Ep 13. The Duplicate Man

In the season 2, episode 13 of The Outer Limits, titled "The Duplicate Man," a scientist named Timothy Elliot has invented a machine that can create an exact duplicate of any person. However, there is a catch. The original person must be destroyed in the process of creating the duplicate.

Elliot's invention is met with the utmost skepticism by the military, who are pressing him for a way to use the machine in order to create an army of soldiers who are all exactly the same. However, Elliot is wary of the military's intentions and refuses to comply with their demands.

Despite his protests, the military manages to seize the machine and lock Elliot up in order to force him to create duplicates of their soldiers. However, Elliot does not give in to their demands and instead decides to use the machine to create a duplicate of himself in order to escape.

The duplicate, who is now in possession of Elliot's knowledge and memories, must navigate the world as a new entity while avoiding the military who are intent on capturing him. Meanwhile, the original Elliot is still locked up and must find a way to escape before it's too late.

As the two Elliots navigate their respective journeys, they begin to discover that their differences are greater than simply being the original and the copy. They each have their own unique experiences and perceptions of the world that make them different individuals despite their identical appearances.

The episode raises complex questions about identity, individuality, and the implications of technology on humanity. It explores the moral and ethical implications of the ability to create perfect duplicates of human beings and the impact it would have on society.

Overall, "The Duplicate Man" is a thought-provoking and intense episode that is sure to leave viewers questioning the nature of humanity and the consequences of scientific advancement.