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12 Monkeys S2E2 — Primary
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12 Monkeys•Season 2•Episode 2

Primary

8.2/10 · 1,241 votesApr 25, 201643 min

Ranked #7 of 13 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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Cole gets stranded in 2016 after an attempt to destroy the virus changes the future. Jones and Railly deal with the consequences of the changed timeline.

Directed byMagnus Martens
Written bySean Tretta
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Cast6

Aaron Stanford

Aaron Stanford

James Cole

Amanda Schull

Amanda Schull

Cassandra Railly

Kirk Acevedo

Kirk Acevedo

José Ramse

Barbara Sukowa

Barbara Sukowa

Katarina Jones

Emily Hampshire

Emily Hampshire

Jennifer Goines

Todd Stashwick

Todd Stashwick

Deacon

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Sean Tretta

Sean Tretta

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Magnus Martens

Magnus Martens

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Sean Tretta

Sean Tretta

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Episode Summary

"Primary" is episode 2 of 12 Monkeys season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 1,241 votes, ranking #7 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Magnus Martens and written by Sean Tretta, it aired on April 25, 2016.

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