Lindsay Wagner, the iconic actress who brought Jaime Sommers to life in the beloved 1970s television series The Bionic Woman, is marking a significant milestone this year. The show, which first aired in 1976, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026, and Wagner has launched a special online initiative to commemorate the occasion with her dedicated fanbase.
Exclusive Anniversary Memorabilia Available Online
This week, the 76-year-old star announced the opening of a limited-time online store at Bionic50.com, where fans can purchase exclusive memorabilia celebrating five decades of The Bionic Woman. The store, which Wagner revealed she decided to open in December for a three-month period, offers a range of unique items designed specifically for this anniversary.
Personalised Fan Experiences and Collectibles
The highlight of the anniversary celebration is the opportunity for fans to book a video chat with Wagner herself for just $50. During these sessions, the actress expressed her desire to not only answer questions about the show but to hear personal stories from viewers about their experiences watching The Bionic Woman.
Additional exclusive items available include:
- A signed printed copy of the script for the final episode "On The Run" for $250
- Three new anniversary photos that can be personalised with autographs for $70 each
- Never-before-released signed photographs commemorating the series
Reflecting on Five Decades of Bionic Legacy
Wagner shared her thoughts on this remarkable anniversary through social media, posting: "Hi everyone, If you don’t already know, this year, 2026, is the 50th anniversary of the Bionic Woman… hard to fathom." In a separate video message, she expressed gratitude to fans, stating: "Here we are 50 years from 1976, happy anniversary... I say happy anniversary to you [the fans] because without your support all these years we wouldn't be here, and I am so grateful."
The Enduring Appeal of Jaime Sommers
The Bionic Woman, which aired for three seasons from 1976 to 1978, made a lasting impression on television audiences. The series followed tennis player Jaime Sommers, who after a near-fatal skydiving accident was rebuilt with bionic technology and became a government special agent. Her character possessed extraordinary abilities including enhanced hearing and the capability to run at 60mph.
Wagner frequently appeared alongside Lee Majors, who played Steve Austin in the parent series The Six Million Dollar Man. The connection between the two characters was central to the show's narrative, with Sommers being the former fiancée of Austin and sharing similar bionic enhancements.
From Game Show Contestant to Television Icon
Wagner's path to stardom began unexpectedly when she appeared as a contestant on The Dating Game in 1969. Her television career gained momentum with roles in series including Adam-12, Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law, and multiple episodes of Marcus Welby, M.D. before she landed the role that would define her career.
Following The Bionic Woman's conclusion in 1978, Wagner continued to work extensively in television and film. She appeared in the miniseries Scruples, co-starred with Sylvester Stallone in Nighthawks, and more recently played Alex Karev's mother in Grey's Anatomy across two seasons.
A Celebration of Fan Connections
Wagner emphasised that the anniversary celebration through Bionic50.com is fundamentally about connecting with the audience that has supported the series for half a century. She told People magazine: "[The fans] always want to ask me questions about, 'How did you do this [in the show?]' but for me, I like to hear their stories."
The actress reflected on the meaningful impact the show has had on viewers, noting: "Some of them are funny, some of them are very sweet, some of them are very kind of sad but feel good in a way — that the show could bring somebody who was growing up in a very difficult family and they could escape into Bionic and think about Jamie and feel like somebody had their back."
This special anniversary initiative allows both new and longtime fans to engage with the legacy of The Bionic Woman in personal ways, whether through collectible memorabilia or direct conversation with the star who brought the groundbreaking character to life fifty years ago.
