The Strain - 1.01 to 1.03 Press Release

The Strain 1.01 - Night Zero

(Airs July 13, 10:00 pm e/p)

When a plane lands in New York City with everyone on board dead, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC’s Canary Project, and his team are called upon to investigate. Harlem pawnbroker Abraham Setrakian races to the airport, convinced that what looks at first like a mysterious viral outbreak might be the beginning of something infinitely more sinister. 

The Strain 1.02 - The Box

(Airs July 20, 10:00 pm e/p)

The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora’s attempt to quarantine them is thwarted as the disinformation campaign begins. Meanwhile, in jail, Setrakian receives a surprise visit from an old — a very old — acquaintance. Written by David Weddle & Bradley Thompson; directed by David Semel.

The Strain 1.03 - Gone Smooth

(Airs July 27, 10:00 pm e/p)

Eph and Nora fight to save Captain Redfern’s life before coming face-to-face with the horrifying effects of the virus. A spike in rat attacks signals Fet that something inexplicable is happening deep below the city. Released from jail, Setrakian begins his own merciless plan to stop the spread of the disease.

Source: FX