Syfy · Ended

Ascension

Drama, Science-Fiction · 2014 · Rated 7.7/10

Last aired: S1 E3, Night Three · 2014-12-17

In 1963 the American government begins a covert mission sending hundreds of people on a century long journey aboard the starship Ascension. Its goal: to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the trip, the murder of a young woman -- as Ascension approaches the point of no return -- prompts some to question the project.

Cast

Andrea Roth Juliet Bryce

Brandon Bell Officer Oren Gault

Brian Van Holt William Denninger

Gil Bellows Harris Enzmann

Jacqueline Byers Nora Bryce

P.J. Boudousqué James Toback

Tiffany Lonsdale Emily Vanderhaus

Tricia Helfer Viondra Denniger

Season 1

E1 Night One 2014-12-15 · 120 min The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the true nature of their covert mission when 50 years into their journey, which began in 1963, a young woman turns up dead of suspicious circumstances.

E2 Night Two 2014-12-16 · 120 min Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewhere, Viondra suspects there is a traitor within her ranks of stewardesses after Councilman Rose becomes privy to inside information; something mysterious seems to be happening to young Christa Valis; and James Toback attempts to impress Nora by making a deal to get into Officers Training School.

E3 Night Three 2014-12-17 · 120 min The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthing rights is announced; the Denningers work together to secure their power and upset Councilman Rose; and Viondra seizes an opportunity to assert her dominance when a mysterious power surge knocks out systems on the ship.

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