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The Outer Limits· Season 2 · Episode 9

Trial by Fire

S02E09·6.5·March 1, 1996·1h·Syfy

The brand new President of the United States must deal with an approaching alien fleet of spaceships and determine whether to welcome them or destroy them, based on a limited amount of information.

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#15In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#37All-timeof 49 rated episodes
−0.6vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.1
1996First airedMarch 1, 1996

Guest stars

Teryl RotheryTeryl Rotheryas Janet Preston
Robert FoxworthRobert Foxworthas President Charles Halsey
Ian TraceyIan Traceyas Mr. TarquinDiana ScarwidDiana Scarwidas Elizabeth Halsey
Lawrence DaneLawrence Daneas General Covington
Dale WilsonDale Wilsonas NORAD GeneralJason Gray-StanfordJason Gray-Stanfordas Airman
David BloomDavid Bloomas Expert
Scott McNeilScott McNeilas AstronautBruce HarwoodBruce Harwoodas Dr. Norris
Ewan Sudsy Clarkas Congressman
Claire RileyClaire Rileyas News Anchor

Crew

Jonathan GlassnerJonathan GlassnerDirector
Brad WrightBrad WrightWriter

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