S4E5

In the Zone

The Outer Limits

calendar_todayFeb 20, 1998 schedule45 min star3.2

With its deadly lasers and hand-to-hand battles, 'The Octal' is a combat sport for a new generation of athletes - but Tanner Brooks is no longer a young man. Although he's promised his wife Jessica that this will be his final tournament, Tanner is desperate to go out a winner. Dr. Michael Chen has a way to make that happen. Through an experimental treatment that taps the power of the human nervous system, Chen accelerates Tanner's reflexes and perceptions. To Tanner, everything in the Octalbegins to move in slow motion ... and Tanner quickly becomes unbeatable. However, there are side effects: Jessica notices that Tanner is tired, haggard and his hair is going gray. But, when Tanner's body begins to blur and fade out of existence, Tanner and Jessica must choosebetween one last moment of glory ... their love for each other ... and oblivion.

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Showtime
Syfy

star Guest Stars

Adrian Pasdar

Adrian Pasdar

Tanner Brooks

Claudette Mink

Claudette Mink

Jessica Brooks

Dwight McFee

Dwight McFee

Ring Announcer

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Michael Chen

Rick Ravanello

Rick Ravanello

Marcus

Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith

Douglas

Paul Carson

Paul Carson

Reporter #1

person

Catherine Swing

Reporter #2

Lori Fetrick

Lori Fetrick

Helen