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The First S1E3 — Cycles

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The First•Season 1•Episode 3

Cycles

6.5/10 · 368 votesSep 14, 201846 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

Kayla and Tom find themselves at odds when faced with a difficult decision. A problem arises with the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) that may jeopardize the crew's safety. Aiko hosts a dinner party to celebrate Sadie and Ollie's wedding anniversary.

Directed byDaniel Sackheim

Written byCarla Ching

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Cast10

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Tom Haggerty

Natascha McElhone

Natascha McElhone

Laz Ingram

Oded Fehr

Oded Fehr

Eitan Hafri

Anna Jacoby-Heron

Anna Jacoby-Heron

Denise Hagerty

Hannah Ware

Hannah Ware

Sadie Hewitt

LisaGay Hamilton

LisaGay Hamilton

Kayla Price

Keiko Agena

Keiko Agena

Aiko Hakari

James Ransone

James Ransone

Nick Fletcher

Rey Lucas

Rey Lucas

Matteo Vega

Brian Lee Franklin

Brian Lee Franklin

Lawrence

Crew5

F

Francesca Sloane

Staff Writer

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Carol Ramsey

Costume Design

Daniel Sackheim

Daniel Sackheim

Director

C

Carla Ching

Writer

Jonathan Alberts

Jonathan Alberts

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Cycles" is episode 3 of The First season 1. It scored 6.5/10 from 368 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Daniel Sackheim and written by Carla Ching, it aired on September 14, 2018.

Next: E4 · Where Life Is Best of Season 1