Leading scholars examine such shows as The X-Files; Star Trek; Xena, Warrior Princess; and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to determine the defining characteristics of cult television and map the contours of this phenomenon within the scope of popular culture.

Contributors: Karen Backstein, David A. Black, Mary Hammond, Nathan Hunt, Mark Jancovich, Petra Kuppers, Philippe Le Guern, Alan McKee, Toby Miller, Jeffrey Sconce, Eva Vieth.