There is a dearth of science fiction on network and cable TV. This is in contrast to sci-fi flourishing at the multiplex and in the bookstores. But for some reason, networks and perhaps audiences do not want to see it on their TV screens. Even though the critics and viewers are justified in slamming this show, it is still an important and needed example of something sci-fi on TV. I will argue that no matter how bad their executions, shows like FF and yes, Dollhouse have bold and original ideas behind them. The audacity of a writer to come up with the next great sci-fi show, just like Abrams and Braun came up with Lost, needs to be encouraged and given a chance in the TV marketplace. I don't know how many sci-fi programs were on the air when the Twilight Zone premiered, or Star Trek but both shows have become pop culture icons, seeping into the cultural life of every American. Can such shows come out today, ones that have longevity and passion and which will be referred to 30 years from now? I don't know, but FF and Dollhouse certainly are not it, but they, no matter their poor execution, pave the way for a future classic to appear on TV.