"seven Days" The Gettysburg Virus(1998) Apr 2026

The series pilot introduces , a former Navy SEAL and CIA operative recruited for "Project Step Back." After a horrific Ebola-like virus—the "Gettysburg Virus"—is released at a White House summit, killing the President and most of the executive branch, Parker is sent back in time to stop the bio-terrorist attack. Key Plot Points

"The Gettysburg Virus" is the premiere episode of the science fiction television series , which first aired on October 7, 1998. The episode establishes the show's core premise: a secret NSA project that can send one person seven days back in time to prevent national catastrophes. Episode Summary

: The "Back-Step" sphere uses alien technology salvaged from the Roswell crash. It is limited to a seven-day jump due to power constraints and fuel (element 115). "Seven Days" The Gettysburg Virus(1998)

: The episode was noted for its high-stakes tension and for blending the "procedural" format with time-travel mechanics, a popular trope in the late 90s.

: Symptoms appear almost immediately after exposure. The series pilot introduces , a former Navy

: A radical extremist group releases a lethal, fast-acting biological weapon during a high-profile diplomatic event.

: Chosen by the terrorists to represent a "new civil war" or a definitive turning point in American history. Production Context Series Creator : Christopher Crowe. Lead Actor : Jonathan LaPaglia as Frank Parker. Episode Summary : The "Back-Step" sphere uses alien

: Parker must navigate the past, locate the source of the virus, and neutralize the threat before the 168-hour window closes. The "Gettysburg Virus" Characteristics In the show’s lore, the virus is depicted as: Highly Lethal : Near 100% mortality rate.