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The River - S01E07 - The Experiment
 

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The Experiment

 
The Magus crew find themselves in a stark predicament as they're stalked by a cannibalistic terror while searching through an abandoned research facility following mysterious clues that suggest Dr. Emmet Cole may still be alive. Meanwhile, security force leader Kurt is forced to make a heavy personal sacrifice when it comes to the safety of the crew.
 
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The River / S01E07 : The Experiment
Season 1, Episode 7 | Aired on March 13, 2012 | TV-14 | 45 min. | ABC (US)
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EPISODES
Season 1
Season 1
Season 1
Season 1
Specials
 
 
  • The River - Episode 1 - Magus
    Episode 1
    Magus
  • The River - Episode 2 - Marbeley
    Episode 2
    Marbeley
  • The River - Episode 3 - Los Ciegos
    Episode 3
    Los Ciegos
  • The River - Episode 4 - A Better Man
    Episode 4
    A Better Man
  • The River - Episode 5 - Peaches
    Episode 5
    Peaches
  • The River - Episode 6 - Doctor Emmet Cole
    Episode 6
    Doctor Emmet Cole
  • The River - Episode 7 - The Experiment
    Episode 7
    The Experiment
  • The River - Episode 8 - Row, Row, Row Your Boat
    Episode 8
    Row, Row, Row Your Boat

The River season 1 episode 7 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Tess organizes a search for her missing husband, Emmet Cole, leading a team to a remote research facility. There, Lincoln, Emmet's son, and the team discover signs of Emmet's presence and a room full of corpses. They encounter infected creatures and a survivor, Rabbit, who hints at Emmet's past presence. Uncovering a failed genetic experiment, they find Emmet alive but unresponsive. After a tense escape battling the infected, the team takes Emmet, still in a nympha-like state, back to their boat, unsure of his recovery.

Full Episode S01E07 Recap

### Scene 1: Classroom and Phone Call - Emmet Cole, a beloved TV host, is reported missing. - Tess, determined to find Emmet, agrees to a filmed expedition. - Lincoln, Emmet's son, is in class learning about genomics. - He receives a call about his father's disappearance. ### Scene 2: Arrival at the Research Facility - The team arrives at a deserted research facility. - They speculate it could be a mission or a drug-running operation. - Discovering Emmet's belongings, they realize he was there. - They find a room with books on genetics and bloodied footprints. ### Scene 3: Discovering the Horrors - The group uncovers a room full of corpses. - They deduce something dangerous is still lurking in the facility. - Tess refuses to leave, insisting on finding Emmet. ### Scene 4: The Infected and Rabbit's Discovery - The team encounters "infected" creatures. - They find Rabbit, a survivor, who reveals Emmet was here but she hasn't seen him since. - Rabbit warns that the creatures are hungry and coming. ### Scene 5: Exploring the Facility - They explore a lab with genetic maps and discover unethical research. - A video reveals an experiment gone wrong, creating the infected creatures. - Rabbit reveals Emmet was here but his current status is unknown. ### Scene 6: Emmet's Discovery and Escape - The group finds Emmet in a nympha-like state, alive but unresponsive. - They escape the facility, fighting off the infected creatures. - They take Emmet back to their boat, uncertain of his condition. ### Scene 7: Departure and Reflections - Tess thanks Clark for his help and warns him to be careful with his story. - Lena and Lincoln have a moment of reflection about their relationship. - Emmet remains unresponsive as they plan to take him to a hospital. ### Scene 8: Confrontations and Decisions - Kurt confronts one of the infected, who is revealed to be Hanna. - He hesitates but eventually kills her. - The group prepares for more potential attacks as they head home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Emmet Cole?

Emmet Cole is a beloved television host who has been reported missing.

Why is Tess determined to find Emmet?

Tess is determined to find Emmet and agrees to a filmed expedition to locate him.

Where is Lincoln when he learns about his father's disappearance?

Lincoln is in a classroom learning about genomics when he receives the call about his father's disappearance.

What do they discover at the research facility?

At the research facility, they discover Emmet's belongings, books on genetics, bloodied footprints, and a room full of corpses.

What speculation is made about the purpose of the research facility?

The team speculates the facility could be a mission, a research facility, or a drug-running operation.

Who is Rabbit and what does she reveal?

Rabbit is a survivor found by the team. She reveals Emmet was at the facility but she hasn't seen him since the incident.

What are the creatures encountered in the facility?

The creatures encountered are "infected" beings, presumably a result of a failed experiment.

What discovery is made in the lab about the experiments conducted there?

The lab was conducting unethical genetic experiments, attempting to find a cure for cancer using a specific gene sequence from the Xulos.

What is Emmet's condition when found?

Emmet is found alive but in a nympha-like state, unresponsive and seemingly in hibernation.

What happens to Emmet after he is found?

Emmet remains unresponsive as the group escapes the facility and takes him back to their boat, planning to get him to a hospital.

How does Tess react to Clark after the expedition?

Tess thanks Clark for his help and warns him to choose his words carefully when telling the story of what happened.

What is the status of Lincoln and Lena's relationship?

Lincoln and Lena reflect on their relationship, with Lincoln revealing he has someone back home, leaving their relationship uncertain.

What confrontation occurs with one of the infected?

Kurt confronts Hanna, one of the infected, and after hesitation, kills her.

What is the group's plan after escaping the facility?

The group plans to stop at the first village to get Emmet to a hospital and then find their own way from there.

What is the final scene of the episode?

The final scene shows the group preparing for more potential attacks from the infected as they head home.

 
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