The Institute

Luke Ellis wakes up at The Institute, a facility that abducts teenagers with psychic powers. Ms. Sigsby, the charismatic director, claims they’re saving the world. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.

Luke 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.

The young captives at The Institute face a harrowing milestone as Kalisha prepares for graduation, and Luke and his friends desperately seek answers about the facility's true purpose. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson grows suspicious of local conspiracies.

At the Institute, Luke tries to hide his new powers, despite a brutal interrogation. A violent incident with a newcomer causes problems for Sigsby. Meanwhile in Denison, Tim isn’t buying the official story about what happened to Annie.

In this heart-pounding episode, the sinister truth behind The Institute's operations comes into sharp focus, and Luke puts into motion a daring escape plan with help from young Avery and a sympathetic staff member. But can he make it out?

As Luke flees through woods, Institute security chief Stackhouse and Sigsby scramble to contain the situation, revealing the depths of their paranoia about the dark nature of their work. With surveillance systems compromised, a corrupt journalist lying in wait, and shadowy forces moving to contain Luke's potential revelations, time is running out. But the biggest twist may be yet to come.

In the season's penultimate episode, Luke and Tim find themselves on the run, desperately seeking some kind of help. They seek refuge with one of Tim's colleagues, but their safety is short-lived when Sigsby tracks them down. Meanwhile, at the Institute, Avery's newfound powers cause concern, while Kalisha and the other kids regain hope upon learning of Luke's escape.

In a thrilling season finale, Luke returns to The Institute to help his imprisoned friends as Stackhouse prepares to eliminate them all. Young telepath Avery Dixon discovers he can connect with children at other secret facilities worldwide. While Tim and Wendy attempt to negotiate with Stackhouse, Luke helps Avery establish a connection with other gifted children across the globe.