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The Outer Limits S2E1 — Soldier
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The Outer Limits•Season 2•Episode 1

Soldier

7.8/10 · 894 votesSep 19, 196452 min

Ranked #5 of 17 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

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Two soldiers from the future are thrust back through time to the present day.

Directed byGerd Oswald
Written byHarlan Ellison
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Episode Summary

"Soldier" is episode 1 of The Outer Limits season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 894 votes, ranking #5 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Gerd Oswald and written by Harlan Ellison, it aired on September 19, 1964.

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