Falling Skies

1. S01E01Live and LearnJune 19, 2011 6.8Tom is named a commander of a regiment of citizen soldiers in the aftermath of an attack by aliens, whose purpose remains a mystery. Yet Tom
2. S01E02The ArmoryJune 19, 2011 6.7Tom leads the charge to gather more weapons at an armory, only to have a close encounter of the alien kind and come face-to-face with a band
3. S01E03Prisoner of WarJune 26, 2011 6.6A doctor (Steven Weber) who shares a history with Tom arrives at camp, and he may hold the key to saving the kids who've been abducted by al
4. S01E04GraceJuly 3, 2011 6.6Tom and his crew undertake a mission to retrieve motorcycles and cautiously allow Pope to join them. While on the task, they're attacked by
5. S01E05Silent KillJuly 10, 2011 6.9Hal orchestrates a shadowy and perilous plan to slip into an alien lair to rescue Ben and other ensnared kids.
6. S01E06Sanctuary (1)July 17, 2011 7.1Another resistance leader appears at the camp, sounding an alert that the aliens will soon attack and offering to take the children to safe
7. S01E07Sanctuary (2)July 24, 2011 7.2Suspicions arise that danger may indeed lurk at the children's safe haven. Before long, Mike happens upon a harrowing truth and an unanticip
8. S01E08Season's bestWhat Hides BeneathJuly 31, 2011 7.4Weaver turns more and more erratic, stirring up trouble while on a reconnaissance mission with Tom and Hal. Meanwhile, Pope constructs a pot
9. S01E09MutinyAugust 7, 2011 6.7Growing tension divides the 2nd Massachusetts just as their ambitious assault on an alien base draws near. Meanwhile, Tom has trouble coming
10. S01E10Eight HoursAugust 7, 2011 6.9In the season finale, the resistance fighters launch a bold attack against the aliens as Tom remains at the camp to protect the civilians. T

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Worlds ApartJune 17, 2012 6.8Season 2 opens with Pope seizing command of a renegade contingent within the 2nd Mass unit. Meanwhile, Tom suddenly returns to the group, bu
2. S02E02Shall We Gather at the RiverJune 17, 2012 6.9Tom is plagued by haunting memories of his time with the aliens and begins to speculate that they may have tampered with his mind. Elsewhere
3. S02E03CompassJune 24, 2012 6.7The unit moves into an airport hanger, but the relocation could cause health problems. Elsewhere, the renegade Berserkers scheme to cast out
4. S02E04Young BloodsJuly 1, 2012 7.1Ben and Hal go on patrol and help a boy, only to have their bikes stolen. The subsequent search for the bikes leads to a major discovery. Me
5. S02E05Love and Other Acts of CourageJuly 8, 2012 7.0A familiar person returns to the unit, but his motives are scrutinized. Elsewhere, a captured skitter is imprisoned at the camp, and Hal con
6. S02E06HomecomingJuly 15, 2012 7.3Hal happens upon bodies of de-harnessed kids and encounters a person from his past. Elsewhere, Tom and Anne inch closer together; and health
7. S02E07Molon LabeJuly 22, 2012 7.3Ben falls into a dangerous situation, thanks to a person he trusted. Meanwhile, Tom ensnares another captive; Weaver offers Matt a job; and
8. S02E08Death MarchAugust 5, 2012 7.2The unit marches onward to Charleston, S.C., as some in the group continue to grieve recent losses. Meanwhile, information surfaces about Te
9. S02E09The Price of GreatnessAugust 12, 2012 7.3The 2nd Mass encounters new people as Tom happens upon his former mentor, yet trust issues abound. Meanwhile, Maggie suspects that Pope will
10. S02E10Season's bestA More Perfect UnionAugust 19, 2012 7.4In the Season 2 finale, the skitters draw nearer to the newly consolidated resistance force. Elsewhere, the 2nd Mass encounter their most pe

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestOn Thin IceJune 9, 2013 7.0Season three of FallingSkies opens seven months after the 2nd Mass arrivedinCharleston. In the interim, Tom has been elected to political of
2. S03E02Collateral DamageJune 9, 2013 7.0With hostilities escalating between the resistance and the alien invaders, Tom calls on a nuclear specialist known as "The Rat King" to come
3. S03E03BadlandsJune 16, 2013 6.8The two-year anniversary of the alien invasion is fast approaching as the people of Charleston prepare for another potentially devastating o
4. S03E04At All Costs (1)June 23, 2013 6.7After the people of Charleston defeat another alien attack with the help of new advanced weaponry, Tom is invited to meet with a powerful le
5. S03E05Search and Recover (2)June 30, 2013 6.6When a mission goes terribly awry, Tom and Pope must rely on each other to survive. Meanwhile, Weaver and company search desperately for two
6. S03E06Be Silent and Come OutJuly 7, 2013 6.4Hal finally reveals his internal struggle to everyone, and it doesn't bode well for the Masons. Lourdes experiments with a risky new medical
7. S03E07The Pickett LineJuly 14, 2013 6.6The Masons run into trouble on the road when a family of outlaws intercepts their search-and-rescue mission. Meanwhile, looming doubts over
8. S03E08Strange BrewJuly 21, 2013 6.7Things seem much too calm for Tom, making him suspicious of his surroundings. On his way back to Charleston, he makes a number of discoverie
9. S03E09Journey to XibalbaJuly 28, 2013 6.5Tom uncovers confidential intelligence about the heart of the alien operation. Meanwhile, Charleston prepares to mount an offensive against
10. S03E10BrazilAugust 4, 2013 6.6When the 2nd mass destroys a crucial Espheni base, a relentless enemy is taken down and the Mason family is reunited with those who had been

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Ghost in the MachineJune 22, 2014 6.6On the outskirts of Charleston, just steps away from perceived safety, The Mason Clan and the remaining 2nd Mass suddenly find themselves un
2. S04E02The EyeJune 29, 2014 6.8The Espheni reveal their new plan to Tom, and he is faced with an impossible decision. Meanwhile, Weaver and Pope investigate a way out of t
3. S04E03Season's bestExodusJuly 6, 2014 6.9Tom and the 2nd Mass hatch an elaborate plan to escape the confines of the Espheni Ghetto. Meanwhile back in Chinatown, after learning from
4. S04E04Evolve or DieJuly 13, 2014 6.8After breaking out of the Espheni Ghetto, Tom and the 2nd Mass seek refuge in a Volm hideout, where tensions run high between the Volm and h
5. S04E05Mind WarsJuly 20, 2014 6.6After freeing Matt from the Espheni Youth Camp, Tom encounters two mysterious strangers in the woods, who attack his family before embarking
6. S04E06Door Number ThreeJuly 27, 2014 6.5After months apart, Tom finally reunites with his family and the 2nd Mass. But the joyous reunion is cut short as Lexi undergoes a health cr
7. S04E07Saturday Night MassacreAugust 3, 2014 6.8Lexi emerges more powerful and ruthless than ever. Tom and the 2nd Mass must work together with the Volm to hold off the invading Espheni fo
8. S04E08A Thing With FeathersAugust 10, 2014 6.6The 2nd Mass picks up the pieces after a devastating alien attack leaves Maggie fighting for her life...and Hal fighting for Maggie. Meanwhi
9. S04E09Till Death Do Us PartAugust 17, 2014 6.6While members of the 2nd Mass attempt to dig out a shot-down Beamer, Tom and a small team follow the Volm to a supply cache in search of equ
10. S04E10Drawing StrawsAugust 24, 2014 6.7Tom and the remnants of the 2nd Mass learn to pilot a Beamer as part of their plan to destroy the Espheni Power Core, and the group draws st
11. S04E11Space OddityAugust 31, 2014 6.7Tom's mission to destroy the Espheni Power Core is complicated by Lexi's return. Lexi is forced to take extreme measures to save her father'
12. S04E12Shoot the MoonAugust 31, 2014 6.5Tom's mission to destroy the Espheni Power Core is complicated by Lexi's return. Lexi is forced to take extreme measures to save her father'

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Find Your WarriorJune 28, 2015 5.8Tom's life hangs in the balance as his beamer drifts into space; Tom encounters a surprising guest; Anne reluctantly steps into Tom's shoes
2. S05E02Hunger PainsJuly 5, 2015 5.9A surprise skitter attack leaves the 2nd Mass without food. In desperation, Maggie, Ben, Pope, and Sara go on a dangerous mission hoping to
3. S05E03HatchlingsJuly 12, 2015 5.8The 2nd Mass discovers the source for the seemingly endless supply of enemy forces. With the Volm's help, Tom's leadership begins to spread
4. S05E04Pope Breaks BadJuly 19, 2015 5.4A mission to procure vehicles and fuel goes awry. Cochise shares troubling news with Anne that will test both her medical and leadership ski
5. S05E05Non-Essential PersonnelJuly 26, 2015 5.8The 2nd Mass leaves Chinatown; a deranged gunman takes Weaver hostage; Tom sets out to rescue Hal from Pope and his dangerous group of survi
6. S05E06RespiteAugust 2, 2015 5.9Tom takes refuge with a family that has distanced itself from the fight; Hal and Isabella's romance grows as they search for Tom; the 2nd Ma
7. S05E07Everybody Has Their ReasonsAugust 9, 2015 5.9The 2nd Mass arrives at a functional military base run by Weaver's former flame; the two groups make plans for the final assault on the Esph
8. S05E08Season's bestStalag 14th VirginiaAugust 16, 2015 6.2Weaver discovers the shocking truth about an old friend; Maggie and Isabella are forced to work together; the 2nd Mass attempts an escape.
9. S05E09ReunionAugust 23, 2015 5.8Tom gains a powerful new weapon against the Espheni; Ben attempts to extract enemy plans; Pope discovers that Tom is alive; the 2nd Mass mus
10. S05E10RebornAugust 30, 2015 6.0The final standoff brings the Masons, the 2nd Mass, and their new allies into the bowels of an iconic American location, wrought with unpred

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