"Corpus Earthling" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 18 November, 1963, during the first season.

Introduction

A surgeon with a steel plate in his head as a result of a war injury suddenly finds himself hearing strange voices discussing global conquest.

Opening narration

Plot

Intelligent parasitic aliens with the intention of commandeering the human race take refuge in a geologist's laboratory disguised as rocks. Although undetected by ordinary humans, one doctor (with a surgically-implanted metal plate in his skull) is able to "hear" the aliens communicate with each other while they are discussing their plot. Although the doctor is unsure if what he hears is delusional or real, the aliens are convinced he is a threat to their plans and set out to kill him.

Closing narration

Cast

• Robert Culp – as Dr. Paul Cameron
• Salome Jens – as Laurie Cameron
• Barry Atwater – as Dr. Jonas Temple
• David Garner – as Ralph
• Ken Renard – as Caretaker
• Robert Johnson – as voice of Rocks (uncredited)

External links

• Detailed episode guide by 'Monsieur Vincent'