The essential episodes of Colony
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Colony — each pick states its reason.
- 01
The premiere of the futuristic drama about an alien-occupied L.A.. First up: Will Sullivan attempts a daring rescue while Katie, his wife, tries to help a relative in need. In other events, a job opportunity threatens to divide the family.
- 02
Will continues to earn the respect of his new colleagues, but when his home comes under an attack, everyone is a suspect- even those closest to him. Meanwhile, Maddie finds a way in to the upper echelon.
- 03
Geronimo's identity is revealed; Will begins to question Katie's loyalties; Bram finds his way into a secret world; and Snyder sees an opportunity to improve his standing.
- 04
A resistance operation traps Will, Katie and Snyder in the Yonk and tests their allegiances.
- 05
Broussard questions his mentor, while separately Katie feels cut off from her family and her cell. During his hunt for the Resistance, Will comes even closer to discovering the truth. Up in the Green Zone, Maddie finds herself entangled in a seductive relationship. Finally, Snyder keeps his word, giving Will and Katie a glimmer of hope.
- 06
Will comes up with a plan to get his family out from under the Occupation. Throwing a wrench in his best-laid plans, Katie and Broussard attempt to rekindle the fire of resistance by joining forces with a new cell. In a bold political move, Proxy Snyder fights to protect his office. Later, Maddie corners her boss in a precarious predicament.
- 07
Will and Katie must save a fugitive from the occupation. At the camp, Snyder hides evidence. Broussard's cell is threatened by one of their own.
- 08
Will and Katie attempt to make contact with a new arrival in the bloc; Bob has some questions for the Bowman family.
- 09
Will, Katie, and Broussard battle the Red Hand for control of the RAP gauntlet; Snyder helps Helena regain control over the Los Angeles bloc.
- 10
In the Season 2 finale, a revelation about the fate of the colony forces the Bowman family to make an impossible choice.
- 11
Will and Katie put themselves at risk to make contact with the Resistance; Broussard pieces together IGA secrets left behind in LA.
- 12
Will assesses the Resistance Camp's safety; Katie tries to get more involved; Broussard and Amy encounter survivors outside the walls.
- 13
Will, Broussard, Katie, and Amy help the Outliers deal with an emergency. Snyder makes his play to take over Seattle. Kynes runs damage control.
- 14
Will and the Outliers fight to save Kynes from Snyder's IGA army.
- 15
Will makes a sacrifice to protect his family; Katie races to save refugees outside the walls; Snyder struggles to control a Colony amidst the chaos of war; Bram and Gracie make a big decision.
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