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The Ark S2E1 — Failed Experiment
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The Ark•Season 2•Episode 1

Failed Experiment

7.2/10 · 396 votesJul 17, 202443 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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The crew must decide the best way forward with or without help from their nemesis, Evelyn Maddox.

Directed byMarc Roskin
Written byJonathan Glassner
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Episode Summary

"Failed Experiment" is episode 1 of The Ark season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 396 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Marc Roskin and written by Jonathan Glassner, it aired on July 17, 2024.

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