Space: 1999 - Season 1 - Eps 18: The Infernal Machine
The Alphans are visited by a bizarre spacecraft, whose request for supplies hides a deeper purpose. The ship, Gwent, is found to be sentient, the attempt of a vain alien genius to live forever. Powerful, unstable and craving companionship, Gwent intends for Koenig, Helena and Bergman to replace its aged, dying creator.
About Space: 1999

Title: Space: 1999
First Air Date: 1975-09-04
Last Air Date: 1977-11-12
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.075/10 (from 134 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 48
Network: ITV1
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Production Companies: Group 3, RAI, ITC Entertainment, RAI Cinema
Synopsis
The crew of Moonbase Alpha must struggle to survive when a massive explosion throws the Moon from orbit into deep space.
Cast

Martin Landau
John Koenig

Barbara Bain
Helena Russell

Catherine Schell
Maya

Tony Anholt
Tony Verdeschi