The essential episodes of Legends

Watch these 10 in order and you've got Legends — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · August 13, 2014 · 1h

   Pilot5.6

   Deep cover agent Martin Odum returns to the FBI after an assignment infiltrating the Citizen's Army of Virginia, a domestic terrorist organization. He tries to re-connect with his estranged wife and son, put his life back together and get the last "legend" behind him but when the CAV announces an eminent attack, Martin must go back under in order to stop them. Also, a mysterious stranger confronts Martin to tell him that his whole life may be a deep cover legend and that everything he thinks he knows is a lie.

2. 02

   S01E06 · Top rated · September 17, 2014 · 1h

   Gauntlet6.1

   Martin takes Kyle Dobson into custody in the aftermath of a shoot-out with the smuggling crew. But when Dobson is wounded, Martin is forced to get him medical attention at a Houston Hospital. Dobson's mysterious employers, The Verax Corporation, send a team of professional hitmen to retrieve Dobson, forcing Martin to take his prisoner on the run in a frantic escape back to Los Angeles.

3. 03

   S01E09 · Season 1 peak · October 8, 2014 · 1h

   Wilderness of Mirrors6.2

   Martin escapes from the Saudi's interrogation only to learn that Sonya and Aiden have been kidnapped. In the process of tracking them down, he learns more about the connection between Verax, Arcadia and his own past.

4. 04

   S02E01 · Top rated · November 2, 2015 · 1h

   The Legend of Dmitry Petrovich6.3

   As the new season of this totally re-imagined show opens, Martin Odum is a fugitive, hiding out in present day London and wanted by the FBI for a crime he did not commit. He can't remember his life prior to an injury he suffered in the Iraq War, so he's searching for clues about his true identity with the help of CIA agent Nina Brenner. Meanwhile, in 2001, FBI agent Curtis Ballard and his Czech Police partner, Gabi Miskova, launch an investigation into a Russian gangster named Dimitry.

5. 05

   S02E02 · Top rated · November 9, 2015 · 1h

   The Legend of Kate Crawford6.4

   In present day London, Martin is finally able to make contact with Ilyana Crawford, a woman who may be linked to his past. Unable to get answers from her, he turns to her teenage daughter, Kate, who is in search of her own identity. In 2001 Prague, Dmitry is on a mission to locate a wanted war criminal believed to be connected to the Chechen gangsters. But Dimitry's handler is concerned that his infiltration techniques may be crossing the line.

6. 06

   S02E06 · Top rated · December 14, 2015 · 1h

   The Legend of Tamir Zakayev6.6

   In present day Paris, Martin prepares Kate for a dangerous job that Simon isn't sure she can handle. In Prague, Gabi confronts the intelligence agents about Martin Odum. She knows they're hiding something. In 2001 Prague, Ballard and Gabi discover Dmitry has a vulnerability. In 1984 England, Alex is recruited for a distinguished position, but finds that it comes with a demand for a personal sacrifice.

7. 07

   S02E07 · Top rated · December 21, 2015 · 1h

   The Second Legend of Dmitry Petrovich6.4

   In present day Prague, Kate goes missing, and Martin fears she's been abducted. Martin makes a risky proposition to Nina and Simon in an effort to bring her to safety. Gabi discovers that Blazek may have a dangerous connection to Tamir. In 2001 Prague, Ballard and Gabi use questionable methods to threaten Dmitry. In 1985 England, Alex suspects his friend Terrence has resorted to ruthless tactics.

8. 08

   S02E08 · Top rated · December 28, 2015 · 1h

   The Legend of Doku Zakayev6.2

   In present day Prague, Martin goes back to work for Tamir, just like he did in 2001, but Tamir has other plans for him. Gabi confronts Blazek about his secret dealings. Kate is a prisoner in the President's compound in Chechnya. In 2001 Prague, Dmitry must convince Tamir to pick up where Doku left off and earn General Arsanov's trust. Ballard and Gabi suspect Dmitry and Ilyana have conspired to commit murder.

9. 09

   S02E09 · Season 2 peak · December 28, 2015 · 1h

   The Legend of Gabi Miskova6.7

   In present day Prague, Martin and Nina search for Tamir's associate Beslan in hopes of getting answers about the impending threat on the summit, as well as Kate's location. Meanwhile, two Chechen assassins put their deadly plan into action. Malika, Tamir's wife, gives Beslan orders that she thinks will save both of their lives. In 2001 Prague, Ballard confronts a life-altering injury, and Dmitry struggles to complete his mission without breaking his promise to help Ilyana and her daughter.

10. 10

    S02E10 · Series finale · December 28, 2015 · 1h

    The Legend of Alexei Volkov6.7

    In present day Prague, Martin makes a deal with the Russians to rescue Kate. Meanwhile, President Arsanov's plan for Kate is moving forward in Chechnya. Gabi struggles to decide what to do about her husband. In 2004, Dmitry asks one last favor of Terrence. And in a flashback to 1972, the last pieces of the puzzle to understanding Martin Odum's true identity are revealed.