| “Unnatural Selection” | |||||||
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| The Outer Limits episode | |||||||
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 3 | ||||||
| Written by | Eric Morris | ||||||
| Directed by | Joseph Scanlan | ||||||
| Guest stars | Alan Ruck as Howard Sharp, Catherine Mary Stewart as Joanne Sharp, Ryan Slater as Mr. Arkelian, Roger Barnes as Tyler, Pat Bermal as Dr. Reid | ||||||
| Production no. | 25 | ||||||
| Original airdate | 19 January, 1996 | ||||||
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| List of The Outer Limits episodes | |||||||
"Unnatural Selection" is an episode of The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 19 January, 1996.
Contents |
Introduction
Howard and Joanne Sharp are having a baby. They must decide whether to give their child all the advantages of black market genetic enhancements, which run the risk of Genetic Rejection Syndrome.
Opening narration
"What will become of us when we take a hand in our own creation? In trying to create the new man, will we condemn the old?"
Plot
After seeing that their neighbour's son didn't die years ago, but has GRS and is turned into a monster and is imprisoned in the basement, Howard and Joanne decide to reverse the genetic enhancement process of their unborn child.
Closing narration
"What are children but an extension of our own selves... a reflection of who we are and what we want to become."
Trivia
- The episode has a sequel to the season three's Criminal Nature.
