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The Outer Limits S7E20 — Dark Child
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The Outer Limits•Season 7•Episode 20

Dark Child

6.0/10 · 196 votesJan 4, 200245 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 7•−0.8 vs season avg

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An alien abductee 17 years ago copes with a teen daughter.

Directed bySteve Anker
Written byMichael Sloan
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Episode Summary

"Dark Child" is episode 20 of The Outer Limits season 7. It scored 6.0/10 from 196 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Steve Anker and written by Michael Sloan, it aired on January 4, 2002.

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