode schedule
2 aired
Aired · 2
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 1982 | S1·E2 | Part 2 |
| January 31, 1982 | S1·E1 | Part 1 |
