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Roswell
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Roswell

Wed, Oct 6, 1999
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Bizarre things start happening in the little New Mexico town where UFOs were spotted in 1947. Cut to 1999, when a cute high-school student saves the life of a teenage waitress. Surrounded by cliques of clever, angst-filled classmates, the two form a bond that threatens the survival of a secret universe involving superhuman powers, a yen for hot sauce and an alien gene pool.

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Cast

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  • Jason Behr
    Jason Behr
    as Max Evans
  • Shiri Appleby
    Shiri Appleby
    as Liz Parker
  • Katherine Heigl
    Katherine Heigl
    as Isabel Evans
  • Majandra Delfino
    Majandra Delfino
    as Maria DeLuca
  • Brendan Fehr
    Brendan Fehr
    as Michael Guerin
  • Nick Wechsler
    Nick Wechsler
    as Kyle Valenti
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Episodes

3 seasons · 61 episodes

Ended · 61 aired
Season 1
22 episodes · 22 aired
▾
  • E1
    Pilot
    Aired · Thu, Oct 7, 1999 · 60m

    High school student Liz Parker's life irreversibly transforms after she is shot, and a friend miraculously heals the wound, revealing his true nature.

  • E2
    The Morning After
    Aired · Thu, Oct 14, 1999 · 60m

    Liz suspects the new substitute teacher, Ms. Topolsky, is an alien hunter after spying her with Michael's file. Michael steals a key from the Sheriff.

  • E3
    Monsters
    Aired · Thu, Oct 21, 1999 · 60m

    Max, Isabel and Michael worry Maria may reveal their secret to Sheriff Valenti, so Isabel invades her dreams to determine her trustworthiness.

  • E4
    Leaving Normal
    Aired · Thu, Oct 28, 1999 · 60m

    When 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 decision.

  • E5
    Missing
    Aired · Thu, Nov 4, 1999 · 60m

    Liz considers many suspects in the disappearance of her secret journal -- in which she describes how Max used his alien powers to save her life.

  • E6
    285 South
    Aired · Thu, Nov 11, 1999 · 60m

    Liz and Maria travel with aliens to investigate a geodesic dome that may explain their origins where Michael discovers the importance of Valenti's key.

  • E7
    River Dog
    Aired · Thu, Nov 18, 1999 · 60m

    Liz and Max travel to an Indian reservation and find answers about the mysterious fourth alien. Maria and Michael can't ignore their attraction.

  • E8
    Blood Brother
    Aired · Thu, Nov 25, 1999 · 60m

    While 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 revealed.

  • E9
    Heat Wave
    Aired · Thu, Dec 2, 1999 · 60m

    A winter heat waves sparks unlikely romantic couplings, including a surprising match-up for Isabel. Liz confesses to Alex about Max, Isabel and Michael.

  • E10
    The Balance
    Aired · Thu, Dec 16, 1999 · 60m

    At the Indian reservation, Michael becomes gravely ill after undergoing a mystic sweat ritual, requiring all his friends to band together to save him.

  • E11
    Toy House
    Aired · Thu, Jan 20, 2000 · 60m

    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.

  • E12
    Into the Woods
    Aired · Thu, Jan 27, 2000 · 60m

    The aliens and Sheriff Valenti race to a possible extraterrestrial landing site. Michael suspects River Dog is hiding his true identity.

  • E13
    The Convention
    Aired · Thu, Feb 3, 2000 · 60m

    When 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.

  • E14
    Blind Date
    Aired · Thu, Feb 10, 2000 · 60m

    Liz 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 contact Nasedo.

  • E15
    Independence Day
    Aired · Thu, Feb 17, 2000 · 60m

    Michael takes action after his alcoholic foster father's abuse becomes physical, causing Michael to become a suspect in his disappearance.

  • E16
    Sexual Healing
    Aired · Thu, Mar 2, 2000 · 60m

    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.

  • E17
    Crazy
    Aired · Tue, Apr 11, 2000 · 60m

    Ms. Topolsky returns to Roswell, warning the aliens and their friends and convinces Michael to meet with her. A new girl as school befriends Isabel.

  • E18
    Tess, Lies and Videotape
    Aired · Tue, Apr 18, 2000 · 60m

    The aliens and their friends don't trust Tess, but Max is strangely and uncontrollably drawn to her, as Liz watches. The gang uncovers the truth.

  • E19
    Four Square
    Aired · Tue, Apr 25, 2000 · 60m

    The aliens and their friends speculate Tess is the dangerous shape-shifter, Nasedo. Isabel and Michael experience intense dreams about each other.

  • E20
    Max to the Max
    Aired · Tue, May 2, 2000 · 60m

    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.

  • E21
    The White Room
    Aired · Tue, May 9, 2000 · 60m

    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.

  • E22
    Destiny
    Aired · Tue, May 16, 2000 · 60m

    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.

Season 2
21 episodes · 21 aired
▾
  • E1
    Skin and Bones
    Aired · Tue, Oct 3, 2000 · 60m

    The aliens and their human allies assist Michael after he is arrested for Agent Pierce's murder. Despite his destiny with Tess, Max persues Liz.

  • E2
    Ask Not
    Aired · Tue, Oct 10, 2000 · 60m

    When Max assumes leadership after enemy aliens kill Nasedo, he commands all to return to normal routines, but several suspicious newcomers arrive.

  • E3
    Surprise
    Aired · Tue, Oct 17, 2000 · 60m

    Isabel's birthday party is interrupted when one of the Skins captures Tess. Michael discovers an interesting file at Congresswoman Whitaker's office.

  • E4
    Summer of '47
    Aired · Tue, Oct 24, 2000 · 60m

    Michael interviews a World War II veteran who tells him a detailed story about the government's cover-up of the alleged alien landing in 1947 as Michael imagines himself and his friends in their roles.

  • E5
    The End of the World
    Aired · Tue, Oct 31, 2000 · 60m

    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.

  • E6
    Harvest
    Aired · Tue, Nov 7, 2000 · 60m

    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.

  • E7
    Wipeout!
    Aired · Tue, Nov 14, 2000 · 60m

    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.

  • E8
    Meet the Dupes
    Aired · Tue, Nov 21, 2000 · 60m

    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.

  • E9
    Max in the City
    Aired · Tue, Nov 28, 2000 · 60m

    Max, 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 decision.

  • E10
    A Roswell Christmas Carol
    Aired · Tue, Dec 19, 2000 · 60m

    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.

  • E11
    To Serve and Protect
    Aired · Tue, Jan 23, 2001 · 60m

    Isabel receives disturbing flashes from an unknown girl who has been buried alive near Roswell, while Valenti's old friend questions him about Max.

  • E12
    We Are Family
    Aired · Tue, Jan 30, 2001 · 60m

    Sheriff Valenti risks his job when he helps the kids search for Laurie Dupree, who had been locked away in a mental institution before her abduction.

  • E13
    Disturbing Behavior
    Aired · Tue, Feb 6, 2001 · 60m

    Laurie escapes from medical attendants and grudgingly joins Michael and Maria to search for clues to her past. Agent Duff needs Valenti's assistance.

  • E14
    How the Other Half Lives
    Aired · Tue, Feb 20, 2001 · 60m

    Laurie 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 must save her.

  • E15
    Viva Las Vegas
    Aired · Tue, Feb 27, 2001 · 60m

    Feeling sullied by the $50,000 hush money the Duprees gave him, Michael and the gang travel to Las Vegas to spend it. Max contemplates marrying Liz.

  • E16
    Heart of Mine
    Aired · Tue, Apr 17, 2001 · 60m

    With prom night fast approaching, the hearts of Roswell High's lovestruck students lead them in unexpected directions as they face their feelings.

  • E17
    Cry Your Name
    Aired · Tue, Apr 24, 2001 · 60m

    One of the gang dies in a car accidental, and others try to understand how and why. When Valenti suggests suicide, Liz investigates.

  • E18
    It's Too Late and It's Too Bad
    Aired · Tue, May 1, 2001 · 60m

    Liz continues to investigate Alex's death. Her leading theory involves alien foul play, but she unintentionally risks her alien friends' secret.

  • E19
    Baby, It's You
    Aired · Tue, May 8, 2001 · 60m

    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.

  • E20
    Off the Menu
    Aired · Tue, May 15, 2001 · 60m

    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.

  • E21
    The Departure
    Aired · Tue, May 22, 2001 · 60m

    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.

Season 3
18 episodes · 18 aired
▾
  • E1
    Busted
    Aired · Wed, Oct 10, 2001 · 60m

    Max and Liz are caught robbing a store that lies above an underground government storage facility housing the aliens' spaceship. Isabel has a secret affair.

  • E2
    Michael, The Guys and The Great Snapple Caper
    Aired · Wed, Oct 17, 2001 · 60m

    Michael takes a job as a security guard at a pharmaceutical company and befriends his co-workings -- but winds up getting his entire crew fired.

  • E3
    Significant Others
    Aired · Wed, Oct 24, 2001 · 60m

    Isabel and Jesse contemplate marriage, while Michael's new friends make Maria jealous. Liz discovers why her dad is against her relationship with Max.

  • E4
    Secrets and Lies
    Aired · Wed, Oct 31, 2001 · 60m

    Max 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, an alien.

  • E5
    Control
    Aired · Wed, Nov 7, 2001 · 60m

    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.

  • E6
    To Have and To Hold
    Aired · Wed, Nov 14, 2001 · 60m

    Isabel and Jesse continue with wedding plans despite interference from all corner, including Kivar, Isabel's former lover from her home planet.

  • E7
    Interruptus
    Aired · Wed, Nov 21, 2001 · 60m

    Max and Michael crash Isabel and Jesse's honeymoon when they discover Kivar has come to Earth to retrieve her. Isabel feels drawn to him despite her best efforts.

  • E8
    Behind the Music
    Aired · Wed, Nov 28, 2001 · 60m

    Maria's old boyfriend rekindles her interest in music and "normal" things while Max and Isabel's father grows suspicious of past strange events.

  • E9
    Samuel Rising
    Aired · Wed, Dec 19, 2001 · 60m

    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.

  • E10
    A Tale of Two Parties
    Aired · Wed, Jan 2, 2002 · 60m

    On 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 Crash Down, where she meets an unlikely ally.

  • E11
    I Married an Alien
    Aired · Wed, Jan 30, 2002 · 60m

    When 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 exposé. Isabel imagines how life would be if Jesse knew the truth and daydreams they're in a sitcom inspired by "I Dream of Jeannie."

  • E12
    Ch-Ch-Changes
    Aired · Wed, Feb 6, 2002 · 60m

    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.

  • E13
    Panacea
    Aired · Wed, Feb 13, 2002 · 60m

    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.

  • E14
    Chant Down Babylon
    Aired · Wed, Feb 27, 2002 · 60m

    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.

  • E15
    Who Died and Made You King?
    Aired · Wed, Apr 24, 2002 · 60m

    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.

  • E16
    Crash
    Aired · Wed, May 1, 2002 · 60m

    Michael tries to save an Air Force pilot from being killed by military personnel attempting to cover up the man's collision with a UFO.

  • E17
    Four Aliens and a Baby
    Aired · Wed, May 8, 2002 · 60m

    Tess receives a cold welcome when she returns from Antar with Max's son, Zan -- and with the Air Force hot on their trail.

  • E18
    Graduation
    Aired · Wed, May 15, 2002 · 60m

    Liz discovers she has developed clairvoyant powers which leads the aliens and herself to realize that they are no longer safe in Roswell.