War of the Worlds: To Heal the Leper

"This is Harrison Blackwood. These may be the last words I ever speak on this Earth."

- Harrison Blackwood

"To Heal the Leper" is the ninth episode of season one of the science fiction series War of the Worlds. It was directed by William Fruet and written by David Tynan. It first aired in syndication on Monday, November 21st, 1988.

Plot
The aliens are in jeopardy, as the Advocacy's collective counsel is crippled from the weakened state of one of the three. It seems that a dark cloud is lifting, but only Harrison believes they remain a threat.

Synopsis
Needing medicine for a sick Advocate, the aliens steal human brains. Their transmissions stop. Everyone except Harrison concludes that the aliens have gone. He links the brain thefts to alien activity. Sylvia Van Buren's strange drawings lead Harrison to a power plant where the aliens, processing the brains in a crystalline device, cure the Advocate and then leave.

Quotes

 * Advocate #2: Originally, we'd intended to put your brain matter to good use. Now you vile creatures can serve a higher purpose.
 * Advocate #1: Now we will use your bodies. [to alien jailer] Bring us the three strongest.
 * Alien Jailer: As you wish.

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 * Scott: [possessed] You're finished now.
 * Teen Queen: I am? I thought a perm took a whole hour.
 * Scott: Not anymore. We don't have time.
 * Teen Queen: I hate it. What are you gonna do with this?
 * Scott: [holds up a small saw] How about a little off the top?