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War of the Worlds S1E16 — The Prodigal Son
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War of the Worlds•Season 1•Episode 16

The Prodigal Son

7.2/10 · 58 votesFeb 6, 198945 min

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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In 1953, aliens invaded Earth, but were stopped when they fell to the planet's bacteria - except one. Now this rebellious rogue alien uses Blackwood's meeting with the United Nations to help his own plan for global domination.

Directed byGeorge McCowan
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Jared Martin

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Harrison Blackwood

Lynda Mason Green

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Suzanne McCullough

Philip Akin

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Norton Drake

Richard Chaves

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Colonel Paul Ironhorse

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George McCowan

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Steve Weslak

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Ron Stannett

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Episode Summary

"The Prodigal Son" is episode 16 of War of the Worlds season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 58 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by George McCowan, it aired on February 6, 1989.

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