The best episodes of Impulse
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- 01
When Cleo’s boyfriend, Thomas, decides to sell Henry’s car, Henry enlists the help of high school basketball star, Clay Boone, to steal it back. But when Henry experiences inexplicable seizures, things quickly escalate beyond her control.
- 02
Young Nikolai struggles to control his newfound abilities.
- 03
After searching through her father’s belongings, Henry makes a meaningful discovery that puts pressure on Nikolai.
- 04
Anna’s suspicions reach new heights as Henry grows increasingly desperate to evade exposure.
- 05
After a visit with a neurologist, Henry hopes her new meds will fix everything. Meanwhile, Bill Boone attempts to identify his son Clay’s attacker.
- 06
After a heart-to-heart with Cleo, Henry faces a life-altering decision: leave Reston for a fresh start, or stay with the Hope family and confront her enemies.
- 07
Rattled by her newfound power, Henry tests her ability with the help of Thomas’s daughter, Jenna Hope, and fellow outsider, Townes Linderman.
- 08
Jenna and Townes help Henry prepare for her next meeting with the mysterious teleporter. Anna navigates local politics.
- 09
Nikolai makes a startling confession that drives Henry further away from her family and friends.
- 10
After finding herself in an unknown place, Henry seeks out Jenna and Townes in search of some answers.
- 11
Left with no one's support, Henry returns to the unknown place only to discover a startling connection to her past.
- 12
As Henry gains a deeper understanding of her abilities, things at home reach a boiling point. Anna’s family pressures her to make a change.
- 13
Still reeling from her violent encounter with Bill Boone, Henry tries to let off some steam at a party.
- 14
Henry and Cleo take a road trip, hoping to find information on Henry’s father. Anna begins an investigation of her own.
- 15
Henry tries to conquer her past, while Jenna and Townes explore their futures, going on a college visit that offers unexpected opportunities. Anna faces an inquiry at work.
- 16
Enjoying a newfound self-confidence, Henry attends the school dance, while Jenna and Townes are forced to confront their own emotional triggers.
- 17
While Henry returns to Reston with someone from her past, Clay faces some harsh truths about his new reality.
- 18
As Henry sets out to find her mother, Cleo navigates an unwanted showdown between Bill Boone and his business associates.
- 19
After Henry and Clay have a fight, Cleo tries to make amends by inviting the Boones over for dinner. But the evening takes a devastating turn.
- 20
As Cleo fights for her daughter's well-being, Henry battles her own inner demons.
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