UFO episode 25 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
After detecting a UFO, Commander Straker allows it to land in southern England, seizing the chance to capture it for study. A ground team, led by Colonel Foster, locates the wrecked UFO, initiating a complex operation involving both military and covert responses. Meanwhile, Liz and Cass prepare to confront an expected intruder at their cottage, a plan that spirals out of control with the early arrival of their target. SHADO intervenes, detaining and interrogating them about their actions. Despite their intentions, SHADO decides to erase their memories of the past 12 hours, releasing them without charges due to the absence of legal grounds and to maintain secrecy around alien encounters and SHADO's existence.
Full Episode S00E25 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggers the initial yellow alert at Moonbase Control?
A possible UFO sighting.
How does Commander Straker respond to the UFO sighting?
He orders to hold off on intercepting the UFO, allowing it to land.
What is the significance of the UFO's landing in southern England?
It provides a rare opportunity to capture and study a UFO up close.
Who leads the ground operation to investigate the landed UFO?
Colonel Foster.
What do Liz and Cass plan to do at their cottage?
They prepare to confront and potentially harm an intruder, believing it to be a necessary action.
How does their plan go awry?
The anticipated target arrives early, causing panic and a chaotic execution of their plan.
What organization detains Liz and Cass, and why?
SHADO detains them for their involvement with the landed UFO and the subsequent actions.
How does SHADO handle Liz and Cass after interrogation?
They administer an amnesia drug to erase their memories of the incident and release them.
What is the dilemma SHADO faces with Liz and Cass's intended actions?
Despite their morally questionable intent, there's no legal basis or evidence to hold them accountable within conventional law, due to the involvement of aliens.
What is the outcome for Liz and Cass?
Their memories of the incident are erased, and they are released without knowledge of SHADO or the alien encounter.