The Outer Limits (1995) S04E17 - Lithia
S04E17 Lithia
Episode Overview
Title: Lithia Plot: In the year 2055, a world devastated by the Great War and the ensuing Scourge is now entirely inhabited by women, as all men have perished. Major Jason Mercer (David Keith), who has been cryogenically frozen for four decades, is revived in the small agricultural haven of Lithia. This community is governed by a council of women, including the dignified elder Hera (Julie Harris), along with Ariel (Claire Rankin), Miranda (Nadia Capone), and Pele (Kirsten Williamson). Mercer's presence ignites discussions about masculinity among the women and stirs repressed desires in some. As he witnesses Lithia's struggles, Mercer repairs their outdated machinery and encourages Miranda to negotiate with the nearby settlement of Hyacinth for electricity, defying the elders' wishes and ultimately bringing the machines back to life.