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Extant S1E6 — Nightmares
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Extant•Season 1•Episode 6

Nightmares

7.4/10 · 519 votesAug 13, 201442 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Molly uncovers top-secret footage that reveals the real reason the ISEA chose her for the solo space mission. Meanwhile, Ethan experiences his first dream, an unforeseen event for which he was not programmed; and Julie connects with a mysterious man she meets at a gym.

Directed byAdam Arkin
Written byEliza Clark
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Halle Berry

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Molly Woods

Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

John Woods

Pierce Gagnon

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Ethan Woods

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hideki Yasumoto

Michael O'Neill

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Alan Sparks

Grace Gummer

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Julie Gelineau

Camryn Manheim

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Sam Barton

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Eliza Clark

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Jim Vickers

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Episode Summary

"Nightmares" is episode 6 of Extant season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 519 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Adam Arkin and written by Eliza Clark, it aired on August 13, 2014.

Next: E7 · More in Heaven and EarthBest of Season 1