The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a science fiction comedy series written by Douglas Adams. It follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, a hapless human who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Arthur embarks on a journey through space with his alien friend Ford Prefect, encountering eccentric characters and absurd situations along the way. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a hilarious and satirical take on the science fiction genre, filled with wit and clever observations about life, the universe, and everything.