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The Omega Factor is a British television series produced by BBC Scotland in 1979. It was created by Jack Gerson and produced by George Gallaccio, and transmitted in ten weekly episodes between 13 June and 15 August.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
The Undiscovered CountryJune 13, 1979—Tom Crane goes to Edinburgh in search of an occult practioner, only to find himself the centre of the devious schemes of others. Tom slowly - S01E02
VisitationsJune 20, 1979—Tom becomes the guinea pig in an investigation which leads him, and the research team, to a house where they find more than they bargained f - S01E03
Night GamesJune 27, 1979—A secret military exercise that ends in disaster, frightened villagers and his brother found wandering on a hillside sends Tom in search of - S01E04
After ImageJuly 4, 1979—Anne leaves Edinburgh and Tom sets out to find her; but there are several other interested parties behind him. - S01E05
Powers of DarknessJuly 11, 1979—A group of students and a ouija board involves Tom in a situation which has terrifying consequences. - S01E06
Child's PlayJuly 18, 1979—A boy is suspended from school for vandalism. When the boy shows he has abilities that could have destructive consquences, Martindale become - S01E07
St. Anthony's FireJuly 25, 1979—The sudden death of two friends involves Tom with a botanical research unit on a lonely island. - S01E08
Out of Body, Out of MindAugust 1, 1979—Michael has been discharged from the hospital but seems to be suffering from strange dreams. Tom confides his fears to Scott-Erskine. - S01E09
Double VisionAugust 8, 1979—Tom Begins to have doubts about Julia's death. Is she still working for the department or is someone out to get him? - S01E10
IllusionsAugust 15, 1979—Dr. Karl Bruckner has been brought over from East Germany to work for the department and finds himself the centre of a power struggle.
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