The worst episodes of Extant
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- 01
As Molly works to create a virus that will eradicate alien hybrids, she discovers that aliens are trying to communicate with humans through a hidden message in their DNA. Also, Lucy helps Ethan run away from Charlie in order to help him recover memories of his mother, Molly.
- 02
Molly and JD discover another pregnant woman suffering from inexplicable and fatal symptoms, while Molly begins to question her own mental stability. Meanwhile, Julie struggles with Ethan's rebellion.
- 03
Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie's decision to erase Ethan's memory has disturbing consequences.
- 04
Six months after her life unraveled and dark secrets were revealed, Molly is confined to a psychiatric hospital when she learns of bizarre deaths that sound eerily similar to those she witnessed in space. When she escapes to investigate, she crosses paths with JD Richter, a determined cop who just signed on to the case.
- 05
Molly starts changing physically, but isn't sure of the result or if she can reverse it, which sends her into a panic. Also, JD's ex-wife reappears to discuss their daughter. Later, Molly and JD hope for peace and try to get Shepherd to broker a deal between humans and hybrids, while Lucy tries to manipulate Charlie's feelings to put him in a compromising position.
- 06
Molly, JD and Ethan track down John's mysterious former colleague who may hold the key to stopping the Humanich threat. Also, Julie enlists Charlie on a mission to find out where Lucy's orders are coming.
- 07
Molly and JD hope for peace and try to get Shepherd to broker a deal between humans and hybrids, while Lucy tries to manipulate Charlie's feelings to put him in a compromising position.
- 08
Molly discovers Ethan is alive and sets out to get her son back. Also, suspicions about John's death cause JD to investigate Julie's potential involvement.
- 09
After a Global Security Commission raid on the hybrid compound, Molly desperately tries to save her son Adhu, while JD attempts to rescue his daughter who is being held captive by Shepherd. Meanwhile, Lucy becomes more of a threat to humans.
- 10
Memories resurface as Molly succumbs to the virus; Julie is confronted with hard choices; and the Hybrids seek revenge.
- 11
Molly has a vision she can't shake following a near-death experience. Also: Shepherd's loyalty to the Global Space Commission is questioned.
- 12
After Sparks attempts to quarantine Molly, she and her family seek refuge on a remote island with her estranged father, Quinn.
- 13
Lucy makes a move that could have global repercussions; J.D. and Molly race to thwart a plot that could destroy the human race; Ethan is put in jeopardy.
- 14
Molly and JD frantically race to the hybrids to stop a Humanich plot that will destroy the human race.
- 15
Molly has to decide if she is going to reveal her pregnancy to John after he confronts her about her distant behavior. Meanwhile, John and Molly face parents who are suspicious of Ethan when he goes to school for the first time.
- 16
After Molly collapses and experiences a vision of her encounter on the Seraphim, Sam agrees to give her an ultrasound so she can learn more about her mysterious pregnancy. Also, Molly tracks down Kryger and he reveals the disturbing details of his own solo mission that the International Space Exploration Agency is keeping secret.
- 17
As the offspring's powers grow, Molly learns of Yasumoto's painful path to immortality. When Sparks starts to have doubts about the mission, Anya takes charge. Meanwhile, Odin tries to secretly access Ethan's circuitry.
- 18
When the validity of Molly's pregnancy comes into question, John begins to doubt her mental state.
- 19
When Sparks falls under the influence of the vision of his deceased daughter, he flees with Molly's baby to a remote location. Now, Yasumoto and Molly must rely on each other to track down the offspring.
- 20
When Molly finally comes face-to-face with her offspring, she realizes she may be the only one who can stop the coming danger. Meanwhile, Julie uncovers grave secrets about Odin.
- 21
Astronaut Molly Woods tries to reconnect with her husband, John, and son, Ethan, after returning from a 13-month solo mission in outer space. Molly's mystifying experiences in space lead to events that will ultimately change the course of human history.
- 22
As Molly gets closer to finding her "offspring," John learns that Yasumoto might not have his family's best interests at heart, and Sparks commits to do whatever it takes to keep the "offspring" alive and maintain the visions of his dead daughter.
- 23
Molly uncovers footage that may reveal the real reason the ISEA chose her for the solo mission.
- 24
Convinced the agency has her baby, Molly is determined to find out where.
- 25
When Molly learns that her baby is alive, she sets out with Kern and Kryger to devise a plan to intercept the baby before Sparks and Yasumoto can relocate him. Meanwhile, John struggles to keep up with Ethan's rapid development.
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