The Outer Limits (1995) (1995)

Episode Overview

Title: The Sentence Plot: Dr. Jack Henson, an enterprising inventor, designs a "virtual prison" aimed at revolutionizing the justice system. He envisions a future where inmates experience a lifetime of punishment within mere hours, promising reduced costs and a deterrent effect on crime. His bold idea gains traction—until an innocent man is wrongly linked to the system, leading to a disastrous outcome. To rescue the young man from a dire fate, Henson must become a subject of his own creation, ultimately learning a profound lesson about justice and accountability.