Orphan Black season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Sarah Manning, returning to town, witnesses a woman identical to her, Elizabeth Childs, commit suicide at a train station. Seizing the opportunity, Sarah assumes Elizabeth's identity to escape her troubled life. She discovers Elizabeth was a cop under investigation and had substantial savings. Meanwhile, Sarah's ex-boyfriend Vic believes she's dead, a lie perpetuated by her foster brother Felix. Sarah's impersonation becomes complicated as she uncovers Elizabeth's investigation into other look-alikes and encounters another doppelgänger, Katja, who is mysteriously shot dead.

Full Episode S01E01 Recap

### Scene: Huxley Station Drama - A woman with an English accent, Sarah, is at Huxley Station, calling someone about seeing her daughter, Kira. - She witnesses a woman who looks just like her, Elizabeth Childs, commit suicide by jumping in front of a train. - Sarah is shocked and retrieves Elizabeth's bag left on the platform. ### Scene: Meeting with Felix - Sarah meets her foster brother Felix at a bar, discussing her recent experiences and her plan to impersonate Elizabeth. - They examine Elizabeth's belongings, discovering two phones and a significant amount of money in her account. ### Scene: Dealing with Vic - Sarah's abusive ex-boyfriend Vic confronts Felix, looking for Sarah and the drugs she stole from him. - Felix, under pressure, lies that Sarah is dead to get rid of Vic. ### Scene: Sarah Steps into Beth's Life - Sarah decides to impersonate Elizabeth (Beth) to access her money. - She encounters Beth's boyfriend, Paul, and manages to maintain her cover. ### Scene: At the Bank - Sarah, as Beth, goes to the bank to withdraw $75,000 from Beth's account. - She also discovers Beth is a police detective under investigation for a shooting incident. ### Scene: Beth's Police Colleagues - Sarah, still posing as Beth, interacts with Beth's partner, Art, who is suspicious of her behavior. - She struggles to maintain her cover as a cop during the investigation meeting. ### Scene: Funeral Arrangements and Revelations - Felix organizes a fake wake for Sarah to convince Vic of her death. - Sarah learns more about Beth's troubled life and her investigation into other women who look like her. ### Scene: The Wake and Kira's Appearance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main plot of the episode?

Sarah witnesses a woman who looks just like her commit suicide and decides to impersonate her to escape her troubled life.

Who is Sarah trying to escape from at the beginning of the episode?

Sarah is trying to escape from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Vic.

What significant discovery does Sarah make about the woman who looks like her?

Sarah discovers that the woman, Elizabeth Childs, has a large sum of money in her bank account and is a police detective.

How does Sarah deal with Vic's inquiries about her whereabouts?

Sarah's foster brother Felix lies to Vic, telling him that Sarah is dead.

What challenge does Sarah face when impersonating Beth?

Sarah struggles to maintain her cover as a police detective under investigation for a shooting incident.

Who is Katja, and what happens to her?

Katja is another woman who looks like Sarah and Beth. She is suddenly shot dead in front of Sarah.

How does Sarah react to seeing her daughter Kira at the wake?

Sarah is stunned and realizes the impact of her deception on her loved ones.

What does Sarah learn about Beth's investigation?

Sarah learns that Beth was investigating other women who look like her, including Katja.

Who organizes the wake for Sarah?

Felix organizes a fake wake for Sarah to convince Vic and others of her death.

What is the significance of the $75,000 in Beth's account?

The $75,000 represents a way for Sarah to escape her past and start a new life.

Orphan Black season 1 episode 1

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