Balance of Nature

"Balance of Nature" is an episode of The Outer Limits television show. It was first broadcast on September 4th of 1998, during the fourth season. Dr. Noah Phillips is in development of the "Cellular Regressor," a machine designed to rejuvenate an individual's cells and restore youth upon its subject. In the midst of creating the machine, his wife, Meredith, goes into a coma from her cancer. Although the machine hadn't been properly tested, he att... more

"Balance of Nature" is an episode of The Outer Limits television show. It was first broadcast on September 4th of 1998, during the fourth season. Dr. Noah Phillips is in development of the "Cellular Regressor," a machine designed to rejuvenate an individual's cells and restore youth upon its subject. In the midst of creating the machine, his wife, Meredith, goes into a coma from her cancer. Although the machine hadn't been properly tested, he attempts to restore Meredith's health by using the Cellular Regressor to reverse the effects of age and cancer on her cells. Meredith awakens, completely oblivious to the treatment, and asks Noah if she had overslept. Noah rejoices, embraces Meredith, and tells her that he loves her. His celebration, however, is short-lived as the cancer returns a few minutes later and kills Meredith instantly. Disgusted by his actions, Noah's superiors cut off Noah's funding and terminate him from his job. Meredith's family decides not to press charges after... less