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Orphan Black - Episode Guide

Season 1

Natural Selection

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2013

Natural Selection

Sarah, an orphan, gets caught up in a deadly conspiracy after learning that she is a clone. In the opener, Sarah witnesses the suicide of a woman who looks just like her and assumes the victim's identity in hopes of escaping her troubled life.

Instinct

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2013

Instinct

Sarah continues to impersonate Beth and gets her a second chance on the force.

Variation Under Nature

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 13, 2013

Variation Under Nature

Sarah's fake detective ruse stretches thin when the police find the body that she buried.

Effects of External Conditions

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Apr 20, 2013

Effects of External Conditions

Sarah gets closer to finding the killer, but her efforts threaten to end her chances of a reunion with her daughter.

Conditions of Existence

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Apr 27, 2013

Conditions of Existence

Evidence suggests that the orphans are part of an ongoing experiment. Sarah suspects Paul, but her probing inadvertently triggers Paul's own investigation.

Variations Under Domestication

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: May 4, 2013

Variations Under Domestication

Alison's paranoia puts all of the orphans at risk. Meanwhile, Sarah must decide who to trust with her secret.

Parts Developed in an Unusual Manner

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: May 11, 2013

Parts Developed in an Unusual Manner

Sarah confronts the conspiracy head-on, while the trust between herself and Paul weakens. Meanwhile, Cosima grows closer to Delphine and the mysterious Dr. Leekie.

Entangled Bank

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: May 18, 2013

Entangled Bank

Sarah's actions pit the orphans against each other; Paul tries to cover up Sarah's existence; Alison takes vengeance on her suspected monitor.

Unconscious Selection

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: May 25, 2013

Unconscious Selection

Dr. Leekie makes Sarah reconsider taking revenge after Kira is threatened. Meanwhile, Cosima faces the truth about Delphine; and Sarah decides the killer's fate.

Endless Forms Most Beautiful

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Jun 1, 2013

Endless Forms Most Beautiful

The Orphans must decide whether to make peace with their creators; Sarah is forced into a showdown with the enemy.

Season 2

Nature Under Constraint and Vexed

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2014

Nature Under Constraint and Vexed

Series 2 begins with Sarah searching for her missing daughter and suspecting that ruthless pro-clone Rachel is behind the disappearance. Meanwhile, Alison attends the funeral of her fallen friend, Aynsley, which causes Alison to sink into despair.

Governed by Sound Reason and True Religion

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2014

Governed by Sound Reason and True Religion

Sarah gets Art to help her find Kira and is shocked when she learns where the trail leads. Meanwhile, Alison struggles with Aynsley's death; and Cosima grapples with the worsening symptoms of her mysterious sickness.

Mingling Its Own Nature with It

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: May 3, 2014

Mingling Its Own Nature with It

Sarah turns to an old flame from her past as she hits the road with Felix, but their brief respite is brutally shattered. Sarah then realises that no matter how far she runs it will never be far enough.

Governed As It Were by Chance

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: May 10, 2014

Governed As It Were by Chance

Sarah comes home to search for answers and with Cosima's help she digs into the origins of the clone experiment. The hunt takes her into perilous territory that could cost her more than she realizes.

Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: May 17, 2014

Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est

Rachel goes on the warpath and lashes out at Sarah's loved ones. While Sarah tries to keep them safe, an unexpected visitor threatens to derail her plans.

To Hound Nature in Her Wanderings

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: May 24, 2014

To Hound Nature in Her Wanderings

Sarah joins forces with an unlikely ally, when she follows a trail of clues that she hopes will lead her to the origins of the clone experiment. Meanwhile, Cosima and Delphine make a discovery that could prove to be the key to treating Cosima's illness.

Knowledge of Causes, and Secret Motion of Things

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: May 31, 2014

Knowledge of Causes, and Secret Motion of Things

A rehab confidante betrays Alison and threatens to expose the truth about Aynsley's death, which causes Alison to go into a free fall on the eve of Family Day. The clones gather to contain the fallout.

Variable and Full of Perturbation

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2014

Variable and Full of Perturbation

A new player in the clone conspiracy emerges and turns up at Felix's door, which sends him into crisis mode. Meanwhile, Sarah struggles with whether to surrender a crucial piece of leverage and strike a deal with Dyad.

Things Which Have Never Yet Been Done

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2014

Things Which Have Never Yet Been Done

Cosima takes a turn for the worse, which forces Sarah to take desperate measures that result in tragic consequences for those she loves. Meanwhile, the Proletheans set their ultimate plan in motion; and Alison and Donnie tangle with the law.

By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Jun 21, 2014

By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried

The war with Dyad is all but lost when Rachel's latest ploy forces a broken Sarah to concede. The Clone Club springs into action, uniting in a reckless gambit to save Sarah. As they fight to gain their freedom, Sarah encounters a new ally and uncovers a terrifying new dimension to the conspiracy.

Season 3

The Weight of This Combination

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2015

The Weight of This Combination

Season 3 begins with Sarah pursuing the missing Helena who is being held in a faraway compound. Sarah uses her wiles and acting chops to deter a Topside investigator who threatens the Leda sisters' lives.

Transitory Sacrifices of Crisis

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2015

Transitory Sacrifices of Crisis

Castor pursues the Leda clones for original tissue samples. Meanwhile, Helena, who is pregnant and imprisoned, is examined by a mysterious villain.

Formalized, Complex, and Costly

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: May 2, 2015

Formalized, Complex, and Costly

Leda and Castor are both on the hunt for original clone DNA. On the lam, Mark and Gracie pursue new leads to find the samples that might set them free, while Art and Sarah reunite to track them down. Meanwhile, Cosima and Scott try to learn more about Castor's biology and Alison's new money-making venture is going gangbusters. A shocking revelation about the Castor-Leda connection leaves the sisters reeling, just before Sarah witnesses a deadly Prolethean-Castor face-off.

Newer Elements of Our Defense

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: May 9, 2015

Newer Elements of Our Defense

Mark is taken down in a Prolethean shoot-out and Sarah must step in to help. But as Sarah gathers intel that puts her on the trail of the original Castor DNA, a familiar foe is not far behind. While Helena continues to toil in a faraway military compound, it is ultimately Sarah's fate that will hang in the balance as she tries to save her sister. Meanwhile, Gracie is cast out from the Prolethean fold, and Alison and Donnie come face-to-face with unhappy drug lord, Jason Kellerman.

Scarred by Many Past Frustrations

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: May 16, 2015

Scarred by Many Past Frustrations

Helena and her seestra are reunited at the Castor camp when Sarah is captured. As Sarah suffers testing, Paul appears to chide her; but his allegiances are beginning to strain. While the Leda family worries about Sarah's absence, Gracie ‘breaks Amish' under the care of Mrs. S and an unwilling Felix. Cosima falls hard for an internet date, Shay.

Certain Agony of the Battlefield

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: May 23, 2015

Certain Agony of the Battlefield

Paul is pushed into action when he discovers the ugly truth behind the Castor Boys' logbooks of names. Meanwhile, Felix becomes desperate for information on Sarah's whereabouts and presses the still-ailing Rachel for any shred of a lead.

Community of Dreadful Fear and Hate

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: May 30, 2015

Community of Dreadful Fear and Hate

Alison must secure a store front in order to take her and Donnie's business to the "next level." But things don't go according to plan when her mother, Connie, proves to be a major hindrance. Cosima is facing familiar health issues and calls upon beleaguered Alison for a favor. But with Alison working to save an imperiled Donnie from the merciless hands of a drug lord, it's Cosima who ends up doing a favor. An unassuming Scott gets closer to the greatest discovery of all, when he sits down with beleaguered clone Rachel.

Ruthless in Purpose, and Insidious in Method

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Jun 6, 2015

Ruthless in Purpose, and Insidious in Method

When Rachel makes a promise to Sarah, it comes with a hefty price. Meanwhile, Helena and Gracie work with the Hendrixes, and Donnie takes Kellerman to task. Over at Castor, Coady and Benchman scheme to track down the Castor Original, and Rudy descends on DYAD for a much needed asset.

Insolvent Phantom of Tomorrow

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Jun 13, 2015

Insolvent Phantom of Tomorrow

Clone Club heads to London to track down the Castor Original, but their enemies follow closely.

History Yet to Be Written

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Jun 20, 2015

History Yet to Be Written

Kendall may be the key to stop Castor; the sisters appear to be thwarting their most dangerous foe.

Season 4

The Collapse of Nature

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Apr 14, 2016

The Collapse of Nature

After two months of respite, Sarah's hard-won refuge in Iceland is shattered by a Neolution attack. Once again forced to flee, she realizes no matter how far her family runs it will never be far enough.

Transgressive Border Crossing

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2016

Transgressive Border Crossing

After evading a Neolution attack in Iceland, Sarah returns home to track down an elusive new ally. She follows breadcrumbs and uncovers the next facet of Neolution's agenda – implanting dangerous technological devices in humans. However, those she left behind are wary about her return, not wanting to relinquish their semblance of normalcy. As Cosima struggles with Delphine's disappearance, Alison and Donnie host a pregnant and ever-hungry Helena. Meanwhile Felix, feeling like an outsider, embarks on his own journey of self-discovery.

The Stigmata of Progress

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2016

The Stigmata of Progress

As Sarah reels from the shocking discovery of Neolution's biotech, she's desperate to find answers. Always impulsive, she follows a lead into a harrowing encounter that requires the help of a reluctant new player. Eager to assist, Mrs. S strikes an alliance with an old nemesis. Rachel receives a visit from her keeper and takes a fraught step forward towards recovery. Meanwhile, Helena is mistaken for "Mrs. Hendrix" when she answers a visit from suspicious visitors.

From Instinct to Rational Control

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: May 5, 2016

From Instinct to Rational Control

Sarah forms an alliance with a former enemy in hopes of getting to the head of Neolution. Elsewhere: Alison orders Felix and Donnie to invade a Neolution fertility clinic and a Susan Duncan leaves Rachel to make a devastating decision.

Human Raw Material

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: May 12, 2016

Human Raw Material

While Sarah takes the day off to reconnect with Kira, Cosima steps up and infiltrates an exclusive Neolutionist fertility research center. A shocking discovery of their clandestine experiments leads her into a dangerous encounter.

The Scandal of Altruism

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: May 19, 2016

The Scandal of Altruism

When Cosima admits doubts about finding a cure in time to save her life, Sarah makes a lone decision that exposes Kendall to those she's spent years hiding from. Meanwhile, Art and Felix team up to protect naïve clone, Krystal Goderitch, from herself.

The Antisocialism of Sex

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: May 26, 2016

The Antisocialism of Sex

Sarah regresses to old habits while struggling to cope with a loss. Following in Beth's footsteps, Sarah questions her strength to carry on.

The Redesign of Natural Objects

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2016

The Redesign of Natural Objects

As Alison is terrified by Neolution threats made against Donnie, Sarah and Mrs. S question her loyalty to her sestras. Siobhan sneaks out to seek vengeance. Cosima and Susan Duncan work together in a final attempt to discover a cure.

The Mitigation of Competition

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2016

The Mitigation of Competition

With Susan Duncan deposed, Sarah finds herself in the same position as Rachel–under Evie Cho's heel. The archenemies form an uneasy alliance in an attempt to bring Evie down and restore Susan to power.

From Dancing Mice to Psychopaths

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2016

From Dancing Mice to Psychopaths

When communication with Cosima is cut off and Neolution appears to be within striking distance, Sarah's alliance with Rachel goes out the window. Sarah lures a high-level Neolutionist into a trap, and sets out to bring down Neolution once and for all.

Season 5

The Few Who Dare

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Jun 10, 2017

The Few Who Dare

Sarah is deeply wounded and struggling to stay alive on the Island. Driven deep into its forest by Neolutionists and worse, she strives to make it far enough to rescue Cosima. Meanwhile, a recovering Cosima reunites with Delphine, but there's way more going on this Island than Cosima imagined and Delphine can't give her all the answers she needs. What is clear is that Rachel is now in firmly in charge at the right-hand of the 170-year-old founder of Neolution, PT Westmorland. Back home, Neolution puts the screws to Alison and Donnie in their hunt for Helena. The sestras couldn't be further apart when they need most to be together.

Clutch of Greed

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Jun 17, 2017

Clutch of Greed

Captured by Neolution, Sarah receives a damning ultimatum from Rachel: come into the fold, or lose your family. Her decision causes a clash with Kira who begins exploring her own maturity. Meanwhile, Ferdinand struggles to get a handle on Rachel's new velvet glove mandate in pursuit of the clones. With Neolutionists and Ferdinand watching their every move, Felix brings an old ally into the mix to help his family get Kira to safety. On the Island, Cosima struggles to comprehend the reality of the Neolution myth made real.

Beneath Her Heart

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Jun 24, 2017

Beneath Her Heart

Stuck on the sidelines with Neolutionists crawling all over her home, Alison seeks to return to her community center, but Bailey Downs has moved on from her. As she flounders to take back some semblance of control, the ghost of friendships' past rears its handsome head. Art and his new partner show up at the Hendrix residence to continue their search for Helena, forcing Art to make a difficult moral judgement.

Let the Children and Childbearers Toil

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Jul 1, 2017

Let the Children and Childbearers Toil

Mrs. S. and Sarah set out to investigate a lead on a Neolution defector; an unexpected reunion takes place; Cosima has a terrible discovery.

Ease for Idle Millionaires

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Jul 8, 2017

Ease for Idle Millionaires

Sarah and Kira spend time at home; secrets are unlocked about Kira's gifts; Cosima joins Delphine at the mansion.

Manacled Slim Wrists

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Jul 15, 2017

Manacled Slim Wrists

Cosima is forced into an alliance that accelerates P.T. Westmorland's agenda; Krystal stumbles onto a vital clue.

Gag or Throttle

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Jul 22, 2017

Gag or Throttle

Westmoreland demands a more aggressive action on Kira; Sarah fights to save her daughter; Rachel discovers a dark secret; Cosima has a clue about Westmoreland's identity.

Guillotines Decide

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Jul 29, 2017

Guillotines Decide

Mrs. S orders the sisters to celebrate Felix's art opening; Sarah remains on edge with a nagging suspicion that S is hiding something.

One Fettered Slave

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Aug 5, 2017

One Fettered Slave

A devastating loss is suffered; Sarah learns that Helena has been kidnapped; Clone Club bands together to find Helena before her babies are born.

To Right the Wrongs of Many

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Aug 12, 2017

To Right the Wrongs of Many

Helena takes shelter behind enemy lines, and Sarah and Art struggle to protect her and end the siege.

Specials

The Cloneversation

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Apr 12, 2014

The Cloneversation

In this one-hour special, cast members, celebrity guests and hard-core fans gather to celebrate BBC AMERICA's dramatic conspiracy thriller Orphan Black
Wil Wheaton hosts actress Tatiana Maslany, and clone club favorites Jordan Gavaris, (Felix), Dylan Bruce (Paul) and Evelyne Brochu (Delphine) along with clone-club members, Patton Oswalt and Orlando Jones as they look back at some of the most intense, funny and heart-stopping moments from season one and a look ahead at the explosive new season.

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