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The Outer Limits S2E9 — Trial by Fire
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The Outer Limits•Season 2•Episode 9

Trial by Fire

7.9/10 · 647 votesMar 1, 199645 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

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On the day of Charles Halsey's inauguration as President of the United States, scientists detect a large object heading towards Earth at half the speed of light. Halsey, a peace-loving liberal, is rushed to an underground bunker by the Presidential transition team, a group of

Directed byJonathan Glassner
Written byBrad Wright
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Episode Summary

"Trial by Fire" is episode 9 of The Outer Limits season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 647 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Jonathan Glassner and written by Brad Wright, it aired on March 1, 1996.

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