Ep 8. Episode 8

In Sanctuary season 1 episode 8, titled "Episode 8", Dr. Helen Magnus and her team at the Sanctuary investigate a strange outbreak that is affecting a group of mermaids living in the Pacific Northwest waters. As the team dives into the investigation, they discover that a virus is spreading among the mermaids, causing them to undergo a dangerous transformation.

Magnus and her team quickly realize that they must act fast to stop the virus from spreading further and to find a cure for the mermaids already affected. The team works tirelessly to find a solution, but they soon realize that finding a cure may not be as easy as they initially thought.

As the investigation deepens, Magnus discovers that the virus was deliberately created and unleashed on the mermaids. This revelation leads Magnus and her team down a dangerous path as they try to find the culprits responsible for the outbreak.

Meanwhile, Will Zimmerman wrestles with his growing connection to a mermaid named Emma. He finds himself struggling with the moral dilemmas that arise from his feelings for her and the reality of her transformation caused by the virus.

The team also faces challenges from the outside world as they try to keep their investigation under wraps and prevent panic from spreading among the human population. They work to keep the outbreak contained and prevent people from discovering the existence of the Sanctuary and the mermaids.

As tensions continue to rise, Magnus and her team must navigate dangerous waters both metaphorical and literal in order to save the mermaids and find those responsible for unleashing the virus.

"Episode 8" is a thrilling installment in the first season of Sanctuary that ramps up the tension and stakes for Magnus and her team. It offers a unique blend of horror, science fiction, and drama as the team faces a new and dangerous challenge.