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The Best Episodes of Falling Skies Season 1

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

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Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Falling Skies Season 1 Episode 1 - Live and Learn
    6.9/10(1599 votes)

    #1 - Live and Learn

    S1:E1

    The world is left in tatters after a sudden, unprovoked and unexplained invasion by aliens, leaving the planet’s remaining human population to fight for survival against the occupiers. History professor Tom Mason has been named second in command for the 2nd Mass, but his real focus is on his three sons, one of whom has been captured by the aliens for an unknown purpose.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:Robert Rodat

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  2. Falling Skies Season 1 Episode 2 - The Armory
    7.0/10(1301 votes)

    #2 - The Armory

    S1:E2

    While scouting for supplies, Tom, Hal and their squad encounter a gang of marauders determined to get their hands on the 2nd Massachusetts’ weapons. Leading the gang is an ex-con named John Pope, who decides to use his hostages as bargaining material.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Graham Yost

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  3. Falling Skies Season 1 Episode 3 - Prisoner of War
    7.0/10(1139 votes)

    #3 - Prisoner of War

    S1:E3

    Dr. Michael Harris joins the 2nd Mass with a theory about what might save the teenagers abducted by the aliens. But the plan could be derailed when Tom starts digging for answers to questions that have haunted him since the early days of the invasion. The 2nd Mass comes face to face with skitters and mechs when they attempt to rescue Ben.

    Director:Greg Beeman
    Writer:Fred Golan

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  4. Falling Skies Season 1 Episode 4 - Grace
    6.9/10(1072 votes)

    #4 - Grace

    S1:E4

    Tom and his team head out to track down more motorcycles for the 2nd Mass., relying on Pope to guide them to a good location. They hit the jackpot until they meet some skitters and harnessed teenagers at the bike shop. Back at the base, Dr. Harris and Anne disagree over the best method to gather more intelligence on the aliens.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor

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  5. Falling Skies Season 1 Episode 5 - Silent Kill
    7.1/10(1033 votes)

    #5 - Silent Kill

    S1:E5

    Hal comes up with a risky new plan to rescue captured teenagers from the aliens, but it might require putting someone at risk. Meanwhile, a sudden tragedy causes Anne to make an enormous discovery that proves instrumental to Hal’s risky plan.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writer:Joe Weisberg

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  6. Falling Skies Season 1 Episode 6 - Sanctuary (1)
    7.1/10(994 votes)

    #6 - Sanctuary (1)

    S1:E6

    Lt. Terry Clayton of the 7th Mass arrives with word that the aliens are on their way to attack the 2nd Mass. Clayton’s plan to lead the children to a safe haven while the adults remain behind to fight is met with some resistance from the parents, including Tom.

    Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
    Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor

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