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Space: 1999 S2E17 — The Lambda Factor
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Space: 1999•Season 2•Episode 17

The Lambda Factor

6.5/10 · 270 votesDec 23, 197651 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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A pretty, young Alpha technician dies a horrible and unexplained death. Dr. Russell's experiments reveal that one of the crew is possessed of paranormal mental powers and is trying to take control of Moonbase Alpha....

Directed byCharles Crichton
Written byTerrance Dicks
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Episode Summary

"The Lambda Factor" is episode 17 of Space: 1999 season 2. It scored 6.5/10 from 270 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.3). Directed by Charles Crichton and written by Terrance Dicks, it aired on December 23, 1976.

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