Fair rating?The Lottery· Season 1 · Episode 5
Crystal City
President 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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#3In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 10 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 5.5
2014First airedAugust 17, 2014
Guest stars
Jesse Filkowas Elvis Walker
Karissa Lee Staplesas Perry Sommers
Megan Parkas Rose
Christiana Leucasas Angela Maria Perez
Kyle Cameronas Dr. Kessler
Cameron Richardsonas Tracey
Gary Wilmesas Adam Horvath
Gwynyth Walshas Judge
Sean Duganas Charlie
Steve Byersas LukeCrew
Steven A. AdelsonDirector
Peter ParnellWriterShows like The Lottery
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