The Institute

Season 1

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The plot centers around Luke Ellis whose parents are murdered in the middle of the night by intruders. Luke wakes up at The Institute in a room that looks just like his own, except there's no window. Outside his door are other doors, behind which are other kids with special talents, such as telekinesis and telepathy, who got there the same way Luke did.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

The Boy
E1
The BoyLuke Ellis wakes up at The Institute, a facility that abducts teenagers with psychic powers. Ms. Sigsby, the place's charismatic director, claims they're saving the world. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.
Shots for Dots
E2
Shots for DotsLuke bonds with the other Front Half residents, begins plotting his escape. Meanwhile, Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach. In town, Tim begins to look into The Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff.
Graduation
E3
GraduationIn town, Tim meets Kate and talks more with Annie. As Tim begins to learn more about the Institute, at the Institute Luke and Nicky plan their escape now that they have Avery to help them. Sigsby finds herself at odds with Stackhouse, while Hendricks continues his testing.
The Box
E4
The BoxThree new arrivals show up at the Institute and one is prone to violent outbursts. Sigsby suspects Hendricks is working behind her back with Stackhouse to move Luke along the PC track. Meanwhile, Tim tells Wendy why he thinks Annie's death was no suicide.
Back Half
E5
Back HalfSigsby tricks Luke into confirming he's TP, forcing him to move up his escape attempt; Tim's suspicions put him on the Institute's radar.
Sun, Aug 10
E6
RunAs Tim's investigation pays off in ways he never imagined and Sigsby scrambles to avert disaster, Luke must finally decide who he can trust.
Aug 17
E7
HideLuke and Tim go on a desperate search for help as Sigsby uses all of her formidable assets in a last-ditch attempt to keep the Institute's secrets.
Aug 24
E8
FightOur characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.