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The Outer Limits· Season 2 · Episode 3

Unnatural Selection

S02E03·7.5·January 19, 1996·1h·Syfy

Howard and Joanne Sharp are expecting a baby and are considering the possibility of black-market genetic enhancement which will result in a perfect baby or a 1 in 10,000 of creating a monster. But what do their neighbors keep in the basement?

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#6In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#15All-timeof 49 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.1
1996First airedJanuary 19, 1996

Guest stars

Alan RuckAlan Ruckas Howard Sharp
Andrew WheelerAndrew Wheeleras Tony Blake
Catherine Mary StewartCatherine Mary Stewartas Joanne Sharp
Harrison CoeHarrison Coeas John Arkellan
Ryan Slateras Timmy Blake
Mary Beth RubensMary Beth Rubensas Fran Blake
Roger BarnesRoger Barnesas Tyler
Branden McAfeeas Pete
Sean CampbellSean Campbellas Police Officer
Mitchell KostermanMitchell Kostermanas Police Officer
Pat Bermelas Dr. Reid
Catherine Swingas Nurse
Desiree Nicholsonas Little Girl
Candice Connellyas Mother

Crew

Joseph L. ScanlanJoseph L. ScanlanDirector
Eric MorrisEric MorrisWriter

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