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Orphan Black S1E2 — Instinct

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Orphan Black•Season 1•Episode 2

Instinct

8.0/10 · 2,575 votesApr 6, 201345 min

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

With a body in her car and nowhere to turn, Sarah is forced to continue her con and earn “Beth” a second chance on the force. But with a killer on her tail, her only hope of finding answers lies with another apparent ‘identical,’ Alison.

Directed byJohn Fawcett

Written byGraeme Manson

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Cast6

Tatiana Maslany

Tatiana Maslany

Sarah / Cosima / Alison / Helena / Rachel

Dylan Bruce

Dylan Bruce

Paul Dierden

Jordan Gavaris

Jordan Gavaris

Felix 'Fee' Dawkins

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Siobhan 'Mrs. S' Sadler

Michael Mando

Michael Mando

Victor 'Vic' Schmidt

Kevin Hanchard

Kevin Hanchard

Detective Arthur 'Art' Bell

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Graeme Manson

Graeme Manson

Writer

John Fawcett

John Fawcett

Director

Joanna Moore

Joanna Moore

First Assistant Director

Brett Sullivan

Brett Sullivan

Editor

Kristie Sills

Kristie Sills

Second Assistant Director

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Paolo Perin

Key Grip

Bryn Garrison

Bryn Garrison

Location Manager

Andy Jekabsons

Andy Jekabsons

First Assistant Camera

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Episode Summary

"Instinct" is episode 2 of Orphan Black season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 2,575 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by John Fawcett and written by Graeme Manson, it aired on April 6, 2013.

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