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War of the Worlds S1E17 — The Meek Shall Inherit
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War of the Worlds•Season 1•Episode 17

The Meek Shall Inherit

6.7/10 · 58 votesFeb 13, 198945 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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The aliens plan to disorganize human society by paralyzing its means of communication.

Directed byWilliam Fruet
Written byD.C. Fontana
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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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Episode Summary

"The Meek Shall Inherit" is episode 17 of War of the Worlds season 1. It scored 6.7/10 from 58 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by William Fruet and written by D.C. Fontana, it aired on February 13, 1989.

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