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Sanctuary

Sanctuary follows the adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population and a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans.

Along with her new recruit, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Will Zimmerman, her quirky tech wiz Henry and her fearless daughter Ashley, Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence.

Series Overview

Rating

  • imDb Rating: 7.3 (18,057 Votes)
  • Metascore: N/A

Plot

Stem cells, gene therapy, transplants, and cloning have changed the definition of "humanity" in the modern world, but the darker side contains monsters that only few are brave enough to face, because the future lies in their hands.

Details

  • Rated: N/A
  • Released: 03 Oct 2008
  • Runtime: 44 min
  • Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
  • Director: N/A
  • Writer: Damian Kindler
  • Actors: Amanda Tapping, Robin Dunne, Christopher Heyerdahl, Ryan Robbins
  • Language: English
  • Country: Canada
  • Awards: Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 20 wins & 54 nominations.
  • Total Seasons: 4

Previous Episode

Friday December 30 Sanctuary for None: Part 2

Sanctuary for None: Part 2

Episode 4x13; Dec 30, 2011

With the new Abnormal Homeland now openly under threat, Henry and Tesla learn that the SCIU weaponized Tesla's work to use against Abnormals. Bigfoot and Kate investigate Caleb's rise to power while Will and Abby look into Magnus' past.

Previous Episodes

Sanctuary for None: Part 2
4x13: Sanctuary for None: Part 2
Sanctuary for None: Part 1
4x12: Sanctuary for None: Part 1
The Depths
4x11: The Depths
Acolyte
4x10: Acolyte
Chimera
4x9: Chimera
Fugue
4x8: Fugue
Icebreaker
4x7: Icebreaker
Homecoming
4x6: Homecoming
Resistance
4x5: Resistance
View All Episodes

Cast

Amanda Tapping Dr. Helen Magnus
Amanda Tapping as Dr. Helen Magnus
Robin Dunne Dr. Will Zimmerman
Robin Dunne as Dr. Will Zimmerman
Ryan Robbins Henry Foss
Ryan Robbins as Henry Foss
Christopher Heyerdahl Bigfoot
Christopher Heyerdahl as Bigfoot
Agam Darshi Kate Freelander
Agam Darshi as Kate Freelander
Christopher Heyerdahl John Druitt
Christopher Heyerdahl as John Druitt
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  • Season 2
  • Season 3
  • Season 4

Season 1

Episode No. No. Overall Title Airdate Runtime Summary
1 1 Sanctuary for All (1) 2008-10-03 60

The enigmatic Dr. Helen Magnus recruits insightful forensic psychiatrist Will Zimmerman to join her in the quest to track, study and protect the strange and often terrifying creatures that secretly populate our world.

2 2 Sanctuary for All (2) 2008-10-03 60

As Will attempts to help Alexi cope with his abnormality, Helen gets a visitor from her past.

3 3 Fata Morgana 2008-10-10 60

Dr. Helen Magnus, her daughter Ashley, and new to the Sanctuary, Dr. Will Zimmerman release three women from a mysterious crypt in Scotland, bringing them back to the Sanctuary for refuge. Unbeknownst to the team, and the women themselves, they have extraordinary powers. And their disappearance does not go undetected by a powerful cabal, resolute on reclaiming what it determines is theirs.

4 4 Folding Man 2008-10-17 60

An investigation into a string of bizarre robberies leads Magnus and Will to a crime ring of thieves who seem to be able to slip between the cracks of the law… literally.

5 5 Kush 2008-10-24 60

Returning with an abnormal captured in the Himalayas, Magnus and Will are stranded from civilization and aid after their plane goes down in a desolate mountain range. While anxiously waiting for a rescue team, the surviving passengers begin to fall victim to vicious and deadly attacks throughout the night. It becomes chillingly apparent that surviving the cold is the least of their worries and no one, not even Magnus and Will, is above suspicion.

6 6 Nubbins 2008-11-07 60

When a mating pair of cute, furry and seemingly harmless abnormals is brought in for scientific study, the Sanctuary team begins to exhibit some hidden animal attractions for one another.

7 7 The Five 2008-11-14 60

While leading a covert meeting in Rome, Magnus encounters an old friend from her past who confides that the cabal has come to exact revenge on her for the events in "Fata Morgana."

8 8 Edward 2008-11-21 60

A young artist with an uncanny ability to draw remarkably detailed pictures from memory may be the key to solving a case surrounding the suspicious death of his abusive father.

9 9 Requiem 2008-12-05 60

Magnus and Will investigate a distressing call for help deep below the Bermuda Triangle resulting in a deadly battle to save Magnus's life.

10 10 Warriors 2008-12-12 60

Investigating the disappearance of an old college friend, Will finds himself caught in an underground fight club where the combatants are genetically engineered abnormals who fight to the death like modern day gladiators.

11 11 Instinct 2008-12-19 60

Magnus and the Sanctuary team attempt to capture a rare and deadly creature - all under the watchful eye of a local news crew.

12 12 Revelations (1) 2009-01-02 60

Abnormals in remote regions are subjected to an airborne biological agent that compels them to launch a violent string of murders.

13 13 Revelations (2) 2009-01-09 60

The Five, led by Magnus, attempt to find the secret labyrinth in the decimated city of Bhalasaam. Once located, they must complete a series of cryptic tests that can only be achieved using each of their unique powers.

Season 2

Episode No. No. Overall Title Airdate Runtime Summary
1 14 End of Nights (1) 2009-10-09 60

The search for Ashley puts Magnus and her allies in the path of Kate Freelander (Agam Darshi), a con artist with ties to the Cabal who divulges the location of a secret facility.

2 15 End of Nights (2) 2009-10-16 60

Furious at being duped into a trap, Magnus takes on Kate, demanding information and complete access to her Cabal contacts. The Cabal's true agenda is revealed and Magnus realizes that they are not only holding Ashley as ransom to obtain complete control of the Sanctuary Network, but turning her into the ultimate weapon. She might have to choose between saving her only daughter, or losing the Sanctuary and all the lives and secrets within it.

3 16 Eulogy 2009-10-23 60

With chaos all around them, the team must come to terms with how to rebuild after the Cabal's attacks. Magnus takes a methodical approach to prove Ashley is still alive, while Will and Henry take on the daunting task of processing the hundreds of Abnormals who now seek refuge at the Sanctuary.

4 17 Hero 2009-10-30 60

A superhero is trapped by Magnus, and his lack of finesse affects the team's work. Elsewhere, Will and Declan go on the search for a creature that's loose in the city, after the discovery of an eggshell.

5 18 Pavor Nocturnus 2009-11-06 60

A disoriented Magnus wakes up to find the Sanctuary in ruins and the entire city decimated, with no memory of how the devastation occurred.

6 19 Fragments 2009-11-13 60

Dr. Helen Magnus fights to save the life of one of the Sanctuary's research scientists who was viciously attacked by a seemingly docile Abnormal. Baffled by the creature's uncharacteristic behavior, Henry tries to figure out what, or who, caused the domesticated Abnormal to react so violently.

7 20 Veritas 2009-11-20 60

Will goes up against the heads of the Sanctuary Network to defend Magnus who is charged with a shocking murder. But as the evidence stacks up against her, even Will has trouble finding a way to convincingly defend her innocence.

8 21 Next Tuesday 2009-12-04 60

Magnus and Will are called to make a straightforward retrieval of a rare Abnormal off the coast of Louisiana. With a commissioned helicopter, the retrieval is successful and their cargo securely on board. But as the pair starts heading back to the mainland, something causes the unusual sea creature to break loose.

9 22 Penance 2009-12-11 60

Magnus is reunited with an old friend, Jimmy who is transporting a valuable elemental Abnormal to the Sanctuary for safety. But an underground mob accustomed to cashing in on the Abnormal black market, tracks down Jimmy and his valuable cargo before the delivery is complete. Magnus and Jimmy find themselves in a dangerous shootout, determined to save the Abnormal.

10 23 Sleepers 2009-12-18 60

Magnus and Will investigate a number of inexplicable teenage disappearances. The common denominator in the case seems to be that they all recently spent time at an exclusive rehab clinic in Mexico.

11 24 Haunted 2010-01-08 60

The team rescues the occupants of a sinking ship off the coast of South Africa and teleport them to the Sanctuary. However, Magnus suspects Druitt of murdering one of the passengers during the rescue.

12 25 Kali (1) 2010-01-15 60

The team investigate a murder in Mumbai, and find a connection to the ancient cult of Kali, whose followers can foretell disaster. However, Will falls ill and disappears, and is somehow linked to the mystery.

13 26 Kali (2) 2010-01-15 60

Will begins to experience strange visions that are connected to the Cult of Kali. Magnus has difficulty with finding the solution to their problems.

Season 3

Episode No. No. Overall Title Airdate Runtime Summary
1 27 Kali (3) 2010-10-15 60

The Sanctuary team must find and stop Kali before the tidal wave could kill millions. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Will is still fighting for his life.

2 28 Firewall 2010-10-22 60

Will suffers from amnesia regarding the events of his near-death experience, but some unwanted visitors become intent on finding out what is locked in his memory.

3 29 Bank Job 2010-10-29 60

The team goes on a routine mission to retrieve an Abnormal and take it to safety. But the mission becomes anything but routine when they are forced to stage a bank heist in order to protect the public from harm.

4 30 Trail of Blood 2010-11-05 60

Nikola Tesla surfaces, sending Helen an SOS from the Colombian Highlands - but Will doesn't think he can be trusted.

5 31 Hero II: Broken Arrow 2010-11-12 60

Kate gains super-hero-like abilities when an Abnormal attaches itself to her for safekeeping.

6 32 Animus 2010-11-19 60

Word of a possible werewolf sighting prompts Henry and Will to visit an English psychiatric facility. As they probe a potential connection to Henry's Hyper Accelerated Protean past - and future - Magnus and Tesla investigate the mysterious holographic city.

7 33 Breach 2010-11-26 60

Magnus responds to an anonymous call for help at an abandoned building. But when she gets trapped inside, she discovers whoever made the call has a very different agenda.

8 34 For King & Country 2010-12-03 60

With Adam on lockdown at the Sanctuary, Magnus investigates his connection to Hollow Earth - and Druitt - while being forced to reveal dark secrets about the chaotic origins of the Five.

9 35 Vigilante 2010-12-10 60

Will takes command of the Sanctuary while Magnus and Druitt search for a critical artifact in London. Knowing that Magnus's only hope for a cure lies in the secret subterranean city, Will ignores her warnings and releases Adam-Hyde in the hope that he will lead them to an access point for Hollow Earth.

10 36 Hollow Men 2010-12-17 60

Seeking a gateway to the secret subterranean city, Magnus leads a treacherous mission to Tibet - telling a bitter Adam that he must stay behind while promising to bring back a cure for their radiation sickness. Because of their source blood, Magnus insists that Tesla and Druitt stay behind as well, taking the only shield Tesla was able to construct for herself. The hidden city, however, is rigged with deadly security traps - and death awaits the team at every turn.

11 37 Pax Romana 2011-04-15 60

Magnus is revived to answer Ranna's questions and soon figures out that despite Ranna's efforts the city is in great deal of trouble and the fall of Praxis could also threaten the surface world however Magnus is able to help.

12 38 Hangover 2011-04-22 60

Returning home from an overnight trip, Magnus is stunned to find the Sanctuary in a complete and utter shambles - only hours before a scheduled inspection by a UN Security Team. A bruised and battered Henry only adds to the mystery by claiming that he was attacked by Will.

13 39 One Night 2011-04-25 60

Looking to share a quiet, "normal" evening out with Abby, Will and his date are abducted en route to the restaurant by a desperate gang leader who faces certain death without their help. Then, upon learning the abductor's identity, Magnus suddenly ceases all attempts at rescue.

14 40 Metamorphosis 2011-05-02 60

Will's transformation has him literally climbing the walls.

15 41 Wingman 2011-05-09 60

Will and Henry's double date goes awry when Magnus tasks them with an Abnormal delivery.

16 42 Awakening 2011-05-16 60

Magnus and Tesla investigate a former Praxian stronghold and unintentionally stumble on vampiric secrets.

17 43 Normandy 2011-05-23 60

Discover Magnus' role in a turning point of World War II history.

18 44 Carentan 2011-06-06 60

A colleague vanishes amid unexplained disappearances in Normandy, France, where Magnus and her team run into a military blockade during their investigation.

19 45 Out of the Blue 2011-06-13 60

Helen and Will find themselves in an alternate reality, living as suburban neighbors, who experience unsettling dreams that disrupt their new careers.

20 46 Into the Black 2011-06-20 60

Receiving word that a large group of Abnormals has been spotted near a South Dakotan cave entrance, Magnus realizes it's the first wave of Abnormals emerging from Hollow Earth.

Season 4

Episode No. No. Overall Title Airdate Runtime Summary
1 47 Tempus 2011-10-07 60

Magnus has pursued Adam Worth back to 1898 London to stop him from altering and quite possibly completely destroying the future. As she battles to stop Worth, stay hidden from her past-self, and avoid taking any action that might change the events of history, Magnus must also figure out how to get back to her own present day timeline.

2 48 Uprising 2011-10-14 60

As Hollow Earth Abnormals continue to arrive at the surface in droves, Will, Henry, Kate and Bigfoot scramble to prevent all-out war with the Lotus Security Forces. All the while, they are worrying about the whereabouts and safety of Magnus who was last seen heading to Praxis just before the city was destroyed.

3 49 Untouchable 2011-10-21 60

With a government inspector threatening to cut off the Sanctuary's funding, Magnus and Will must explain a mission gone wrong. Meanwhile, Henry has a surprise visitor with some shocking news.

4 50 Monsoon 2011-10-28 60

Magnus flies to a remote island in Africa to meet with the Sanctuary's new top secret advisor, but lands herself in the middle of a deadly hostage situation.

5 51 Resistance 2011-11-04 60

The team tracks an аbnormal fugitive, and discovers that Tesla is the head of a secret research lab for a Homeland Security agency that conducts tests on Abnormals.

6 52 Homecoming 2011-11-11 60

Will runs into unexpected trouble and personal revelations on a trip to the Liberian Sanctuary in Monorovia. Meanwhile, Magnus has her hands full when a couple of ne'er-do-well flying Abnormals recruit her help with a questionable scheme.

7 53 Icebreaker 2011-11-18 60

When a team from the UK Sanctuary gets in trouble on a stranded icebreaker in the Bering Sea, Magnus and Will must figure out who is behind the mysterious happenings at sea.

8 54 Fugue 2011-11-25 60

A mysterious abnormal attacks Abby, and Magnus and Will discover there's only one way to communicate with this unusual enemy - through music.

9 55 Chimera 2011-11-29 60

Just when Magnus thought Adam Worth was gone forever, she and Tesla become trapped in a virtual Sanctuary, where they are attacked by an avatar of Worth – who is determined to enter the "real" world.

10 56 Acolyte 2011-12-09 60

Kate returns from Hollow Earth with word that insurgents are about to strike an above-ground target – and may have inside help from a trusted member of Team Sanctuary.

11 57 The Depths 2011-12-16 60

A quest to capture a legendary Abnormal in Bolivia leaves Will and Magnus injured and trapped in a cave-in, where they confront truths about themselves and their relationship. Henry records video letters to a special someone while working on an invention.

12 58 Sanctuary for None: Part 1 2011-12-23 60

Magnus is approached by a notorious leader in Hollow Earth who is looking for assistance in building a new home on the surface for his insurgents, but problems arise when the world's government gets involved. Addison reactivates Will's federal commission.

13 59 Sanctuary for None: Part 2 2011-12-30 60

With the new Abnormal Homeland now openly under threat, Henry and Tesla learn that the SCIU weaponized Tesla's work to use against Abnormals. Bigfoot and Kate investigate Caleb's rise to power while Will and Abby look into Magnus' past.

Series Cast

Amanda Tapping Amanda Tapping as Dr. Helen Magnus Dr. Helen Magnus
Robin Dunne Robin Dunne as Dr. Will Zimmerman Dr. Will Zimmerman
Ryan Robbins Ryan Robbins as Henry Foss Henry Foss
Christopher Heyerdahl Christopher Heyerdahl as Bigfoot Bigfoot
Agam Darshi Agam Darshi as Kate Freelander Kate Freelander
Christopher Heyerdahl Christopher Heyerdahl as John Druitt John Druitt
Emilie Ullerup Emilie Ullerup as Ashley Magnus Ashley Magnus

Series Crew

Position Name
Sam Egan Executive Producer Sam Egan
Amanda Tapping Executive Producer Amanda Tapping
Damian Kindler Creator Damian Kindler
Damian Kindler Executive Producer Damian Kindler
Martin Wood Executive Producer Martin Wood
N. John Smith Executive Producer N. John Smith

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Show Info

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Schedule: Fridays (60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Scripted
Language: English
Genres: Drama | Adventure | Science-Fiction
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