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BrainDead - Ep. 8 - The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm
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BrainDead episode 8

The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm

 
Rochelle and Gustav capture and question a man they suspect is infected by the bugs. Also, Luke and Red face off in a Senate Intelligence meeting about a potential war.
 
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BrainDead / Ep. 8 : The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm
Episode 8 | Aired on August 14, 2016 | TV-14 | 45 min. | CBS
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BrainDead episode 8 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In "BrainDead," Laurel grapples with the shocking realization that her father might be infected with brain-eating Space Bugs, prompting a tense family confrontation. Gustav's detection device malfunctions, raising doubts about who is infected. A Senate hearing investigates head explosions linked to a supposed terrorist compound, while behind the scenes, a CIA briefing reveals the witnesses are frauds, leading to a debate on leaking information to prevent a war. Laurel's investigation into her father's condition unveils a disturbing truth about his health and their family dynamics.

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### Opening Sequence - A musical recap introduces the concept of "Space Bugs" causing head explosions and behavioral changes in people. - Key symptoms include stumbling, loss of balance, hearing loss, aversion to sex and alcohol, and a newfound interest in vegetables and juicing. ### Laurel's Concern for Her Father - Laurel discovers her father might be infected with the Space Bugs. - Gustav's device, designed to detect the bugs, malfunctions, raising doubts about its reliability. ### Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing - Senators discuss the head explosion incidents, with one witness claiming a terrorist organization created a head-exploding compound. - Laurel's friends, Dr. Bobb and Rochelle, are suspected of involvement in the failed vote, putting them in danger. ### Gustav's Discovery and Laurel's Family Drama - Gustav realizes the bugs have changed their communication frequency. - Laurel confronts her father about his possible infection. - Laurel's brother, Luke, reveals their father has Parkinson's disease. ### Senate Committee Hearing Continues - The hearing focuses on a witness's testimony about the head-exploding compound. - Laurel's father shows signs of infection, prompting her investigation. ### Laurel's Confrontation with Her Father - Laurel confronts her father about his condition and his long-term affair. - She realizes he's been acting and is indeed infected with the Space Bugs. ### Interrogation of an Infected Individual - Laurel and her friends interrogate a man they believe is infected. - The man, under the influence of alcohol, reveals information about the bugs' agenda and their origin. ### Senate Hearing Escalates - A key witness in the Senate hearing is exposed as a fraud. - The CIA debriefs the Senators, revealing there is no chemical program in Syria and the witnesses were fraudulent. ### Leaking the CIA Briefing - Senators debate whether to leak the CIA briefing to prevent war. - The episode ends with a sense of uncertainty about the right course of action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the symptoms of being infected with Space Bugs?

Symptoms include stumbling, loss of balance, hearing loss in one ear, aversion to sex and alcohol, and a newfound interest in vegetables and juicing.

Is Laurel's father infected with Space Bugs?

Yes, Laurel discovers that her father is infected with the Space Bugs.

What is the purpose of Gustav's device?

Gustav's device is designed to detect Space Bugs by picking up high-frequency communications.

What issue is being discussed in the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing?

The hearing discusses catastrophic head injuries caused by a compound allegedly created by a terrorist organization.

Are Dr. Bobb and Rochelle in danger?

Yes, they are suspected of involvement in a failed vote and are in danger.

What revelation does Luke share with Laurel about their father?

Luke reveals that their father has Parkinson's disease.

What does the infected individual reveal under interrogation?

He reveals that the bugs want a place to live and are making people more extreme to distract them from fighting the bugs.

What does the CIA briefing reveal?

The CIA briefing reveals that there is no chemical program in Syria and the witnesses in the Senate hearing were frauds.

What dilemma do the Senators face regarding the CIA briefing?

The Senators debate whether to leak the CIA briefing to prevent a war, despite the risks involved.

How does Laurel's father justify his infection?

Laurel's father claims that the infection is making him better and is an inevitable change.

What is Laurel's reaction to her father's infection?

Laurel is disturbed and refuses to accept her father's justification for his infection.

What does the infected man say about the bugs' origin?

He implies that the bugs are from outer space but doesn't like the term "aliens."

Why is the Senate hearing focusing on Syria?

The Senate hearing is focusing on Syria due to false claims of state-sponsored terrorism involving head-exploding compounds.

Is Laurel's father still seeing his mistress?

Yes, Laurel discovers that her father is still involved with his mistress.

What is the main conflict in the episode?

The main conflict revolves around the spread of the Space Bugs, the Senate's response to the crisis, and Laurel's personal struggles with her infected father.

 
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