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Numb3rs - S01E03 - Vector
 

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Vector

 
Various people in the L.A. area with seemingly nothing in common start to become extremely sick and die on the same day. Don fears bioterrorists may have released a deadly virus into the environment. While he tries to discover whether anyone is behind the outbreak, Charlie tries to locate the point of origin.
 
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Numb3rs / S01E03 : Vector
Season 1, Episode 3 | Aired on February 4, 2005 | TV-PG | 45 min. | CBS
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EPISODES
Season 1
Season 1
Season 1
Season 6
Season 5
Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
Specials
 
 
  • Numb3rs - Episode 1 - Pilot
    Episode 1
    Pilot
  • Numb3rs - Episode 2 - Uncertainty Principle
    Episode 2
    Uncertainty Principle
  • Numb3rs - Episode 3 - Vector
    Episode 3
    Vector
  • Numb3rs - Episode 4 - Structural Corruption
    Episode 4
    Structural Corruption
  • Numb3rs - Episode 5 - Prime Suspect
    Episode 5
    Prime Suspect
  • Numb3rs - Episode 6 - Sabotage
    Episode 6
    Sabotage
  • Numb3rs - Episode 7 - Counterfeit Reality
    Episode 7
    Counterfeit Reality
  • Numb3rs - Episode 8 - Identity Crisis
    Episode 8
    Identity Crisis
  • Numb3rs - Episode 9 - Sniper Zero
    Episode 9
    Sniper Zero
  • Numb3rs - Episode 10 - Dirty Bomb
    Episode 10
    Dirty Bomb
  • Numb3rs - Episode 11 - Sacrifice
    Episode 11
    Sacrifice
  • Numb3rs - Episode 12 - Noisy Edge
    Episode 12
    Noisy Edge
  • Numb3rs - Episode 13 - Man Hunt
    Episode 13
    Man Hunt

Numb3rs season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In Los Angeles, a mysterious illness resembling the

Full Episode S01E03 Recap

### Scene: The Kramer Family Morning Routine - Josh Kramer complains of feeling sick, claiming it's from reading in the car. - His mother dismisses his complaints, insisting he should have done his homework earlier. - Josh's condition worsens; he feels very cold despite having a fever. - Linda, Josh's mother, plans to take him to Dr. Burke. ### Scene: CDC and FBI Meeting - Commander Lee Havercamp from the CDC meets with FBI agents Don Eppes and Terry Lake. - They discuss the mysterious illness affecting Los Angeles, with 30 suspected cases and six deaths. - The illness is unidentified, not anthrax or smallpox, and possibly airborne. ### Scene: Dr. Charles Eppes Joins the Investigation - Dr. Charles Eppes, a mathematician, is brought in for vector analysis. - Don Eppes, Charles' brother, is already involved in the case. - The team discusses the urgent need to find the illness's origin and control its spread. ### Scene: Discovering the Illness's Nature - The illness is identified as a pandemic flu, similar to the deadly 1918 Spanish flu. - Discussions reveal that the flu could have resurfaced naturally or been released intentionally. - The team struggles with the possibility of a large-scale epidemic. ### Scene: Tracing the Virus's Spread - Using math and pattern analysis, the team tries to identify 'Patient Zero' and the virus's spread. - Charles suggests the downtown main bus terminal as a possible origin, differing from the initial theory of Union Station. - Evidence shows two different strains of the virus, one more lethal than the other, spreading in different directions. ### Scene: Confronting Dr. Weaver - Dr. Clarence Weaver, involved in flu research, becomes a suspect. - FBI agents find evidence of Weaver releasing the virus. - Weaver justifies his actions as a necessity to prove the deadliness of his strain, intending to save future lives. - The team arrests Weaver, who remains convinced of his righteousness. ### Scene: Conclusion and Reflection - The Eppes brothers reflect on the case's resolution and their personal and professional lives. - Charles reveals he had consulted for the NSA, a fact previously unknown to Don. - The family returns to normalcy, with their father planning to volunteer at the shelter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illness is affecting Los Angeles in the episode?

The illness is a pandemic flu, similar to the deadly 1918 Spanish flu.

Who is brought in for vector analysis in the investigation?

Dr. Charles Eppes, a mathematician, is brought in for vector analysis.

What role does Don Eppes play in the investigation?

Don Eppes is an FBI agent involved in the case, focusing on possible bioterrorism.

Are there different strains of the virus?

Yes, there are two different strains of the virus, one more lethal than the other.

What location is initially suspected as the virus's origin?

Union Station is initially suspected as the virus's origin.

Who changes the theory about the virus's origin?

Dr. Charles Eppes suggests the downtown main bus terminal as the possible origin.

What is the reaction of the family to Josh's illness?

Josh's family is concerned and plans to take him to a doctor as his condition worsens.

How is the public health threat described in the episode?

The public health threat is described as urgent, with a need to identify the origin and control the spread of the virus.

Who is Dr. Clarence Weaver?

Dr. Clarence Weaver is a researcher involved in flu studies and becomes a suspect in the case.

What justification does Dr. Weaver give for his actions?

Dr. Weaver believes he had to prove the deadliness of his flu strain to save future lives, justifying his release of the virus.

How do the Eppes brothers feel at the end of the episode?

The Eppes brothers reflect on the case's resolution and their personal and professional challenges.

What secret does Charles reveal to Don?

Charles reveals that he had previously consulted for the NSA, which was unknown to Don.

What does the father of the Eppes brothers plan to do after the case?

Their father plans to volunteer at a shelter, returning to his routine of helping others.

What is the main focus of the FBI in the investigation?

The FBI's main focus is on potential bioterrorism and finding out who is behind the virus's release.

How is the illness identified in the episode?

The illness is identified through discussions and analysis as a pandemic flu, similar to the 1918 Spanish flu.

 
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