On the eve of Pope Sebastian's visit to Chicago, Marcus and his companions race to avert a potential tragedy. Tomas is offered a life-changing opportunity, but will the sins of the past endanger his future within the church? Meanwhile, as the Rance family attempts to recover from their most recent ordeal, a new problem threatens to tear them apart.
Episode Viewers and Ratings
Season 1 Episode 9 of The Exorcist was watched by 1,660,000 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 Nine: 162 Synopsis and Schedule