- "Lucas, listen. Your DNA is normal. No genetic mutations. Look, I'm going to start testing your DNA every day, keep a very close eye on this. In the meantime, you need to tell me about any other unusual symptoms, all right? And whatever happens... I promise. I'm going to get you your very own cage. Away from all the other rats."
- ―Nigel Fenway
| "Shock" | |
|---|---|
| Series Threshold Season 1, Episode 5 | |
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| Air date | October 7th, 2005 |
| Writers | André Bormanis |
| Director | Tim Matheson |
| Producers | Brannon Braga; David S. Goyer; Loucas George; Mike Sussman; Daniel Cerone |
| Starring | Carla Gugino; Brian Van Holt; Brent Spiner; Rob Benedict; Peter Dinklage; Charles S. Dutton |
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"Shock" is the fifth episode of of the American science fiction television series Threshold. It was directed by Tim Matheson and written by series producer André Bormanis. It first aired on Friday, October 7th, 2005 on CBS. In this episode, Molly Anne Caffrey and Sean Cavennaugh learn about another fugitive from the Big Horn named Daniel Park who is involved in a shootout with police officers in Baltimore. Molly and Cavanaugh go undercover masquerading as Homeland Security agents only to find that the real Department of Homeland Security is investigating the case as well. They enlist the aid of Baltimore detective Victoria Rossi.
Synopsis[]
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Carla Gugino | Molly Anne Caffrey |
| Brian Van Holt | Sean Cavennaugh |
| Brent Spiner | Nigel Fenway |
| Rob Benedict | Lucas Pegg |
| Peter Dinklage | Arthur Ramsey |
| Charles S. Dutton | J.T. Baylock |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Xaypani Baccarn | Daniel Park |
| Joel Bryant | Guard #1 |
| Ammar Daraiseh | Cabbie |
| Viola Davis | Victoria Rossi |
| Jeremy Forte | Sam Blake |
| Elizabeth Liang | Medic |
| Pete Pastore | Agent Lucci |
| Joe Penny | Robert Sprague |
| Terry Savage | Uniform #1 |
| Diane Venora | Andrea Hatten |
| Ronnie Warner | Tazz |
| Robert Wu | Philip Choi |
Notes & Trivia[]
- This episode is included on disc two of the Threshold: The Complete Series DVD boxset collection.
- The main setting for this episode is Baltimore, Maryland - birth place of actor Charles S. Dutton, who plays J.T. Baylock.
Quotes[]
- J.T. Baylock: Wow, looks like Bill Gates' head exploded in here.
- Arthur Ramsey: Bill Gates would sell his mother to Apple to get a hold of this.
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- Arthur Ramsey: How may I be your linguist bitch?
See also[]
- Threshold
- Threshold episodes
- Threshold characters
- Threshold cast & crew
- Threshold image gallery
- Threshold image category
- Threshold miscellaneous
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