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The Scientist

7.2/10 · 297 votesOct 24, 202429 min

Ranked #2 of 10 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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After Noah's school outburst, Eli becomes more involved in his treatment, uncovering eerie drawings and chilling parallels to his own trauma.

Directed byJet Wilkinson
Written bySarah Thorp
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Cast6

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Dr. Eli Adler

Judith Light

Judith Light

Lynn

Rosie Perez

Rosie Perez

Denise

Jacobi Jupe

Jacobi Jupe

Noah

Maria Dizzia

Maria Dizzia

Barbara

Ava Lalezarzadeh

Ava Lalezarzadeh

Cleo

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Sarah Thorp

Writer

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Jet Wilkinson

Director

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Audrey Rosenberg

Staff Writer

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Rich Fox

Editor

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Christopher LaVasseur

Director of Photography

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Tony Phillippe

First Assistant Director

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Lisa Simon

Second Assistant Director

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Bryan Darling

Assistant Editor

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Caroline Brewer

Storyboard Artist

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Episode Summary

"The Scientist" is episode 2 of Before season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 297 votes, ranking #2 of 10 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Jet Wilkinson and written by Sarah Thorp, it aired on October 24, 2024.

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