The Best Episodes of Falling Skies Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.9/10(1599 votes)

   #1 - Live and Learn

   S1:E16/19/2011

   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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   Director:Carl Franklin

   Writer:Robert Rodat
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   7.0/10(1301 votes)

   #2 - The Armory

   S1:E26/19/2011

   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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   Director:Greg Beeman

   Writer:Graham Yost
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   7.0/10(1139 votes)

   #3 - Prisoner of War

   S1:E36/26/2011

   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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   Director:Greg Beeman

   Writer:Fred Golan
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   6.9/10(1072 votes)

   #4 - Grace

   S1:E47/3/2011

   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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   Director:Frederick E. O. Toye

   Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor
5. 

   7.1/10(1033 votes)

   #5 - Silent Kill

   S1:E57/10/2011

   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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   Director:Frederick E. O. Toye

   Writer:Joe Weisberg
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   7.1/10(994 votes)

   #6 - Sanctuary (1)

   S1:E67/17/2011

   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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   Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

   Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor
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   7.3/10(969 votes)

   #7 - Sanctuary (2)

   S1:E77/24/2011

   Hal takes the lead fighting an unexpected threat against the children of the 2nd Mass. Anne has her hands full when Sarah goes into labor while the 2nd Mass base is being evacuated.

   Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

   Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor

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   Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

   Writer:Melinda Hsu Taylor
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   7.7/10(961 votes)

   #8 - What Hides Beneath

   S1:E87/31/2011

   The 2nd Mass prepares to take the fight to the invaders with an assault on one of their bases. But Weaver’s increasingly strange behavior worries Tom that he might not be fit to command. Hal and Tom encounter a left-behind woman who employed a suspicious means of surviving the invasion, making it unclear whether they can trust her.

   Director:Anthony Hemingway

   Writer:Mark Verheiden

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   Director:Anthony Hemingway

   Writer:Mark Verheiden
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   7.2/10(943 votes)

   #9 - Mutiny

   S1:E98/7/2011

   As the 2nd Mass. prepares for a major assault, divisions within the ranks threaten to tear the group apart. Tom has difficulty processing the profound implications of Anne’s latest discovery.

   Director:Holly Dale

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Holly Dale

   Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(988 votes)

    #10 - Eight Hours

    S1:E108/7/2011

    With Weaver leading several squads of fighters against the aliens, Tom remains behind to help protect the civilians as they evacuate. But a major breach in security endangers both the soldiers and the civilians. Tom is confronted with a decision that may lead him to discovering what the aliens want with the captured teenagers, humankind and the planet.

    Director:Greg Beeman

    Writer:Mark Verheiden

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    Director:Greg Beeman

    Writer:Mark Verheiden