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The Best Episodes of Extant Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of Extant Season 1

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....

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  1. Background image for Re-Entry
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Re-Entry

    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.

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  2. Background image for Extinct
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Extinct

    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.

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  3. Background image for Wish You Were Here
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Wish You Were Here

    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
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  4. Background image for Shelter
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Shelter

    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
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  5. Background image for What on Earth Is Wrong?
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #5 - What on Earth Is Wrong?

    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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  6. Background image for Nightmares
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Nightmares

    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
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  8. Background image for More in Heaven and Earth
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #7 - More in Heaven and Earth

    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.

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  9. Background image for Incursion
    7.5/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Incursion

    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.

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  10. Background image for Care and Feeding
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Care and Feeding

    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.

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  11. Background image for A Pack of Cards
    6.5/10(1 votes)

    #10 - A Pack of Cards

    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
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  12. Background image for A New World
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #11 - A New World

    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
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  13. Background image for Before the Blood
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Before the Blood

    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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  14. Background image for Ascension
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Ascension

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Re-Entry" is the best rated episode of "Extant" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Allen Coulter and written by Mickey Fisher, it aired on 7/9/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Extinct".