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The Best Episodes of Extant Season 1

Every episode of Extant Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Extant Season 1!

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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. Her experiences in space and home lead to events that

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Extant Season 1 Episode 13 - Ascension
    7.6/10(544 votes)

    S1:E13

    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

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  2. Extant Season 1 Episode 5 - What on Earth Is Wrong?
    7.4/10(541 votes)

    S1:E5

    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

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  3. Extant Season 1 Episode 6 - Nightmares
    7.4/10(519 votes)

    S1:E6

    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

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  4. Extant Season 1 Episode 7 - More in Heaven and Earth
    7.4/10(498 votes)

    S1:E7

    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

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  5. Extant Season 1 Episode 8 - Incursion
    7.4/10(474 votes)

    S1:E8

    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

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  6. Extant Season 1 Episode 1 - Re-Entry
    7.3/10(896 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  7. Extant Season 1 Episode 2 - Extinct
    7.3/10(736 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  8. Extant Season 1 Episode 3 - Wish You Were Here
    7.3/10(610 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  9. Extant Season 1 Episode 12 - Before the Blood
    7.3/10(466 votes)

    S1:E12

    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

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  10. Extant Season 1 Episode 4 - Shelter
    7.1/10(561 votes)

    S1:E4

    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

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  11. Extant Season 1 Episode 11 - A New World
    7.0/10(444 votes)

    S1:E11

    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

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  12. Extant Season 1 Episode 9 - Care and Feeding
    6.9/10(468 votes)

    S1:E9

    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:Dan Attias
    Writer:Mickey Fisher

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  13. Extant Season 1 Episode 10 - A Pack of Cards
    6.7/10(448 votes)

    S1:E10

    John makes a discovery about Yasumoto as Molly gets closer to locating her offspring; Sparks' visions of his daughter persist.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Leslie Bohem

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Ascension" is the best rated episode of "Extant" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 544 votes. Directed by Miguel Sapochnik and written by Mickey Fisher, it aired on 9/17/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "What on Earth Is Wrong?".