Ep 3. Unnatural Selection

In the season 2 episode 3 of Outer Limits titled "Unnatural Selection," a woman named Annette is the last surviving member of a scientific team conducting research on a remote island. Annette is pregnant with a child that was conceived with her husband, who died in a lab accident. Her child grows and develops at an alarming rate, with physical and mental abilities that surpass those of a normal human.

Annette's son, Jeremy, appears to have a gift for telekinesis, and he can communicate with his mother telepathically. As Jeremy grows, Annette must grapple with the ethical implications of raising a child with superhuman abilities. She worries that he will be ostracized and persecuted by society if his powers become public knowledge.

As Jeremy continues to grow at an exponential rate, his powers become increasingly uncontrollable and dangerous. Annette must make a difficult decision about Jeremy's future, one that will have far-reaching consequences.

Complicating matters is the arrival of a new scientific team, who are eager to study Jeremy and unlock the secrets of his abilities. Annette must navigate the competing interests of the scientists and her maternal instincts to protect her son.

With themes of genetic engineering, ethics, and the responsibilities of parenthood, "Unnatural Selection" is a thought-provoking episode that explores the dangers and potential of human advancement.