Welcome to the Bionic Woman Files! Since 1998, the Bionic Woman Files has been a detailed and reliable resource for fans of this classic television series. As a first-generation fan, I've been very fortunate to have met many of the people who worked on the series, contribute to numerous "Bionic" projects, and get to know amazing Bionic Fans from around the world! I'm always learning something new about the series, so check back often as the site continues to expand. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
--- James Sherrard
Bionic Fan & Collector
In 1975 Lindsay Wagner made a guest appearance on THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN series as a birthday present for her sister. No one knew what would follow...THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN series is based on the novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin. The story centers on former astronaut Col. Steve Austin who is critically injured when the experimental aircraft that he is testing crashes on the runway. The U.S. government takes this opportunity to create the world's first Bionic man. Col. Austin's legs, right arm, and left eye are replaced with cybernetic limbs which give him extraordinary strength and abilities. The Office of Scientific Intelligence (OSI) promptly sends Steve on covert missions, and he becomes an enormous asset to the government.
The Universal series also became an asset to ABC-TV. However, after several years it was felt that Col. Austin needed more than weekly missions. So, Kenneth Johnson created the perfect female companion for him--Jaime Sommers. After a tragic skydiving accident, Jaime also received Bionic replacements. She and Steve planned to be married, but it came to pass that Jaime's body rejected her new limbs and she died.
ABC realized how phenomenally successful Lindsay Wagner's portrayal of Jaime Sommers had become. So, they brought her back to life and spun her off into her own series--THE BIONIC WOMAN. It debuted in January 1976 and was an immediate hit. The series ran on ABC for two seasons, and was picked up by NBC for its final season. Today, THE BIONIC WOMAN continues to entertain audiences around the world.
This is an unofficial fan website dedicated to NBC/Universal Studios' television series, THE BIONIC WOMAN. This site is in no way affiliated with Lindsay Wagner or NBC/Universal. No rights to the series are given or implied. THE BIONIC WOMAN ©Universal Studios. The Bionic Woman Files receives no paid advertising, and limits promotions to Bionic related events, products, and websites. Site design by James Sherrard ©2019. james.sherrard@bionicwomanfiles.com. The Bionic Woman Files debuted online in March 1998.