The Vessel (The Outer Limits)

"The Vessel"
The Outer Limits episode
Episode no. Season 7
Episode 5
Directed by Jimmy Kaufman
Written by Sam Egan
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"The Vessel" is an episode of The Outer Limits television show. It first aired during the seventh season.

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Opening narration

It is said that those who survive a brush with death see the world anew, but what if that second chance became a second life?

Plot

Jake Worthy is a cynical writer sent along as the civilian member of a space expedition. Upon re-entry into Earth, the shuttle malfunctions, and crashes. Jake is the only survivor, suddenly incapable of being harmed physically, as well as being endowed with flashes of brilliant insight.

Closing narration

Few of us have the opportunity to truly begin again, to redress the flaws that tarnish our souls, but only when we remake ourselves can we remake the world.

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