
Roswell
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Human/Alien hybrids, must hide their alien sides to fit into their New Mexico-high school, while attempting to learn about their past, their gifts, and love as outsiders. Their destinies clash with their feelings as they discover the extraordinary circumstances that led them to Earth, and may eventually lead them home.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
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DestinyThe aliens and their human friends elude the FBI. The foursome discovers their destiny -- a future that does not include the humans or life on Earth. - 02
The DepartureAs the aliens quickly prepare to leave for their home planet, Max is determined to find the indentity of Alex's killer, but the answer may hurt him. - 03
Chant Down BabylonIsabel fights for her life after being shot as Jesse tries to understand why her friends won't take her to a hospital. Liz and Maria worry about Max after Liz feels he has died.
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Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
PilotOctober 6, 1999High school student Liz Parker's life irreversibly transforms after she is shot, and a friend miraculously heals the wound, revealing his tr - S01E02
The Morning AfterOctober 13, 1999Liz suspects the new substitute teacher, Ms. Topolsky, is an alien hunter after spying her with Michael's file. Michael steals a key from th - S01E03
MonstersOctober 20, 1999Max, Isabel and Michael worry Maria may reveal their secret to Sheriff Valenti, so Isabel invades her dreams to determine her trustworthines - S01E04
Leaving NormalOctober 27, 1999When Liz's grandmother suffers a bad stroke, she remains with her at the hospital. Kyle's friends beat Max, forcing Liz to make a difficult - S01E05
MissingNovember 3, 1999Liz considers many suspects in the disappearance of her secret journal -- in which she describes how Max used his alien powers to save her l - S01E06
285 SouthNovember 10, 1999Liz and Maria travel with aliens to investigate a geodesic dome that may explain their origins where Michael discovers the importance of Val - S01E07
River DogNovember 17, 1999Liz and Max travel to an Indian reservation and find answers about the mysterious fourth alien. Maria and Michael can't ignore their attract - S01E08
Blood BrotherNovember 24, 1999While Max lies injured in the hospital after an accident, Liz and the gang substitute his blood with Alex's so Max's identity will not be re - S01E09
Heat WaveDecember 1, 1999A winter heat waves sparks unlikely romantic couplings, including a surprising match-up for Isabel. Liz confesses to Alex about Max, Isabel - S01E10
The BalanceDecember 15, 1999At the Indian reservation, Michael becomes gravely ill after undergoing a mystic sweat ritual, requiring all his friends to band together to - S01E11
Toy HouseJanuary 19, 2000Max uses his powers to save his adopted mother from a fire, forcing him and Isabel to consider telling their mother about their true origins - S01E12
Into the WoodsJanuary 26, 2000The aliens and Sheriff Valenti race to a possible extraterrestrial landing site. Michael suspects River Dog is hiding his true identity. - S01E13
The ConventionFebruary 2, 2000When the annual UFO convention comes to town, Max is threatened by a man who wants to expose him and another who wants to kill him. - S01E14
Blind DateFebruary 9, 2000Liz wins a radio contest and goes on a date with a dark-haired man from an exotic place; Max and Kyle get drunk. Michael and Isabel try to c - S01E15
Independence DayFebruary 16, 2000Michael takes action after his alcoholic foster father's abuse becomes physical, causing Michael to become a suspect in his disappearance. - S01E16
Sexual HealingMarch 1, 2000Max's kissing sessions with Liz produce flashes from his past that lead toward another clue to his origin. Michael and Maria want visions to - S01E17
CrazyApril 10, 2000Ms. Topolsky returns to Roswell, warning the aliens and their friends and convinces Michael to meet with her. A new girl as school befriends - S01E18
Tess, Lies and VideotapeApril 17, 2000The aliens and their friends don't trust Tess, but Max is strangely and uncontrollably drawn to her, as Liz watches. The gang uncovers the t - S01E19
Four SquareApril 24, 2000The aliens and their friends speculate Tess is the dangerous shape-shifter, Nasedo. Isabel and Michael experience intense dreams about each - S01E20
Max to the MaxMay 1, 2000Tess tells the aliens more about Nasedo, who, hoping to entrap government special agents, shape-shifts into Max and kidnaps Liz. A new deput - S01E21
The White RoomMay 8, 2000Nasedo and Tess team up with Michael and Isabel to track down Max, who has been captured and is being subjected to torture by Agent Pierce a - S01E22
Season's bestDestinyMay 15, 2000The aliens and their human friends elude the FBI. The foursome discovers their destiny -- a future that does not include the humans or life
Season02
- S02E01
Skin and BonesOctober 2, 2000The aliens and their human allies assist Michael after he is arrested for Agent Pierce's murder. Despite his destiny with Tess, Max persues - S02E02
Ask NotOctober 9, 2000When Max assumes leadership after enemy aliens kill Nasedo, he commands all to return to normal routines, but several suspicious newcomers a - S02E03
SurpriseOctober 16, 2000Isabel's birthday party is interrupted when one of the Skins captures Tess. Michael discovers an interesting file at Congresswoman Whitaker' - S02E04
Summer of '47October 23, 2000Michael interviews a World War II veteran who tells him a detailed story about the government's cover-up of the alleged alien landing in 194 - S02E05
The End of the WorldOctober 30, 2000An older Max time-travels to the present from 14 years in the future, warning Liz to break up with him to save the world, as many lives are - S02E06
HarvestNovember 6, 2000Congresswoman Whitaker's death leads the teen aliens to a gathering of Skins, where enemy aliens plan to take on new bodies. Courtney favors - S02E07
Wipeout!November 13, 2000The skins cause all the humans in Roswell to disappear so they can more easily hunt down the royal aliens. Courtney heroically protects the - S02E08
Meet the DupesNovember 20, 2000The four aliens from a second group of pods -- appearing much like punk versions of the Royal Four -- come to Roswell to meet their counterp - S02E09
Max in the CityNovember 27, 2000Max, Tess, Lonnie and Rath travel to New York to attent a home star system leaders meeting. Confirmed as a true king, Max makes a critical d - S02E10
A Roswell Christmas CarolDecember 18, 2000When Max fails to save a man who died while rescuing his daughter, he is haunted by the man and tries to make amends. Isabel enjoys holiday - S02E11
To Serve and ProtectJanuary 22, 2001Isabel receives disturbing flashes from an unknown girl who has been buried alive near Roswell, while Valenti's old friend questions him abo - S02E12
We Are FamilyJanuary 29, 2001Sheriff Valenti risks his job when he helps the kids search for Laurie Dupree, who had been locked away in a mental institution before her a - S02E13
Disturbing BehaviorFebruary 5, 2001Laurie escapes from medical attendants and grudgingly joins Michael and Maria to search for clues to her past. Agent Duff needs Valenti's as - S02E14
How the Other Half LivesFebruary 19, 2001Laurie discovers she is the heir to the Dupree family estate, but the kidnapper strikes before she is able to act on the news, and Michael m - S02E15
Viva Las VegasFebruary 26, 2001Feeling sullied by the $50,000 hush money the Duprees gave him, Michael and the gang travel to Las Vegas to spend it. Max contemplates marry - S02E16
Heart of MineApril 16, 2001With prom night fast approaching, the hearts of Roswell High's lovestruck students lead them in unexpected directions as they face their fee - S02E17
Cry Your NameApril 23, 2001One of the gang dies in a car accidental, and others try to understand how and why. When Valenti suggests suicide, Liz investigates. - S02E18
It's Too Late and It's Too BadApril 30, 2001Liz continues to investigate Alex's death. Her leading theory involves alien foul play, but she unintentionally risks her alien friends' sec - S02E19
Baby, It's YouMay 7, 2001Max learns Tess is carrying his baby, but the Earth's atmosphere is affecting the child. Liz, Maria and Michael discover Alex's new secret. - S02E20
Off the MenuMay 14, 2001After an accident causes Larek's memories to intrude upon Brody's mind, he takes several people, including Max and Tess, hostage in the UFO - S02E21
Season's bestThe DepartureMay 21, 2001As the aliens quickly prepare to leave for their home planet, Max is determined to find the indentity of Alex's killer, but the answer may h
Season03
- S03E01
BustedOctober 9, 2001Max and Liz are caught robbing a store that lies above an underground government storage facility housing the aliens' spaceship. Isabel has - S03E02
Michael, The Guys and The Great Snapple CaperOctober 16, 2001Michael takes a job as a security guard at a pharmaceutical company and befriends his co-workings -- but winds up getting his entire crew fi - S03E03
Significant OthersOctober 23, 2001Isabel and Jesse contemplate marriage, while Michael's new friends make Maria jealous. Liz discovers why her dad is against her relationship - S03E04
Secrets and LiesOctober 30, 2001Max travels to Los Angeles in search of a shape-shifter who may help find his son. Max auditions for the TV show "Enterprise" as, of course, - S03E05
ControlNovember 6, 2001Max discovers the shape-shifter is the former guardian of the Royal Four, who grudgingly helps Max look for his spaceship. Isabel has engage - S03E06
To Have and To HoldNovember 13, 2001Isabel and Jesse continue with wedding plans despite interference from all corner, including Kivar, Isabel's former lover from her home plan - S03E07
InterruptusNovember 20, 2001Max and Michael crash Isabel and Jesse's honeymoon when they discover Kivar has come to Earth to retrieve her. Isabel feels drawn to him des - S03E08
Behind the MusicNovember 27, 2001Maria's old boyfriend rekindles her interest in music and "normal" things while Max and Isabel's father grows suspicious of past strange eve - S03E09
Samuel RisingDecember 18, 2001Max befriends a 7-year-old autistic boy thinking his son is trying to communicate through him. Liz and Maria help Isabel in her holiday char - S03E10
A Tale of Two PartiesJanuary 1, 2002On New Year's Eve, most of the gang search for a secret party while Liz's father forces her to help host a party for senior citizens at the - S03E11
I Married an AlienJanuary 29, 2002When an old reporter friend of Jesse's comes to Roswell for a visit, he begins to suspect that Jesse married an alien and starts writing an - S03E12
Ch-Ch-ChangesFebruary 5, 2002After Liz suffers ill effects from Max healing her and begins to develop alien powers, she cannot be near him. As Maria pursues career oppor - S03E13
PanaceaFebruary 12, 2002Liz goes to boarding school in Vermont while Maria pursues her dreams in New York City. Michael enlists a friend's help in investigating his - S03E14
Season's bestChant Down BabylonFebruary 26, 2002Isabel fights for her life after being shot as Jesse tries to understand why her friends won't take her to a hospital. Liz and Maria worry a - S03E15
Who Died and Made You King?April 23, 2002Max and Michael vie for the title of king. After Jesse consults a therapist to work out his feelings, the FBI tries to recruit him to spy on - S03E16
CrashApril 30, 2002Michael tries to save an Air Force pilot from being killed by military personnel attempting to cover up the man's collision with a UFO. - S03E17
Four Aliens and a BabyMay 7, 2002Tess receives a cold welcome when she returns from Antar with Max's son, Zan -- and with the Air Force hot on their trail. - S03E18
GraduationMay 14, 2002Liz discovers she has developed clairvoyant powers which leads the aliens and herself to realize that they are no longer safe in Roswell.
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