Scorpion season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Walter O'Brien is arrested for hacking NASA but is recruited by Federal Agent Cabe Gallo to solve a critical software bug at LAX that's lost communication with planes. His team, Scorpion, consisting of brilliant but financially struggling individuals, tackle the crisis. They eventually succeed in restoring communication by downloading software from a plane in a high-speed chase. Walter offers Paige, a mother of a young genius he helps, a job to assist the team. The episode highlights the team's unconventional problem-solving skills and the start of a new government-funded venture.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Walter arrested at the beginning of the episode?
Walter was arrested for hacking into NASA.
What is the Scorpion team's financial situation?
The Scorpion team is financially unstable, struggling to pay bills and facing financial difficulties.
What problem does Cabe Gallo bring to Walter and his team?
Cabe Gallo informs Walter about a software bug at LAX that has caused a loss of communication with planes.
How does the team initially plan to fix the LAX software issue?
They plan to delete the new corrupted software and download the old software from a data center.
Why do Walter and Paige drive under a plane at high speed?
They drive under the plane to hardwire a download of the uncorrupted software from the plane to their computer.
What is the outcome of the mission?
The team successfully restores communication with the planes at LAX.
What job offer does Walter make to Paige at the end of the episode?
Walter offers Paige a job to help the Scorpion team interact with the world and to understand her son better.
How does Walter connect with Paige's son, Ralph?
Walter notices Ralph's intelligence and advises Paige on how to better connect with him and understand his needs.
What past experience causes Walter's distrust towards Cabe Gallo?
Walter's past experience with Gallo involved creating software that was used for military bombings, leading to civilian casualties.
What is the Scorpion team's main expertise?
The Scorpion team consists of highly intelligent individuals with skills in various fields, including hacking, engineering, and behavior analysis.
Why does the team face a locked data center?
They need to access a backup disk with the old LAX software, but the data center is unexpectedly closed.
How is the backup disk at the data center rendered useless?
The disk is accidentally erased by a magnet in a car speaker during transportation.
What is Walter's IQ?
Walter's IQ is mentioned to be 197.
Does the team join Cabe Gallo's government-funded project?
The episode suggests that the team, including Walter and Paige, agree to join Gallo's government-funded project.
How does the team solve the problem of communicating with a plane in the air?
They find a passenger with an old analog phone, enabling them to communicate with the plane and download the software.
