"The Bionic Woman" is a science fiction television series that originally aired from 1976 to 1978. The show follows the character Jaime Sommers, a former professional tennis player who receives bionic implants after a near-fatal accident. These enhancements give her superhuman strength, speed, and agility, allowing her to work as a secret agent for the government. The series was a spin-off of The Six Million Dollar Man, which featured Steve Austin, Jaime's love interest. "The Bionic Woman" became popular for its portrayal of a strong female lead and contributed to the rise of science fiction in television during the 1970s.