Name: Episode 9 — Trial by Fire
Released: 1996-03-01
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Kevin Conway

The Outer Limits (1995 – 2002)

1995 • 7 seasons • Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • TV-PG

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Episode 9 — Trial by Fire

Released: 1996-03-01 • Drama/Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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On the day of Charles Halsey's inauguration as President of the United States, scientists detect a large object heading towards Earth at half the speed of light. Halsey, a peace-loving liberal, is rushed to an underground bunker by the Presidential transition team, a group of aides and military men that share the hawkish bent of the previous administration. As the crisis unfolds, it becomes clear that the object came from an armada of alien ships, which are fast approaching Earth. Contact is made, but the aliens' message is unclear. As the U.S. and the other nuclear powers gear up to defend themselves, Halsey must decide: Are these invaders bent on conquering earth or benevolent explorers reaching out to another civilization?

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Creator	Leslie Stevens
Episode air date	01.03.1996
Episode runtime	45 min
Episode rating	7.00
Genres	Drama / Sci-Fi & Fantasy
TMDB series rating	7.7
IMDb series rating	7.7
Series status	Ended
Age rating	6+
Country	US

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