The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits· Season 4 · Episode 23

The Origin of Species

S04E23·November 27, 1998·1h·Syfy

Dr. Ira Nodel has his body altered to communicate with aliens who have seeded Earth with their genetic material. He is joined on an alien spaceship by his son Paul, his girlfriend Hope, and six students who are individually absorbed into the ship.

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Guest stars

Ron RifkinRon Rifkinas Dr. Martin NodelRyan ReynoldsRyan Reynoldsas Paul NodelWilliam deVryWilliam deVryas BenTara Spencer-NairnTara Spencer-Nairnas Heather
Kathleen DuborgKathleen Duborgas Hope
Kirby MorrowKirby Morrowas Kirby
Silvio PollioSilvio Pollioas Anthony
Clare Lapinskieas Claire
Terri Lynn Ibisogluas Sarah

Crew

Brad TurnerBrad TurnerDirector
Naren ShankarNaren ShankarStory · Teleplay
Jonathan GlassnerJonathan GlassnerStory

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