As Marcus, Tomas and Mother Bernadette race against time to defeat the demon, the Rance family finds itself drawn into the conflict. With the Pope's visit only days away, the church's enemies take aggressive new moves. Angela confronts a familiar face from her past, and Kat considers a new future.
Episode Viewers and Ratings
Season 1 Episode 8 of The Exorcist was watched by 1,670,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.60 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Father Tomas Ortega is a compassionate, progressive face of the Catholic Church, whilst Father Marcus Brennan is a fierce Templar Knight raised by the Vatican to battle evil.
Both cross paths when one suburban family falls into the clutches of dark forces; college student Katherine who becomes increasingly reclusive. Her younger sister Casey, meanwhile, is convinced she can hear strange noises emanating from within the walls of their family home.
Their mother Angela believes the presence in their house is demonic, leading her to seek the help of the Catholic Church and leading to an epic face-off between the priests and an ancient evil.
The Exorcist - Chapter Eight: The Griefbearers Synopsis and Schedule