The Outer Limits: Season 2, Episode 1

A Stitch in Time (14 Jan. 1996)

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At least 17 men have been executed in the last two decades without a clear motive, with the same gun, and Special Agent Jaimie Pratt has to find how some of those murders were carried out when the gun had not yet been made.

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FBI Agent Corey Lonn
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Jamie Pratt
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Newscaster
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Jerome Horowitz (as Samuel Khouth)
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Warren (as Adrian Hughes)
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Allison
Corrie Clark ...
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Mugger (as William McDonald)
Brent Sheppard ...
F.B.I. Agent #1 (as Brent JD Sheppard)
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Robert Beck
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Duncan
Sharon Holownia ...
Angry Woman (as Sharon Holownia-Alexander)
Mar Andersons ...
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At least 17 men have been executed in the last two decades without a clear motive, with the same gun, and Special Agent Jaimie Pratt has to find how some of those murders were carried out when the gun had not yet been made.

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The device that Dr. Givens uses to open the time travel portal is actually a decibel meter. See more »

Goofs

When Dr. Givens is entering data to return to Feb 18, 1988, the display reads "ACTIVATE SPACIAL COORDINATES", but it should be "SPATIAL". See more »

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Robert Beck: I don't understand
Dr. Theresa Givens: Only one of us has to.
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Featured in The Outer Limits: Better Luck Next Time (1999) See more »

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Solid storyline, excellent performances
16 January 2009 | by See all my reviews

Amanda Plummer fully deserves her Emmy Award for her portrayal of Dr. Theresa Givens. Michelle Forbes as FBI agent Jamie Pratt also gives a great performance. The writing and storyline is excellent. But an excellent story still requires strong performances to bring it all together. And for this show it certainly was there. Gripping from start to finish. No plastic looking aliens who can speak English here. Just a captivating story with an outstanding performance by Amanda Plummer. This story will keep you thinking even after the credits roll. I can't help but feel that some of the more recent movies (eg. Butterfly Effect seemed to have borrowed heavily from here.) Even if you are not into sci-fi, watch it for the strong storyline and amazing performances! You will not regret it.


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