The Bite

Synopsis

During an unexpected, deadly second wave of the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, two neighbors, Rachel and Lily, navigate life in quarantine. While Rachel juggles her many telemedicine clients as well as a shaky, passionless marriage, Lily is upstairs just trying to convince her Wall Street clientele that her very specific skillset is still just as valuable over video as it was in person.

First Air Date: 2021-05-21

Last Air Date: 2021-05-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Robert King, Michelle King

Networks: Spectrum

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Top Cast

Audra McDonald as Rachel
Taylor Schilling as Lily
Steven Pasquale as Dr. Zach
Phillipa Soo as Cydni Estereo
Will Swenson as Brian Ritter
Leslie Uggams as Dr. Hester Boutella
Woodlene Alexis as Eva

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The First Wave (2021-05-21)

While conducting telehealth appointments from her New York City brownstone, Rachel tends to one of her patients with an strange injury. Upstairs, Lily finds herself in a risky position with one of her clients.
Ep. 2: The Second Wave (2021-05-21)

Lily figures out what to do with her dangerous client. Rachel attempts to gather evidence from her various patients to present to her husband, who works at the CDC.
Ep. 3: The Third Wave (2021-05-21)

Rachel attempts to coax confidential CDC information from Zach. Lily tries to continue pursuing her career dreams despite the chaos.
Ep. 4: The Fourth Wave (2021-05-21)

Rachel continues to seek information regarding the virus, while also managing an alarming situation in Lily's life. Meanwhile, Zach is under scrutiny at the CDC.
Ep. 5: The Fifth Wave (2021-05-21)

Rachel enlists Lily's help with an important task in order to further her mother's medical research into a cure. Zach learns surprising information from his CDC colleague and former lover.
Ep. 6: The Sixth Wave (2021-05-21)

Racing against time, Rachel and Lily are forced to make a decision that could alter their lives in order to save humanity.