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The Lottery Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Jul 20, 2014 60 mins
A dystopian future is driven by a global fertility crisis. In the opener, Dr. Alison Lennon fertilizes 100 eggs and convinces the president to hold a national lottery to see who will carry the prized embryos to term. Unfortunately, a battle over the control of the embryos begins.
Episode 2
Rules of the Game
Sun, Jul 27, 2014 60 mins
Alison faces the aftermath of her actions; Vanessa, Darius and the president's advisors debate the next steps of the lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle and Elvis seek refuge with an old friend, until Elvis suffers a diabetic attack that puts his life in danger and threatens to expose them.
Episode 3
Greater Good
Sun, Aug 3, 2014 60 mins
Vanessa, Darius and President Westwood deal with a hostage crisis; Alison and James make a strange discovery after testing Kyle; the world reacts to the news about the lottery; the government prepares to open testing centers.
Episode 4
Genie
Sun, Aug 10, 2014 60 mins
Vanessa has second thoughts about the lottery, and consults Darius and the president about shifting control of it back to the government. Later, Vanessa and Darius discover the culprit behind the diplomat's kidnapping and death; and Kyle is quarantined.
Episode 5
Crystal City
Sun, Aug 17, 2014 61 mins
The President and First Lady announce the two hundred lottery finalists and prepare for the opening night reception. Meanwhile, Vanessa uncovers disturbing information connected to the kidnapping in China; Alison and James get closer to learning the truth about the fertility crisis; and Kyle and Tracy fight for custody of Elvis.
Episode 6
Sleep Deprived
Sun, Aug 24, 2014 61 mins
Vanessa works against Darius to control the Lottery; the Lottery contestants acclimate to the pressures of their new lives; Kyle meets an unlikely new ally; Alison's investigation intensifies.
Episode 7
St. Michael
Sun, Sep 7, 2014 60 mins
Alison and James share with Vanessa their theory about the source of the fertility crisis. Meanwhile, Vanessa discovers Darius is working with some co-conspirators to take over the Lottery; Kyle is asked to compromise his relationship with Allison; and Gabrielle takes the press behind the scenes of the Lottery as contestants face psychological evaluations.
Episode 8
Truth Be Told
Sun, Sep 14, 2014 60 mins
Alison follows up on the evidence James uncovered, but her investigation hits a dead end; and Vanessa uncovers Darius' plan to take control of the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle discovers the MayTwos' real agenda; and Perry tries to help Angela as she struggles in the final round of the Lottery competition.
Episode 9
Mr. Torino
Sun, Sep 21, 2014 60 mins
Vanessa confronts Darius about his plans and surprises him by trying to subvert them. Meanwhile, Allison and Kyle meet the MayTwos and learn they are funded by a powerful sponsor who can help rescue Elvis; and the president learns about Gabrielle's deal with Perry and confronts her about her motives.
Episode 10
In Extremis
Sun, Sep 28, 2014 60 mins
The president announces the winners of the Lottery, as the mystery behind the infertility crisis comes to a head.
