Episode
The Head: Episode XVII
Overview
After a forceful shift in power, both scientists and subjects do whatever it takes to stay alive -- even if it means turning on one another. Following a jarring discovery, the remaining subjects attempt to escape the facility, while, at Portlaoise, Arthur receives an unexpected visitor.
Details
- Series
- The Head
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2025-01-16
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Episode XVII is Episode 5 in Season 3 of The Head. It aired on 2025-01-16. The runtime is 45 min.
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