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Earth: Final Conflict S5E18 — Bad Genes
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Earth: Final Conflict•Season 5•Episode 18

Bad Genes

6.3/10 · 54 votesApr 15, 2002

Ranked #10 of 22 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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Renee's personal image of mankind's greatest enemy is forever changed when she becomes emotionally involved with a young atavus child, Yulyn, whom reveals he has a very human-like soul. Renee must now protect Yulyn, also a royal, from Howlyn's evil clutches.

Directed byBruce Pittman
Written byJohn Whelpley
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Episode Summary

"Bad Genes" is episode 18 of Earth: Final Conflict season 5. It scored 6.3/10 from 54 votes, ranking #10 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.2). Directed by Bruce Pittman and written by John Whelpley, it aired on April 15, 2002.

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