The Andromeda Strain season 1 Episode #1.2 - Metacritic

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A&E
May 26, 2008
42 m

A&E
May 26, 2008
42 m

Summary Based on the celebrated Michael Crichton novel, this sci-fi mini-series boasts an all-star cast. A deadly virus threatens the Earth's population unless a team of scientists can find a cure in time. This show was nominated for several Emmys, including Outstanding Art Direction For A Miniseries, Or Movie, Outstanding Cinematography For ...

Directed By: Mikael Salomon

Written By: Michael Crichton, Robert Schenkkan

A&E
May 26, 2008
42 m

A&E
May 26, 2008
42 m

The Andromeda Strain

S1 • Episode 2

Episode #1.2

Air Date: May 26, 2008

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings

7.6

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Summary Based on the celebrated Michael Crichton novel, this sci-fi mini-series boasts an all-star cast. A deadly virus threatens the Earth's population unless a team of scientists can find a cure in time. This show was nominated for several Emmys, including Outstanding Art Direction For A Miniseries, Or Movie, Outstanding Cinematography For ...

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Episode 1 • May 26, 2008 • 42 m

A team of government scientists is promptly assembled to investigate a mysterious contagion code-named Andromeda that killed everyone in a remote desert town in Utah. Meanwhile, an investigative journalist is tipped off about the incident.

Episode 2 • May 26, 2008 • 42 m

As the infection slowly spreads, the team learns more about the mysterious nature of Andromeda, the journalist infiltrates the local military quarantine unit, and POTUS orders the nuking of the infected area.

Episode 3 • May 27, 2008 • 42 m

The science team gets closer to finding some answers and a possible way to combat the virus while the journalist becomes targeted by those inside the government who want the truth about the outbreak buried.

Episode 4 • May 27, 2008 • 42 m

The team discover some shocking facts about the possible origin of the virus but when they and the military try to kill it, their lab's self-destruct sequence is initiated. The cover up continues, risking the future of the planet.

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Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings

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