Scorpion season 3 episode 17 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Sylvester, preparing for a debate, hallucinates chickens due to ergot fungus exposure while fixing a malfunction at the Granse World Seed Vault in Greenland. His team members, also affected, confront their deepest fears: Happy relives painful adoption rejections, and Cabe fears aging. Guided by Toby, they overcome their hallucinations, repair
Full Episode S03E17 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the main mission in "Scorpion" Season 3, Episode 17?
The team had to fix a system malfunction at the Granse World Seed Vault in Greenland.
Why was Sylvester afraid of chickens?
He had a traumatic experience in his childhood where he was locked in a chicken pen.
What caused hallucinations in the team members at the seed vault?
Exposure to ergot fungus.
What were the hallucinations experienced by the team?
Sylvester saw chickens, Happy relived adoption rejections, and Cabe feared aging and losing strength.
How did the team overcome their hallucinations?
Toby helped them confront and dispel their deepest fears while remotely guiding them.
What was the purpose of Sylvester's visit to the petting zoo?
It was a suggested photo op to gain votes for his alderman campaign.
Why did Walter apologize at the yogurt shop?
He had been previously banned and wanted to show he had grown by apologizing for his past behavior.
What was the debate about in the episode?
Sylvester was debating against Patel, focusing on the importance of keeping a local comic book store open.
How did the team synthesize a treatment for ergot poisoning?
They used plant seeds from the seed vault to create a high oil extraction.
What was Cabe's fear in the episode?
Cabe feared aging, losing his strength, and becoming weak.
How did Sylvester perform in the debate?
He was confident and eloquent, successfully addressing the issue and impressing the audience.
What was Happy's deepest fear?
Happy feared being rejected and alone, stemming from her experiences in childhood.
How did the team save the seed vault?
They repaired the system malfunction and extinguished a chemical fire caused during the treatment synthesis.
What did Sylvester do to overcome his fear of chickens?
He confronted his childhood trauma and stood up to his imaginary childhood bully.
What lesson did Walter learn from the yogurt shop incident?
He learned that apologizing is not a sign of weakness but a strength.
