If any one is old enough to remember the TV show Sliders (from the late 90's) check out episode 3 from season 1.
In it, they arrive on an Earth experiencing a pandemic they call "the Q". It was implemented by The Elite Scum, whose goal was world depopulation.
Also, one of the producers last name was Epstein.
Just saw it on Roku.
Is that the episode where Arturo saves the day when he finds out that Earth had simply never discovered Penicillin and whips some up?
Yes
Spoilers bro! JK. I remember enjoying the show as a kid but only remember the intro lol.