The best episodes of The Expanse
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- 01
Holden and his allies must stop Ashford and his team from destroying the Ring, and perhaps all of humanity.
- 02
Holden and Miller race to save Ilus. Murtry puts his endgame into motion, putting the Roci crew's lives at risk.
- 03
In the thrilling season finale, Inners and Belters fight side by side with the crew of the Rocinante in a last, massive, desperate battle with Marco and his Free Navy, with the fate of the Solar System, the Ring Gates, and of all humanity hanging in the balance.
- 04
The final battle between Earth and Mars threatens the very future of humanity; a new monster is unleashed on Prospero Station; Anna receives the smoking gun she needs.
- 05
Marco's grand plan shocks Earth, Mars and the Belt.
- 06
Holden and crew are caught in the middle of a desperate battle, as mysterious warships attack and board the Donnager. As he pursues Julie Mao, Miller's partner, Havelock, goes missing.
- 07
Miller, Holden and his crew fight their way to the Rocinante to escape Eros. On Earth, Avasarala fears for the stability of Earth's government and her family's safety.
- 08
The Rocinante answers an unexpected distress signal; Bobbie and Avasarala find themselves being hunted by a mysterious captor; UN Secretary-General Sorrento-Gillis brings in a colleague from his past to lend an ear during this crucial time of war.
- 09
As survivors arrive to the Behemoth, two factions form over how to handle a life-or-death threat; Holden grapples with what he's seen and the choices he must make.
- 10
Drummer and Ashford confront a dangerous person from Naomi's past. Murtry hunts down a target. Bobbie's makes a life-changing confession.
- 11
The Roci crew prepares for an incoming disaster on Ilus. Ashford and Drummer close in on an enemy within the Belt. Bobbie takes on a dangerous job.
- 12
Naomi and Alex work to keep the Barbapiccola in orbit amidst a power outage. Avasarala faces a tough decision. Holden and Elvi race to find a cure for a disease spreading on Ilus.
- 13
Ashford closes in on an enemy while uncovering a dangerous plot. Avasarala faces a crossroads in her personal and political life. The Roci crew works to reestablish life on Ilus in the wake of a deadly catastrophe.
- 14
Holden and the Roci face off against Marco's forces and Drummer, while Alex and Bobbie attempt a dangerous rescue of Naomi, and the balance of power in the Solar System shifts.
- 15
Miller, Holden and his crew struggle to escape Eros, but they're trapped when the entire station is put on lockdown. On Earth, Avasarala comes to a stunning realization about the origin of the mystery ships.
- 16
With the help of Fred Johnson and the OPA, Miller, Holden and the crew stage a dangerous raid in search of information about the protomolecule. On Earth, Avasarala learns a truth about Fred Johnson.
- 17
Miller devises a dangerous plan to eradicate what's left of the protomolecule on Eros.
- 18
The Rocinante chases an asteroid as it hurtles toward Earth.
- 19
The Roci crew must fight to save the ship.
- 20
The search for Prax's daughter comes to a head; Admiral Souther's men plan for mutiny aboard the Thomas Prince.
- 21
Drummer and Ashford find themselves trapped with few options for survival; Anna tends to the wounded masses as Melba continues to hunt down her prey; the Rocinante crew struggles to survive as Naomi reunites with her true family.
- 22
Avasarala is blindsided while on a visit to Mars. The Roci crew continue their protomolecule investigation while tensions between the RCE and Belters reach a tipping point. Drummer and Ashford track down a terrorist.
- 23
New alien threats emerge on Ilus as Naomi battles health challenges on the planet. Bobbie searches for a missing person on Mars. Avasarala faces a new challenge in the UN.
- 24
Avasarala faces fallout for the UN's military mission. Ashford and Drummer makes big decisions about their future within the OPA. A spreading illness on Ilus takes a toll on Amos. Alex and Naomi's attempt to rescue the Barb turns desperate.
- 25
The crew of the Rocinante discovers a derelict vessel holding a secret that may destroy humankind. Holden and crew are led to Eros, where they finally cross paths with Miller, only to make a horrifying discovery. On Earth, Avasarala receives devastating news.
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