The best episodes of Roswell
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- 01
The 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
As 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
Isabel 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.
- 04
Max uses his powers to save his adopted mother from a fire, forcing him and Isabel to consider telling their mother about their true origins.
- 05
The aliens and their friends speculate Tess is the dangerous shape-shifter, Nasedo. Isabel and Michael experience intense dreams about each other.
- 06
After an accident causes Larek's memories to intrude upon Brody's mind, he takes several people, including Max and Tess, hostage in the UFO center.
- 07
Tess receives a cold welcome when she returns from Antar with Max's son, Zan -- and with the Air Force hot on their trail.
- 08
When 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 spirit -- maybe a little too much.
- 09
Tess tells the aliens more about Nasedo, who, hoping to entrap government special agents, shape-shifts into Max and kidnaps Liz. A new deputy arrives.
- 10
Nasedo 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 and the FBI's special unit.
- 11
Congresswoman Whitaker's death leads the teen aliens to a gathering of Skins, where enemy aliens plan to take on new bodies. Courtney favors Michael.
- 12
The skins cause all the humans in Roswell to disappear so they can more easily hunt down the royal aliens. Courtney heroically protects the Granilith.
- 13
It's Too Late and It's Too Bad
Liz continues to investigate Alex's death. Her leading theory involves alien foul play, but she unintentionally risks her alien friends' secret.
- 14
Max learns Tess is carrying his baby, but the Earth's atmosphere is affecting the child. Liz, Maria and Michael discover Alex's new secret.
- 15
Max discovers the shape-shifter is the former guardian of the Royal Four, who grudgingly helps Max look for his spaceship. Isabel has engagement problems.
- 16
Max befriends a 7-year-old autistic boy thinking his son is trying to communicate through him. Liz and Maria help Isabel in her holiday charity work.
- 17
Liz goes to boarding school in Vermont while Maria pursues her dreams in New York City. Michael enlists a friend's help in investigating his co-worker's murder and uncovers a secret.
- 18
Liz and Max travel to an Indian reservation and find answers about the mysterious fourth alien. Maria and Michael can't ignore their attraction.
- 19
A winter heat waves sparks unlikely romantic couplings, including a surprising match-up for Isabel. Liz confesses to Alex about Max, Isabel and Michael.
- 20
Max's kissing sessions with Liz produce flashes from his past that lead toward another clue to his origin. Michael and Maria want visions too.
- 21
An 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 at stake.
- 22
The four aliens from a second group of pods -- appearing much like punk versions of the Royal Four -- come to Roswell to meet their counterparts.
- 23
Isabel receives disturbing flashes from an unknown girl who has been buried alive near Roswell, while Valenti's old friend questions him about Max.
- 24
After Liz suffers ill effects from Max healing her and begins to develop alien powers, she cannot be near him. As Maria pursues career opportunities, Michael worries about their future.
- 25
Max 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 the aliens.
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