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One Step Beyond S2E3 — Brainwave
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One Step Beyond•Season 2•Episode 3

Brainwave

7.2/10 · 203 votesOct 6, 1959

Ranked #4 of 39 in Season 2•+0.5 vs season avg

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During WWII, a drunken pharmacist's mate must operate on the injured captain of his ship. The chief medical officer on a near-by ship assists the terrified young man perform the operation by providing instructions over the ship's radio. But at a crucial moment

Directed byJohn Newland
Written byCharles Beaumont
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John Newland

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Episode Summary

"Brainwave" is episode 3 of One Step Beyond season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 203 votes, ranking #4 of 39 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by John Newland and written by Charles Beaumont, it aired on October 6, 1959.

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