The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, written by Douglas Adams, is a comedic science fiction series that follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary human who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Joined by an eclectic cast of characters, including an alien with two heads and a depressed robot, Arthur embarks on a journey across the universe in search of answers. With its irreverent humor, satirical commentary, and memorable characters, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has become a cult classic.