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Threshold: Alienville

Episode score 9.1 Superb

Alienville

  • 13.
  • Season: 1
  • Episode: 13
  • Prod Code: 113

EPISODE OVERVIEW

8 Reviews | 135 Votes

Molly and Cavennaugh go to a town called Allenville in search of a doctor who they think is infected and find more than they were looking for. Meanwhile, the situation at Threshold becomes heated with the pregnancy of the infected woman coming to an end. Read full recap »

Writers:
Anne McGrail
Director:
Oz Scott
Stars:
Brent Spiner (Nigel Fenway)
Brian Van Holt (Cavennaugh)
Carla Gugino (Molly Anne Caffrey)
Charles S. Dutton (J.T. Baylock)
Peter Dinklage (Arthur Ramsey)
Rob Benedict (Lucas Pegg)
Guest Star:
Julie Dretzin (Libby Drennan)
Wayne Duvall (Peter)
Stephanie Erb (Paulette)
Chris Butler (Cop)
Austin Majors (Kid)
Jeff Cockey (James Hayes)
  • It is revealed in this episode that Arthur Ramsey has a twin sister who is not a genius and had three children by the age of 19. edit »
  • Goof Molly and Cavennaugh's rental car has some damage to the front right quarter panel that the townspeople confront them about. However, when they stop under some trees in the next scene, the car is not damaged. edit »
  • In an ironic turn of events, the last line of the last episode that was produced was Molly saying "I'm just getting started." edit »
  • When Fenway takes the baby's blood sample, his mask is down. When he turns around and moves to a table, the mask is up. When he starts to test the blood, the mask is down again. edit »
  • This episode aired on November 27, 2006 on the SciFi channel in the United States and aired on February 1, 2007 on Sky One in the UK. edit »
  • The song played in the convenience store is "Runaway" and is performed by Real McCoy. edit »
  • (Molly returns from shopping for bomb parts and Cavennaugh spots a box of condoms)
    Cavennaugh: Interesting purchases.
    Molly: Well, the beef jerky helps us keep our cover.
    Cavennaugh: Well, I figured that one out, but... (holding the box of condoms) You think we have time for marital relations?
    Molly: Funny, anyone who reads the newspapers knows to be wary of strangers buying timing devices, but condoms and wine bought by a relatively attractive woman is a... more provocative focus for a teenage clerk.
    Cavennaugh: Oh. There's only one hole in your theory: the relatively attractive part.
    Molly: We're only using the clock today.
    Cavennaugh: Just trying to keep our cover. edit »
  • Pregnant Infectee: If anything happens to my baby, I'll rip every limb off your puny body.
    Fenway: Interesting, that's what my second wife said the day our son was born. edit »
  • (Molly and Cavennaugh scouting an alien transmission device)
    Molly: The aliens want to build something, and we want to destroy it.
    Cavennaugh: I'm good at destroying things.
    Molly: That's why I married you. edit »
  • Cavennaugh: You pronounce us man and wife.
    Molly: Just don't forget who wears the pants.
    (a police car orders Molly and Cavennaugh to pull over)
    Cavennaugh: Here we go... dear. edit »
  • Lucas: We're in luck, I have my PDA.
    Ramsey: What, are you gonna text message God for help? edit »
  • (Ramsey is hacking the elevator system)

    Lucas: What are you doing? This won't work in a lockdown.
    Ramsey: Patience, padawan.

    Ramsey is referring to the title given to a Jedi apprentice in the Star Wars universe. Ramsey is apparently making Lucas his apprentice. edit »
  • Lucas: Where'd you grow up?
    Ramsey: Oh, that's a whole different sorta Oprah.

    Ramsey is referring to The Oprah Winfrey Show, hosted by Oprah Winfrey. She has had many guests on her show who have been going through rough times, and who open up to her on her show. edit »
  • After handing Libby's baby to Ramsey in the scene after Libby escapes, Lucas says, "Nice going, Dr. Spock." He is referring to Dr. Benjamin Spock who was an American pediatrician who wrote a book called Baby and Child Care. Dr. Spock encouraged parents all over the world to raise their children based on love and caring rather than with discipline. edit »
Show Score 8.5 superb
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