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The Best Episodes of Kyle XY

Every episode of Kyle XY ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Kyle XY!

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A suburban family that takes in a mysterious teen naive to the world around him. As Kyle begins to show signs of brilliance, solving the mystery of his origin and potential abilities becomes the family's

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 7 - Kyle Got Game
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Kyle Got Game

    S1:E7

    Kyle links his memory to a missing professor, but finds a welcome distraction when he joins the basketball team. Meanwhile, Nicole gains a better understanding of Kyle's unique situation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

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  2. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 9 - Ghost in the Machine
    8.1/10(279 votes)

    #2 - Ghost in the Machine

    S2:E9

    Lori, Kyle, Jessi, Declan and Amanda stumble upon the ruins of Zzyzx while on a camping trip in the woods. Andy shares a life-changing secret with Josh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 2 - Sleepless in Seattle
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Sleepless in Seattle

    S1:E2

    Kyle encounters the concept of time and wonders why those around him focus on it. In an attempt to tire out Kyle, his family subjects him to running, sleeping pills and other activities. Josh suspects that Kyle may be an alien.

    Director:Mike Rohl
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 5 - This Is Not a Test
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - This Is Not a Test

    S1:E5

    Kyle, Lori and Josh experience difficulties on the first day of school while Nicole and Stephen receive a visit from Tom Foss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bryan M. Holdman

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  5. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 10 - House of Cards
    8.0/10(274 votes)

    #5 - House of Cards

    S2:E10

    Kyle, Declan and Foss plot to retrieve Kyle's Latnok ring. Meanwhile, Lori begins to question Stephen's time at Madacorp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

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  6. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 13 - Leap of Faith
    8.0/10(286 votes)

    #6 - Leap of Faith

    S2:E13

    Kyle breaks quarantine to find Jessi and they use the photo from Baylin's lock box to search for answers. Meanwhile, the Trager's sort through all that they know about Kyle in order to make sense of who he really is.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 23 - I've Had the Time of My Life
    8.0/10(246 votes)

    #7 - I've Had the Time of My Life

    S2:E23

    The teens scramble to make their prom night as perfect as possible, and Jessi makes a surprise announcement regarding her relationship with Sarah.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Julie Plec

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  8. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 1 - It Happened One Night
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - It Happened One Night

    S3:E1

    Restrained and weakened, Kyle awakens inside a Latnok building. Despite his predicament, Kyle must escape and rescue Amanda—who is being held in the same building.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 6 - Does Kyle Dream of Electric Fish
    7.9/10(270 votes)

    #9 - Does Kyle Dream of Electric Fish

    S2:E6

    Kyle believes he can predict the future after having multiple visions, which all come true. Hedelves deeper into Baylin's research hoping to find an answer.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 14 - To C.I.R. With Love
    7.9/10(250 votes)

    #10 - To C.I.R. With Love

    S2:E14

    Believing Jessi is dead, Kyle returns to the Tragers and reveals the truth about Madacorp. He's now determined to take down MadaCorp and destroy all the information they have on Zzyzx.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

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  11. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 20 - Primary Colors
    7.8/10(232 votes)

    #11 - Primary Colors

    S2:E20

    Kyle begins having cognitive malfunctions and is drawing pictures in his sleep due to the attention demands from the other students during his midterm exams. Meanwhile, Kyle's condition has Jessi creating her own tutoring service.

    Director:Peter DeLuise
    Writer:Bryan M. Holdman

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  12. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 22 - Hello...
    7.8/10(233 votes)

    #12 - Hello...

    S2:E22

    Sarah asks Kyle to intervene with Jessi, but his method may prove disastrous; Brian Taylor hits a wall in his quest for Latnok's approval, and the prom has a serious cash-flow problem.

    Director:Peter DeLuise
    Writer:Michael Berns

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  13. Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 6 - Blame It On The Rain
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Blame It On The Rain

    S1:E6

    Kyle becomes frustrated when he experiences his first brief flashes of memory, and he ultimately finds comfort from Amanda. It's the day of Lori's birthday, but she's not excited about it while Kyle on the other hand, wishes he even knew the date of his birthday.

    Director:Michelle MacLaren
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 10 - Endgame
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Endgame

    S1:E10

    The Petersons, Kyle's real parents, arrive to take him home, but Kyle is skeptical about his biological ties, so he turns to Tom Foss for answers. Meanwhile, Steven has trouble accepting that Kyle may be leaving.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writers:Bryan M. Holdman, Julie Plec

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  15. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 1 - The Prophet
    7.7/10(356 votes)

    #15 - The Prophet

    S2:E1

    With Adam Baylin's help, Kyle begins to realize the truth behind his existence but soon finds himself back at the Trager's house under the training of Tom Foss.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 3 - The List Is Life
    7.7/10(280 votes)

    #16 - The List Is Life

    S2:E3

    Kyle's attempts to return to a normal life at the Trager's house is complicated by Tom Foss' training. Meanwhile, Jessi (XX) begins her mission to get close to Kyle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julie Plec

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  17. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 5 - Come to Your Senses
    7.7/10(272 votes)

    #17 - Come to Your Senses

    S2:E5

    Coming back to work, Nicole has a startling new patient: Jessi. Jessi was recommended by her "sister," Emily, because Jessi supposedly had a rough childhood. Meanwhile, Kyle's on a mission to find Amanda's stolen bracelet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

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  18. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 7 - Free To Be You And Me
    7.7/10(285 votes)

    #18 - Free To Be You And Me

    S2:E7

    As Kyle and Amanda prepare for their first date, a cryptic warning about Tom Foss makes Kyle wonder whom he can trust. Meanwhile, Jessi chafes at Emily's restrictions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Julie Plec

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  19. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 19 - First Cut Is the Deepest
    7.7/10(228 votes)

    #19 - First Cut Is the Deepest

    S2:E19

    Hoping to work things out with Jessi, Kyle takes her on a trip to research Sarah. Meanwhile, Lori and Hillary con Amanda into visiting a college bar in search of a DJ, and Andy and Josh seek couples counseling.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 12 - Lockdown
    7.6/10(261 votes)

    #20 - Lockdown

    S2:E12

    An out-of-control and missing Jessi increases tensions within the Trager household, forcing Nicole to institute precautionary measures.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Julie Plec

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  21. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 17 - Grounded
    7.6/10(233 votes)

    #21 - Grounded

    S2:E17

    Amanda's presence puts the Tragers into an awkward position when a social worker comes to evaluate their fitness to take care of Kyle.

    Director:Michael DeCarlo
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 8 - Memory Serves
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Memory Serves

    S1:E8

    After an unusual hypnosis session, Kyle is determined to unlock his memory, so he accompanies Lori and Declan to the University of Washington to search for clues about the missing Professor Kern and how his relationship ties in with Kyle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael Oates Palmer

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  23. Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 9 - Overheard
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Overheard

    S1:E9

    Kyle discovers that he has the ability to read lips and listen to distant conversations, so he recruits Declan and uses the newfound abilities to investigate Tom Foss. Meanwhile, Josh stresses over his grades. Amanda's boyfriend has a terrible secret.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writers:Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

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  24. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 2 - The Homecoming
    7.5/10(303 votes)

    #24 - The Homecoming

    S2:E2

    Kyle wonders if he made the right decision about returning to the Trager household, especially when he realizes how much he can't tell them. Meanwhile, life outside of Zzyzx begins for XX.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tommy Thompson

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  25. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 4 - Balancing Act
    7.5/10(265 votes)

    #25 - Balancing Act

    S2:E4

    Foss is alarmed by a murder in the forest, which pushes Kyle to his breaking point. Declan's probe of what he believes in Kyle's secret could have major consequences.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writers:Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

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Best Episodes Summary

"Kyle Got Game" is the best rated episode of "Kyle XY". It scored 8.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt, it aired on 8/7/2006. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ghost in the Machine".