The Sentence

Season 2 - Episode 22: The Sentence
Overview
Let the punishment fit the crime: an ambitious inventor, Dr. Jack Henson, creates a "" virtual prison"" and wants the government to adopt it nation-wide. Using his invention, convicts serve a life sentence in just a few hours. Henson claims the harsh sentences will ensure that criminals never offend again while the short time required cuts prison costs. He seems to be making his point until they connect an innocent man to the apparatus and the demonstration goes sour. To save the young man's life, Henson must submit to his own invention -- and to a lesson in the true meaning of justice.
Episode Information
TV Show
The Outer Limits
Season
Season 2
Episode Number
22
Air Date
August 4, 1996
Runtime
45 minutes
Rating
3.4/5
Guest Stars

David Hyde Pierce
Dr. Jack Henson

Jan D'Arcy
Senator Sara Watson

Andrea Roth
Dr. Dana Elwin

Garwin Sanford
Senator Meade

Dave 'Squatch' Ward
Giant Convict
J. Douglas Stewart
Watts
Crew
Joseph L. Scanlan
Director

Melissa Rosenberg
Writer