Ep 11. Return to Mercy Labs

After a brief detour to capture a chemical weapon in a previous episode, the group returns to the storyline of searching for Murphy's daughter and a potential cure for the zombie virus. In "Return to Mercy Labs," the gang returns to where it all began - the Mercy Labs where the initial zombie outbreak occurred. Although the labs have been abandoned for years, Murphy and Warren still believe that there may be some valuable information or equipment left behind that could aid them in their quest.

However, upon arrival, they find the labs to be swarming with a new type of zombie - one that's been augmented with a variety of cybernetic enhancements. The group quickly realizes that the zombie virus has mutated yet again, and they must tread carefully if they hope to survive.

As the team splits up to explore the labs and search for any clues, they begin to realize that they may have bitten off more than they can chew. The cyber zombies prove to be incredibly difficult to kill, and the team soon finds themselves in a fight for their lives. As they get deeper into the labs, they encounter a mysterious figure who seems to be in charge of the cyber zombies. This individual seems to have some connection to Murphy's daughter, but the group can't quite figure out what that connection is.

Throughout the episode, we see flashbacks to the early days of the zombie outbreak, back when Mercy Labs was still up and running. We see a young Dr. Merch, who was one of the lead scientists at the labs, as well as Murphy's daughter, who was a young girl at the time. Through these flashbacks, we learn more about the initial outbreak and how some of the characters came to be where they are today.

As the episode progresses, the group realizes that they're running out of time. Not only are they running low on ammo, but they've also discovered that the cyber zombies have the ability to track them through their communications devices. This means that they must turn off all of their devices in order to avoid being detected - a difficult task considering that they're in an unfamiliar and dangerous environment.

As the team approaches what seems to be the heart of the lab, they come across a room filled with scientific equipment. As they begin to sort through the various machines and tools, they realize that Dr. Merch had been working on a new type of cure. Although she was never able to complete her work, Murphy realizes that he may be able to finish what she started with the resources he's found. However, before they can begin experimenting, they're interrupted by the cyber zombie leader, who appears to be even more powerful and deadly than before.

In the final moments of the episode, we see the team go toe-to-toe with the cyber zombie leader in an epic showdown that leaves everyone fighting for their lives. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, Murphy pulls out a new invention he's pieced together from some of Dr. Merch's old notes. With this invention, he's able to temporarily incapacitate the cyber zombie leader, allowing the team to make their escape.

Overall, "Return to Mercy Labs" is a thrilling episode that packs in plenty of action, suspense, and intrigue. As the season begins to wind down, it's clear that the stakes are higher than ever, and the team's chances of success are slim. However, with Murphy's newfound invention and the promise of a potential cure, there's still hope on the horizon.