7.3/10851 votes#1 - 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
7.2/10696 votes#2 - 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
7.3/10582 votes#3 - 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
7.1/10530 votes#4 - 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
7.3/10514 votes#5 - 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
7.4/10490 votes#6 - 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
7.3/10469 votes#7 - 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
7.4/10452 votes#8 - 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
6.9/10446 votes#9 - 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
6.7/10422 votes#10 - A Pack of Cards
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/27/2014
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
6.9/10420 votes#11 - 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
7.2/10442 votes#12 - 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
7.6/10518 votes#13 - 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
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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....
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:CBS
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Re-Entry" is the best rated episode of "Extant" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 851 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".