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The Institute S1E2 — Shots for Dots

7.1

The Institute•Season 1•Episode 2

Shots for Dots

7.1/10 · 806 votesJul 13, 202554 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents, begins plotting his escape. Meanwhile, Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach. In town, Tim begins to look into The Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff.

Directed byJack Bender

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Ben Barnes

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Tim Jamieson

Joe Freeman

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Luke Ellis

Simone Miller

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Kalisha

Fionn Laird

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Nick Wilholm

Hannah Galway

Hannah Galway

Wendy Gullickson

Julian Richings

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Robert Joy

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Martin Roach

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Mary-Louise Parker

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Jack Bender

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Ed Redlich

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Episode Summary

"Shots for Dots" is episode 2 of The Institute season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 806 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Jack Bender, it aired on July 13, 2025.

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