12 Monkeys Season 1 Episode 8 Yesterday
- TV14
- March 6, 2015
- 42 min
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7.7 (1,291)
In 12 Monkeys season 1 episode 8, titled "Yesterday", Cole and Dr. Railly travel to the 1940s to discover the origins of the Army of the 12 Monkeys. They end up in a mental institution where they meet a patient who may hold the key to their investigation. Meanwhile, Jennifer Goines continues to experience hallucinations and begins to question her own sanity.
The episode opens with Cole and Dr. Railly arriving in the 1940s, where they immediately encounter a mysterious woman named Lillian who seems to know more than she's letting on. They soon discover that Lillian is a patient at a mental institution, and that she may hold the key to uncovering the origins of the Army of the 12 Monkeys.
Cole and Dr. Railly pose as doctors in order to gain access to Lillian, and they begin to question her about her knowledge of the Army of the 12 Monkeys. Lillian is hesitant to reveal anything at first, but eventually opens up about a group of scientists who were conducting dangerous experiments during WWII.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Goines is still struggling with her own mental health. She begins to experience vivid hallucinations and becomes increasingly paranoid. She confides in Cole's friend, Leland Goines, who tries to help her manage her symptoms.
Back in the 1940s, Cole and Dr. Railly continue their investigation and learn that the scientists conducting the experiments were funded by a wealthy benefactor named Markridge. They soon discover a connection between Markridge and the Army of the 12 Monkeys, and begin to formulate a plan to stop them.
As the episode comes to a close, Cole and Dr. Railly must race against time to stop the Army of the 12 Monkeys from carrying out their plan. Meanwhile, Jennifer's mental state continues to deteriorate, and she becomes more and more convinced that something sinister is going on.
Overall, "Yesterday" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that delves deeper into the origins of the Army of the 12 Monkeys. With plenty of twists and turns, it keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.