The Lottery
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Set within a dystopian future driven by a global fertility crisis, The Lottery reveals a world staring down the barrel of impending extinction as women have mysteriously stopped bearing children. After years of research, Dr. Alison Lennon and her team remarkably fertilize 100 embryos. However, her victory is short-lived when the Director of the U.S. Fertility Commission, Darius Hayes, takes government control of the lab and informs the President of the monumental scientific breakthrough. To determine which women will carry the prized embryos to term, Chief of Staff Vanessa Keller convinces the President to hold a national lottery and a battle over the control of the 100 embryos begins.
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- 01
Mr. TorinoVanessa confronts Darius about his plans and surprises him by trying to subvert them. Allison and Kyle meet the MayTwos and learn they are funded by a powerful financial sponsor who can help rescue Elvis. The President discovers Gabrielle has made a deal with Perry and confronts her about her motives. - 02
Truth Be ToldAlison follows up on the evidence James uncovered, but her investigation hits a dead end. Vanessa uncovers Darius' plan to take control of the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle discovers the MayTwos' real agenda and confides in Alison to help. Perry attempts to help Angela as she struggles in the final round of the Lottery competition. - 03
Crystal CityPresident Westwood and First Lady, Gabrielle, announce the two hundred lottery finalists and prepare for the opening night reception. Vanessa uncovers a startling truth connected to the kidnapping in China. Things become dangerous as Alison and James get closer to uncovering clues about the fertility crisis. Kyle and his ex-wife Tracy appear in court to fight for custody of Elvis.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotJuly 20, 2014Set within a dystopian future driven by a global fertility crisis, The Lottery reveals a world staring down the barrel of impending extincti - S01E02
Rules of the GameJuly 27, 2014Alison faces the aftermath of her actions. Vanessa, Darius, and the President's advisors debate the next steps of the Lottery. Kyle and Elvi - S01E03
Greater GoodAugust 3, 2014Vanessa, Darius, and President Westwood deal with the hostage crisis. Alison and James make a strange discovery after testing Kyle that may - S01E04
GenieAugust 10, 2014Vanessa has second thoughts about the lottery and consults Darius and the President about shifting the control back to the government. Dariu - S01E05Crystal CityAugust 17, 2014President Westwood and First Lady, Gabrielle, announce the two hundred lottery finalists and prepare for the opening night reception. Vaness
- S01E06
Sleep DeprivedAugust 24, 2014As the Lottery contestants acclimate to the pressures of their new lives, Vanessa works against Darius' methods to control the Lottery. Mean - S01E07
St. MichaelSeptember 7, 2014Alison and James share their theory about the source of the fertility crisis with Vanessa. Separately, Vanessa discovers Darius has some co- - S01E08Truth Be ToldSeptember 14, 2014Alison follows up on the evidence James uncovered, but her investigation hits a dead end. Vanessa uncovers Darius' plan to take control of t
- S01E09Season's bestMr. TorinoSeptember 21, 2014Vanessa confronts Darius about his plans and surprises him by trying to subvert them. Allison and Kyle meet the MayTwos and learn they are f
- S01E10
In ExtremisSeptember 28, 2014The President announces the winners of the Lottery as the mystery behind the infertility crisis comes to a head.
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