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Best Episodes of The Lottery
In Extremis
S1 Ep10
7.6
28th Sep 2014
The president announces the winners of the Lottery, as the mystery behind the infertility crisis comes to a head.
Truth Be Told
S1 Ep8
7.6
14th Sep 2014
Alison follows up on the evidence James uncovered, but her investigation hits a dead end and Vanessa uncovers Darius' plan to take control of the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle discovers the MayTwos' real agenda and Perry tries to help Angela as she struggles in the final round of the Lottery competition.
Mr. Torino
S1 Ep9
7.6
21st Sep 2014
Vanessa confronts Darius about his plans and surprises him by trying to subvert them. Meanwhile, Allison and Kyle meet the MayTwos and learn they are funded by a powerful sponsor who can help rescue Elvis and the president learns about Gabrielle's deal with Perry and confronts her about her motives.
Worst Episodes of The Lottery
Pilot
S1 Ep1
7.3
20th Jul 2014
A dystopian future is driven by a global fertility crisis. In the opener, Dr. Alison Lennon fertilizes 100 eggs and convinces the president to hold a national lottery to see who will carry the prized embryos to term. Unfortunately, a battle over the control of the embryos begins.
Greater Good
S1 Ep3
7.4
3rd Aug 2014
Vanessa, Darius, and President Westwood deal with the hostage crisis. Alison and James make a strange discovery after testing Kyle that may lead to more questions than answers. The world reacts to news of the lottery as the U.S. government prepares to open the testing centers.
St. Michael
S1 Ep7
7.5
7th Sep 2014
Alison and James share their theory about the source of the fertility crisis with Vanessa. Separately, Vanessa discovers Darius has some co-conspirators as his plans to take over the Lottery continue to escalate. Kyle is asked to compromise his relationship with Allison by the MayTwos and Gabrielle takes the press behind the scenes of The Lottery as contestants face psychological evaluations.
The Lottery Episode Guide
Pilot
S1 Ep1
7.3
20th Jul 2014
A dystopian future is driven by a global fertility crisis. In the opener, Dr. Alison Lennon fertilizes 100 eggs and convinces the president to hold a national lottery to see who will carry the prized embryos to term. Unfortunately, a battle over the control of the embryos begins.
Rules of the Game
S1 Ep2
7.6
27th Jul 2014
Alison faces the aftermath of her actions; Vanessa, Darius and the president's advisors debate the next steps of the lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle and Elvis seek refuge with an old friend, until Elvis suffers a diabetic attack that puts his life in danger and threatens to expose them.
Greater Good
S1 Ep3
7.4
3rd Aug 2014
Vanessa, Darius, and President Westwood deal with the hostage crisis. Alison and James make a strange discovery after testing Kyle that may lead to more questions than answers. The world reacts to news of the lottery as the U.S. government prepares to open the testing centers.
Genie
S1 Ep4
7.5
10th Aug 2014
Vanessa has second thoughts about the lottery and consults Darius and the President about shifting the control back to the government. Darius and Vanessa discover the culprit behind the diplomat’s kidnapping and death while Alison and James quarantine Kyle as they dive further into the anomalies found in his blood.
Crystal City
S1 Ep5
7.6
17th Aug 2014
President Westwood and First Lady, Gabrielle, announce the two hundred lottery finalists and prepare for the opening night reception. Vanessa uncovers a startling truth connected to the kidnapping in China. Things become dangerous as Alison and James get closer to uncovering clues about the fertility crisis. Kyle and his ex-wife Tracy appear in court to fight for custody of Elvis.
Sleep Deprived
S1 Ep6
7.5
24th Aug 2014
As the Lottery contestants acclimate to the pressures of their new lives, Vanessa works against Darius’ methods to control the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle meets an unlikely new ally, and Alison’s investigation finally comes to a head.
St. Michael
S1 Ep7
7.5
7th Sep 2014
Alison and James share their theory about the source of the fertility crisis with Vanessa. Separately, Vanessa discovers Darius has some co-conspirators as his plans to take over the Lottery continue to escalate. Kyle is asked to compromise his relationship with Allison by the MayTwos and Gabrielle takes the press behind the scenes of The Lottery as contestants face psychological evaluations.
Truth Be Told
S1 Ep8
7.6
14th Sep 2014
Alison follows up on the evidence James uncovered, but her investigation hits a dead end and Vanessa uncovers Darius' plan to take control of the Lottery. Meanwhile, Kyle discovers the MayTwos' real agenda and Perry tries to help Angela as she struggles in the final round of the Lottery competition.
Mr. Torino
S1 Ep9
7.6
21st Sep 2014
Vanessa confronts Darius about his plans and surprises him by trying to subvert them. Meanwhile, Allison and Kyle meet the MayTwos and learn they are funded by a powerful sponsor who can help rescue Elvis and the president learns about Gabrielle's deal with Perry and confronts her about her motives.
In Extremis
S1 Ep10
7.6
28th Sep 2014
The president announces the winners of the Lottery, as the mystery behind the infertility crisis comes to a head.
Set in a dystopian future when women have stopped having children, "The Lottery" reveals a world staring down the barrel of impending extinction. Remarkably, 100 embryos are successfully fertilized and a national lottery is held to decide the surrogates. As conflict, control and mystery over this global crisis unfolds, the government’s interests and power begin to dominate, igniting a highly controversial debate over our fundamental and personal freedom to raise a family.
The best rated episodes of The Lottery are:
In Extremis S1E10 rated 7.6
Truth Be Told S1E8 rated 7.6
Mr. Torino S1E9 rated 7.6
The lowest rated episodes of The Lottery are:
Pilot S1E1 rated 7.3
Greater Good S1E3 rated 7.4
St. Michael S1E7 rated 7.5
The first episode of The Lottery aired on July 20, 2014.
The last episode of The Lottery aired on September 28, 2014.
