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The Best Episodes of Extant

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The Best Episodes of Extant

An astronaut returns home from a year long solo mission in space. She tries to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life....
  1. 7.7/10(291 votes)

    #1 - The Greater Good

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    Molly and JD frantically race to the hybrids to stop a Humanich plot that will destroy the human race. Also, Lucy has a shocking realization about the GSC that forces her to question her allegiance and put Ethan at risk.

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  2. 7.6/10(521 votes)

    #2 - Ascension

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    Molly returns to space in an attempt redirect the Seraphim away from Earth and protect the world’s population from the deadly spores. Also, John discovers that Odin's plan has put Ethan in terrible danger.

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  3. 7.6/10(257 votes)

    #3 - Double Vision

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    Molly reveals disturbing new details about Shepherd’s death to the GSC, and Lucy makes a powerful move against the humans and hybrids that could have devastating global repercussions.

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  4. 7.5/10(285 votes)

    #4 - Arms and the Humanich

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    Molly tries to save her son following a raid on the hybrid compound and JD tries to rescue his daughter from Shepherd. Elsewhere, Lucy becomes a bigger threat to humans.

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  5. 7.4/10(493 votes)

    #5 - Nightmares

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    Molly uncovers top-secret footage that reveals the real reason the ISEA chose her for the solo space mission. Meanwhile, Ethan experiences his first dream, an unforeseen event for which he was not programmed; and Julie connects with a mysterious man she meets at a gym.

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    Director:Adam Arkin
  6. 7.4/10(455 votes)

    #6 - Incursion

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    When Molly learns that her baby is alive, she sets out with Kern and Kryger to devise a plan to intercept the baby before Sparks and Yasumoto can relocate him. Meanwhile, John struggles to keep up with Ethan’s rapid development.

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  8. 7.3/10(855 votes)

    #7 - Re-Entry

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    Astronaut Molly Woods tries to reconnect with her husband, John, and son, Ethan, after returning from a 13-month solo mission in outer space. Molly’s mystifying experiences in space lead to events that will ultimately change the course of human history.

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  9. 7.3/10(585 votes)

    #8 - Wish You Were Here

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    Molly has to decide if she is going to reveal her pregnancy to John after he confronts her about her distant behavior. Meanwhile, John and Molly face parents who are suspicious of Ethan when he goes to school for the first time.

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    Director:Holly Dale
  10. 7.3/10(517 votes)

    #9 - What on Earth Is Wrong?

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    John begins to doubt Molly's mental state when the validity of her pregnancy is questioned. Meanwhile, Ethan suffers a serious setback, and John and Julie disagree over how to care for him.

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    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Peter Ocko
  11. 7.3/10(472 votes)

    #10 - More in Heaven and Earth

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    Convinced the agency has her baby, Molly is determined to find out where. Meanwhile, John discovers new and startling advancements in Ethan's programming, and Kern holds Kryger hostage in an attempt to recover the incriminating video he stole from the ISEA. When Molly learns that her baby is alive, she sets out with Kern and Kryger to devise a plan to intercept the baby before Sparks and Yasumoto can relocate him. Meanwhile, John struggles to keep up with Ethan’s rapid development.

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  12. 7.3/10(397 votes)

    #11 - Change Scenario

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    Six months after her life unraveled and dark secrets were revealed, Molly is confined to a psychiatric hospital when she learns of bizarre deaths that sound eerily similar to those she witnessed in space. When she escapes to investigate, she crosses paths with JD Richter, a determined cop who just signed on to the case.

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  13. 7.3/10(328 votes)

    #12 - Morphoses

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    Molly and J.D. discover another pregnant woman who is suffering from inexplicable and fatal symptoms. Meanwhile, Molly begins to question her own mental stability. Julie struggles with Ethan's rebellion.

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  14. 7.3/10(286 votes)

    #13 - Cracking the Code

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    As Molly works to create a virus that will eradicate alien hybrids, she discovers that aliens are trying to communicate with humans through a hidden message in their DNA. Also, Lucy helps Ethan run away from Charlie in order to help him recover memories of his mother, Molly.

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    Director:P.J. Pesce
    Writer:Tom Pabst
  15. 7.3/10(274 votes)

    #14 - The New Frontier

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    Molly discovers Ethan is alive and sets out to get her son back. Also, suspicions about John’s death cause JD to investigate Julie’s potential involvement.

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  16. 7.3/10(253 votes)

    #15 - Don't Shoot the Messenger

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    Following a near-death experience, Molly has a harrowing vision she can’t shake. Also, Shepherd's loyalty to the Global Space Commission is called into question.

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    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Tom Pabst
  17. 7.3/10(250 votes)

    #16 - Zugzwang

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    Molly, JD and Ethan track down John’s mysterious former colleague who may hold the key to stopping the Humanich threat. Also, Julie enlists Charlie on a mission to find out where Lucy’s orders are coming.

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  18. 7.2/10(699 votes)

    #17 - Extinct

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    After Molly collapses and experiences a vision of her encounter on the Seraphim, Sam agrees to give her an ultrasound so she can learn more about her mysterious pregnancy. Also, Molly tracks down Kryger and he reveals the disturbing details of his own solo mission that the International Space Exploration Agency (ISEA) is keeping secret.

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  19. 7.2/10(445 votes)

    #18 - Before the Blood

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    When Molly finally comes face-to-face with her offspring, she realizes she may be the only one who can stop the coming danger. Meanwhile, Julie uncovers grave secrets about Odin.

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    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Peter Ocko
  20. 7.2/10(266 votes)

    #19 - The Other

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    Molly and JD try to convince Shepherd to broker a peace between humans and hybrids. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to manipulate Charlie’s feelings to put him in a compromising position.

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    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Mike Werb
  21. 7.1/10(533 votes)

    #20 - Shelter

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    After Sparks attempts to quarantine Molly, she and her family seek refuge on a remote island with her estranged father, Quinn. When the agency closes in on their whereabouts, Ethan is exposed to grave danger. Meanwhile, Yasumoto experiments with a strange and deadly substance.

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    Director:Paris Barclay
  22. 7.1/10(259 votes)

    #21 - You Say You Want an Evolution

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    Molly panics when she discovers she is changing physically – the question is into what, and whether she can reverse what’s happening to her. Also, JD’s ex-wife, Dorothy, shows up suddenly on his doorstep to discuss their daughter.

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    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Pam Davis
  23. 7.0/10(282 votes)

    #22 - Empathy for the Devil

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    Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie’s decision to erase Ethan’s memory has disturbing consequences.

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    Director:Dan Lerner
  24. 6.9/10(449 votes)

    #23 - Care and Feeding

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    When Sparks falls under the influence of the vision of his deceased daughter, he flees with Molly’s baby to a remote location. Now, Yasumoto and Molly must rely on each other to track down the offspring.

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  25. 6.9/10(423 votes)

    #24 - A New World

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    As the offspring’s powers grow, Molly learns of Yasumoto’s painful path to immortality. When Sparks starts to have doubts about the mission, Anya takes charge. Meanwhile, Odin tries to secretly access Ethan’s circuitry.

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    Director:Kevin Dowling
  26. 6.9/10(270 votes)

    #25 - The Other Side

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    As Molly succumbs to the virus, long forgotten memories surface. Also, Julie is confronted with hard choices and the Hybrids seek revenge.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Greater Good" is the best rated episode of "Extant". It scored 7.7/10 based on 291 votes. Directed by Adam Kane and written by Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro, it aired on 9/9/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ascension".