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 confronts Luke with the truth about his parents, determining that he's a TP. Meanwhile, Nick "graduates" and is taken to Back Half. where he learns more about what goes on there and what the Institute is doing with the psychic teens.
Run
E6
RunLuke escapes the Institute with Maureen's help, and finally meets Tim. Now, Tim has to convince Luke he's sincere. Meanwhile, Stackhouse and Sigsby learn about Luke's escape, and Stackhouse calls on reinforcements to bring in the wayward boy.
Hide
E7
HideTim and Luke lose one of their allies when another mole takes desperate action. Then the pair turns to Wendy for help, but Sigsby and her clean-up team arrive in town to pick up Luke and eliminate Tim once and for all. Tim gets the upper hand, and Sigsby fully explains what the Institute has been doing.
Fight
E8
FightOur characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.