Fair rating?The Lottery· Season 1 · Episode 1
Pilot
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, a talented young scientist, Dr. Alison Lennon, and her team remarkably fertilize 100 human eggs. However, her victory is short-lived when the government takes control of her 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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#7In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#7All-timeof 10 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 5.5
2014First airedJuly 20, 2014
Guest stars
Jesse Filkowas Elvis Walker
Michael Irbyas Nick
J. August Richardsas Nathan Mitchell
Amanda Brooksas Brooke Ashton
Nathan Mitchellas Bartender
Crystal Balintas Mother #2
Candice-May Langloisas Rachael Lab Assistant
Jill Teedas Social Service #2
Matthew Mandzijas Gregor
Ramon Terrellas Security Guard
Melantha Blackthorneas Defiant Protester
Roger Haskettas Social Service #1
Dawn Chubaias News Announcer
Charles Raahul Singhas ScientistCrew
Danny CannonDirector
Timothy J. SextonWriterShows like The Lottery
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