7.3/10782 votesLoading...#1 - Chapter One
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/15/2014
The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the true nature of their covert mission when 50 years into their journey, which began in 1963, a young woman turns up dead of suspicious circumstances.
Director: Stephen Williams
Writer: Philip Levens
7.3/10642 votesLoading...#2 - Chapter Two
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/16/2014
Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewhere, Viondra suspects there is a traitor within her ranks of stewardesses after Councilman Rose becomes privy to inside information; something mysterious seems to be happening to young Christa Valis; and James Toback attempts to impress Nora by making a deal to get into Officers Training School.
Director: Rob Lieberman, Vincenzo Natali
Writer: Philip Levens, Adrian Cruz
7.3/10632 votesLoading...#3 - Chapter Three
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2014
The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthing rights is announced; the Denningers work together to secure their power and upset Councilman Rose; and Viondra seizes an opportunity to assert her dominance when a mysterious power surge knocks out systems on the ship.
Director: Mairzee Almas, Nick Copus
Writer: Philip Levens, Melody Fox
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In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:Syfy
Best Episodes Summary
"Chapter One" is the best rated episode of "Ascension". It scored 7.3/10 based on 782 votes. Directed by Stephen Williams and written by Philip Levens, it aired on 12/15/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter Two".