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Terra Nova S1E2 — Instinct

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Terra Nova•Season 1•Episode 2

Instinct

7.3/10 · 832 votesOct 3, 201143 min

Ranked #3 of 11 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

When Terra Nova comes under attack from a legion of Pterosaurs, Jim and Taylor must find a way to save the colony before it's completely overtaken. Elisabeth discovers a former flame is also living in Terra Nova and may have been responsible for her recruitment.

Directed byJon Cassar

Written byBrannon Braga, René Echevarria, Craig Silverstein, Kelly Marcel

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Cast10

Jason O'Mara

Jason O'Mara

Jim Shannon

Shelley Conn

Shelley Conn

Dr. Elisabeth Shannon

Christine Adams

Christine Adams

Mira

Allison Miller

Allison Miller

Skye

Landon Liboiron

Landon Liboiron

Josh Shannon

Naomi Scott

Naomi Scott

Maddy Shannon

Mido Hamada

Mido Hamada

Guzman

Alana Mansour

Alana Mansour

Zoe Shannon

Stephen Lang

Stephen Lang

Commander Nathaniel Taylor

Rod Hallett

Rod Hallett

Dr. Malcolm Wallace

Crew12

Brannon Braga

Brannon Braga

Writer

Jon Cassar

Jon Cassar

Director

C

Christal Karge

Original Casting

R

René Echevarria

Writer

B

Brian Dusting

Set Decoration

E

Ellen Marie Blum

Co-Producer

D

Donn Aron

Editor

C

Cami Patton

Original Casting

P

Paul Grellong

Producer

B

Brynn Malone

Co-Producer

C

Christopher Hargadon

Costume Design

N

Neal Ahern Jr.

Producer

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Episode Summary

"Instinct" is episode 2 of Terra Nova season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 832 votes, ranking #3 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Jon Cassar and written by Brannon Braga, René Echevarria, Craig Silverstein, Kelly Marcel, it aired on October 3, 2011.

Next: E3 · What Remains Best of Season 1