The Hot Zone - Episode Guide

Lt. Col. Nancy Jaax is a wife and mother of two with one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, handling the world's deadliest viruses. In 1989, she tests a sample and fears it may be in the deadliest category of viruses.

In the USAMRIID lab, Lt. Col. Nancy Jaax and Dr. Peter Jahrling test new specimens and come face to face with the virus. Jaax is determined to figure out the source and brings in her mentor, reclusive Ebola expert Dr. Wade Carter.

When varying agencies disagree on how to handle Nancy Jaax's discovery, she quickly realizes there are few protocols in place for containing a deadly virus on U.S. soil, as an employee at the monkey research facility falls ill.

Nancy Jaax begins to lead a team from USAMRIID, while her husband searches for a way to protect his wife. Meanwhile, Jaax believes her mentor, Dr. Wade Carter, may have a different agenda, while more employees are tested for possible exposure.

Inside the primate research facility, unforeseen dangers arise. Nancy Jaax works tirelessly in Biosafety Level 4 to find out why the virus is behaving differently in human victims than expected.

An already volatile situation inside the infected research facility boils to a head. Jaax ultimately must face the ramifications of trying to balance her dangerous career and her loving family.

After an anthrax attack on US soil, Special Agent Matthew Ryker begins his investigation.

The investigation moves to New York as a new case of anthrax appears at 30 Rock.

An attack on Capitol Hill sends panic through DC. Officials struggle to properly respond.

Ryker and team trace how the letter was sent, as another side of Bruce comes to light.

Dani's lone wolf theory gains traction, and the FBI surprises Ryker with an announcement.

Bruce becomes increasingly unhinged as the FBI circles him as a suspect. 

Go beyond The Hot Zone to see the incredible real-life stories of those on the frontlines fighting against one of the world's most deadly viruses.