Breaking Point (The Outer Limits)

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“Breaking Point”
The Outer Limits episode
Episode no.	Season 6 Episode 109
Written by
Original airdate	18 February 2000
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"Breaking Point" is an episode of The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 18 February 2000, during the sixth season.

[edit] Introduction

A man gets fired from his job as a scientist at a technology company as they don't believe in his time travel theories. So he tests his time machine himself to prove them wrong, only to arrive just in time to see his wife die two days from the day he traveled. Seeing himself driving away from the scene he becomes perplexed over the situation, was he the cause of her death? Either way, only he can stop it from happening.

[edit] Opening Narration

"Nothing in our world is more unyielding than the inexorable march of time. But what will happen when mankind is able to manipulate that awesome force?"

[edit] Closing Narration

"We have always struggled to control our destiny. But even when we think we've succeeded, faith may have the final word."