The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a science fiction comedy series by Douglas Adams. It follows the misadventures of an ordinary human named Arthur Dent, who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Armed with only a towel and the titular guidebook, Arthur embarks on a journey through space that is both hilarious and thought-provoking. The series satirizes various aspects of society and explores existential questions in a lighthearted and witty manner.