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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 Worst Episode
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    Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 18 - Between The Rack and a Hard Place
    7.4/10(228 votes)

    #1 - Between The Rack and a Hard Place

    S2:E18

    Amanda gets a job at The Rack, but her first day does not go well. Meanwhile, Jessi's presence in Kyle's life continues to irk Amanda, and Josh is placed in a difficult situation when $120 goes missing from The Rack's cash register.

    Director:James Head
    Writers:James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

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  2. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 2 - Psychic Friend
    7.4/10(220 votes)

    #2 - Psychic Friend

    S3:E2

    Kyle fears for Amanda's life after a psychic gives him a stark warning.

    Directors:Michael Robison, Michael Robinson
    Writer:Julie Plec

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  3. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 3 - Electric Kiss
    7.4/10(222 votes)

    #3 - Electric Kiss

    S3:E3

    Jessie begins to settle into the Trager's house. Meanwhile Kyle tries to figure out what Latnok did to Amanda with the help of Jessie, which ultimately leads to some unwanted conflict with Kyle and Amanda's relationship.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Gayle Abrams

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  4. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 2 - The Homecoming
    7.5/10(305 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 4 - Balancing Act
    7.5/10(266 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 8 - What's The Frequency, Kyle?
    7.5/10(256 votes)

    #6 - What's The Frequency, Kyle?

    S2:E8

    Kyle's visions offer the Tragers solace after Stephen's father suffers a stroke and falls into a coma. Meanwhile, Jessi's lack of progress at therapy dismays Emily.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writers:Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

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  7. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 11 - Hands on a Hybrid
    7.5/10(262 votes)

    #7 - Hands on a Hybrid

    S2:E11

    After finding a photo of himself and Jessi locked in Baylin’s box, Kyle and Declan realize that the best way to crack the mystery of Jessi is to get close to her is at the high school charity event. Once there, Kyle uses the opportunity to talk to the already vulnerable Jessi. Meanwhile, other secrets are revealed during the event as Lori finds out the identity of her attacker.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:Bryan M. Holdman

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  8. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 15 - The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
    7.5/10(237 votes)

    #8 - The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades

    S2:E15

    It's Career Week at school. As Kyle and Josh contemplate their respective futures, Jessi's quest for acceptance clashes with Kyle's need for anonymity. Meanwhile, Brian Taylor seeks parenting advice from Nicole.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writers:Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

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  9. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 16 - Great Expectations
    7.5/10(234 votes)

    #9 - Great Expectations

    S2:E16

    Kyle and Amanda's relationship hits a period of uncertainty after she makes a surprise visit home, but is uncharacteristically cagey about the reason why. Meanwhile, Jesse loses her patience with Kyle when he keeps putting off her training sessions.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Bryan M. Holdman

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  10. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 21 - Grey Matters
    7.5/10(229 votes)

    #10 - Grey Matters

    S2:E21

    Kyle and Josh become involved in a complicated cheating scandal at school. Meanwhile, Jessi is being pushed by Taylor to train for the Latnok presentation.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 12 - Lockdown
    7.6/10(262 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 17 - Grounded
    7.6/10(234 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 1 - It Happened One Night
    7.6/10(257 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 7 - Chemistry 101
    7.6/10(224 votes)

    #14 - Chemistry 101

    S3:E7

    Kyle deals with Jessi's announcement and jealousy over Nate, and Josh reels from Andy's news. Meanwhile, Kyle – still suspicous of Cassidy – makes a plan to expose him.

    Director:James Head
    Writers:Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt

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  15. Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 3 - The Lies That Bind
    7.7/10(389 votes)

    #15 - The Lies That Bind

    S1:E3

    Nicole has things to attend to, so other members of the family have to babysit Kyle, who's having trouble processing the little white lies that his family tell. Meanwhile, Steven learns that he'll have to lay off employees & Amanda freaks out over a fender bender.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Curtis Kheel

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  16. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 1 - The Prophet
    7.7/10(359 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 3 - The List Is Life
    7.7/10(282 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 5 - Come to Your Senses
    7.7/10(273 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 7 - Free To Be You And Me
    7.7/10(286 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 19 - First Cut Is the Deepest
    7.7/10(229 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 4 - In the Company of Men
    7.7/10(220 votes)

    #21 - In the Company of Men

    S3:E4

    Kyle hits the bar with Josh and Declan to drown his sorrows after breaking up with Amanda. Lori and Jessi bond over boys as Lori uses Jessi's apartment as a bolthole.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Daniel Arkin

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  22. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 5 - Life Support
    7.7/10(226 votes)

    #22 - Life Support

    S3:E5

    A car accident seriously injures Nicole, and Kyle and Josh help a woman named Gretchen give birth.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Bryan M. Holdman

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  23. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 6 - Welcome to Latnok
    7.7/10(224 votes)

    #23 - Welcome to Latnok

    S3:E6

    After Cassidy helps to save Nicole’s life, Kyle is a man of his word and begins to pay his debt back to Latnok. But what Kyle finds is a complete surprise -- Latnok is not some dark scary place…but rather a hip college hang-out for young and bright minds, including Mark. Still not willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, Kyle decides after his first day there never to return, but rethinks his decision when he finds out about his family’s financial dilemma. Will Kyle sell his soul to the devil to help out the Tragers, or can he find another way to get a hold of some quick cash? Meanwhile, Jessi comes clean about everything to Kyle, which brings about mixed results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 10 - Bringing Down the House
    7.7/10(315 votes)

    #24 - Bringing Down the House

    S3:E10

    After discovering Latnok's true purpose, Kyle enlists everyone to stop it at all costs, but keeping all his cover lies intact and protecting Jessi may endanger the operation.

    Director:Peter DeLuise
    Writers:Julie Plec, Brian Young

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  25. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 20 - Primary Colors
    7.8/10(233 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Between The Rack and a Hard Place" is the worst rated episode of "Kyle XY". It scored 7.4/10 based on 228 votes. Directed by James Head and written by James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash, it aired on 2/11/2008. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Psychic Friend".