7.7/10289 votesLoading...#1 - The Greater Good
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 9/9/2015
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.
Director: Adam Kane
Writer: Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro
7.6/10518 votesLoading...#2 - Ascension
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/17/2014
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.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Mickey Fisher
7.6/10255 votesLoading...#3 - Double Vision
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/9/2015
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.
Director: Christine Moore
Writer: Leslie Bohem
7.5/10283 votesLoading...#4 - Arms and the Humanich
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2015
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.
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writer: Gavin Johannsen
7.4/10490 votesLoading...#5 - Nightmares
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/13/2014
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.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Eliza Clark
7.4/10452 votesLoading...#6 - Incursion
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/20/2014
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.
Director: Paul McCrane
Writer: Gavin Johannsen
7.3/10851 votesLoading...#7 - Re-Entry
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/9/2014
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.
Director: Allen Coulter
Writer: Mickey Fisher
7.3/10582 votesLoading...#8 - Wish You Were Here
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/23/2014
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.
Director: Holly Dale
Writer: Mickey Fisher
7.3/10514 votesLoading...#9 - What on Earth Is Wrong?
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/6/2014
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.
Director: Dan Lerner
Writer: Peter Ocko
7.3/10469 votesLoading...#10 - More in Heaven and Earth
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/20/2014
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.
Director: Christine Moore
Writer: Vanessa Reisen
7.3/10395 votesLoading...#11 - Change Scenario
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2015
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.
Director: Dan Lerner
Writer: Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro
7.3/10326 votesLoading...#12 - Morphoses
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2015
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.
Director: Christine Moore
Writer: Mickey Fisher
7.3/10284 votesLoading...#13 - Cracking the Code
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2015
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.
Director: P.J. Pesce
Writer: Tom Pabst
7.3/10272 votesLoading...#14 - The New Frontier
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2015
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.
Director: Christine Moore
Writer: Gianna Sobol
7.3/10251 votesLoading...#15 - Don't Shoot the Messenger
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2015
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.
Director: Dan Lerner
Writer: Tom Pabst
7.3/10248 votesLoading...#16 - Zugzwang
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/2/2015
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.
Director: Kenneth Fink
Writer: Mickey Fisher
7.2/10696 votesLoading...#17 - Extinct
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/16/2014
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.
Director: Matt Earl Beesley
Writer: Leslie Bohem
7.2/10442 votesLoading...#18 - Before the Blood
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/10/2014
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.
Director: David Solomon
Writer: Peter Ocko
7.1/10530 votesLoading...#20 - Shelter
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/30/2014
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.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Greg Walker
7.1/10257 votesLoading...#21 - You Say You Want an Evolution
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2015
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.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Pam Davis
7.0/10280 votesLoading...#22 - Empathy for the Devil
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2015
Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie’s decision to erase Ethan’s memory has disturbing consequences.
Director: Dan Lerner
Writer: Leslie Bohem
6.9/10446 votesLoading...#23 - Care and Feeding
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/27/2014
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.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Mickey Fisher
6.9/10420 votesLoading...#24 - A New World
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/3/2014
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.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Eliza Clark
6.9/10268 votesLoading...#25 - The Other Side
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/19/2015
As Molly succumbs to the virus, long forgotten memories surface. Also, Julie is confronted with hard choices and the Hybrids seek revenge.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Leslie Bohem
The Best Episodes of Extant
Every episode of Extant ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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....
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:CBS
Best Episodes Summary
"The Greater Good" is the best rated episode of "Extant". It scored 7.7/10 based on 289 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".
