Ep 9. Sins of the Father

In the ninth episode of season 2 of Zoo, titled "Sins of the Father," the team is faced with a new challenge as they continue on their mission to save the world from a catastrophic animal outbreak. The episode begins with the team undertaking the arduous task of setting up a perimeter around a military base that has been overrun by hybrid animals. Once inside, they discover a new threat in the form of an intelligent super-baboon, which has somehow managed to manipulate other animals into following its lead.

Meanwhile, Jackson’s father, Robert Oz (played by Ken Olin), has arrived at the team's headquarters. Jackson is unsure of his father’s motives, suspecting that he may be working with the organization that caused the animal outbreak in the first place. When Robert reveals that he is dying and wants to make amends with his son, Jackson is torn between his desire to forgive his father and his mistrust of his motives.

The team faces further obstacles when they discover that the super-baboon being controlled by Robert’s former business partner, Dr. Clementine Lewis (played by Madelaine Petsch), who has been experimenting on animals in secret. Her ultimate goal is to create an army of hybrid animals with superior intelligence that she can control, and she is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her objectives.

As Jackson works through his mixed feelings about his father, the team is forced to deal with attacks from the super-baboon and its followers while also trying to take down Clementine’s operation. Along the way, they must navigate a complex moral landscape in which the ends do not always justify the means.

As the episode draws to a close, tension reaches a boiling point, and Jackson finally confronts his father about his motives. The story pulls no punches when it comes to emotional stakes, with the relationship between father and son at the center of the action. As one of the show's most intense episodes to date, "Sins of the Father" will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

Overall, "Sins of the Father" is an exceptionally well-crafted episode that takes the show's complexity to new heights. The suspenseful storyline mixed with the ongoing themes of family dynamics and morality make it a must-see for fans of the show, and keep them returning for more. The episode offers a perfect blend of action, drama and introspection that defines what makes Zoo so compelling and enjoyable.