Fair rating?Threshold· Season 1 · Episode 1
Trees Made of Glass, Part 1
An alien craft's appearance near a cargo freighter in the Atlantic Ocean seems linked to the deaths of most of the crew. Dr. Molly Caffrey, a government contingency analyst, is called in to investigate, and she assembles a team that includes a NASA microbiologist, a physicist, a covert operative, and an expert in languages and mathematics to probe the mystery.
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#9In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#9All-timeof 13 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.4
2005First airedSeptember 16, 2005
Guest stars
Diane Venoraas Angela Hatten
Scott MacDonaldas Captain Manning
Mark Berryas Agent Hargrave
Dotan Baeras Navy Seal #2
Kevin Durandas Crewman Sonntag
Seamus Deveras Agent Detoro
William Mapotheras Gunneson
Charles Emmettas Navy Pilot
Joel Damany Steingoldas Fry
Colin Campbellas Grady
Charles Howertonas Military Official
Matt Siglochas Seal Commander
Mitchell Edmondsas Chief of Naval Operations
Traber Burnsas ChefCrew
David S. GoyerDirectorBragi SchutWriter
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