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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 3 Episode 3 - Electric Kiss
    2.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 1 - The Prophet
    4.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 7 - Chemistry 101
    4.2/10(4 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 12 - Lockdown
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 3 - The Lies That Bind
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 4 - Diving In
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Diving In

    S1:E4

    Kyle attempts to figure his emotions and sudden attraction to next door neighbor Amanda, while Lori and Josh are also experiencing love pains of their own.

    Director:Mike Rohl
    Writer:Julie Plec

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  7. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 4 - Balancing Act
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 8 - What's The Frequency, Kyle?
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 11 - Hands on a Hybrid
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 18 - Between The Rack and a Hard Place
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 13 - Leap of Faith
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 14 - To C.I.R. With Love
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 17 - Grounded
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 21 - Grey Matters
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 2 - Psychic Friend
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 4 - In the Company of Men
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 5 - Life Support
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Kyle XY Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    A teenager is found disoriented in the middle of traffic and taken to a detention facility. Later, Nicole Trager, a psychologist, comes to examine him, and takes him home. He gets on the bad side of both Trager kids, Josh and Lori, and annoys Stephen, Nicole's husband. But one by one, Kyle influences them to accept him.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 3 - The List Is Life
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 5 - Come to Your Senses
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 6 - Does Kyle Dream of Electric Fish
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 19 - First Cut Is the Deepest
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 8 - Tell-Tale Heart
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Tell-Tale Heart

    S3:E8

    What Jessi and Kyle find in Cassidy's safe sends them searching for the truth about Sarah Emerson, but Jessi's unrelenting method may endanger her life. At home, Declan finally puts his foot down, and Josh already misses Andy.

    Director:Peter DeLuise
    Writer:Gayle Abrams

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  24. Kyle XY Season 3 Episode 9 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

    S3:E9

    Kyle risks losing Cassidy's trust when he begins a deception aimed at discovering Latnok's true purpose, and Jessi, devastated by their discovery, has a hard time putting aside her emotions. Elsewhere, Josh plans a perfect farewell for Andy.

    Director:James Head
    Writer:Daniel Arkin

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  25. Kyle XY Season 2 Episode 2 - The Homecoming
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Electric Kiss" is the worst rated episode of "Kyle XY". It scored 2.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Chris Grismer and written by Gayle Abrams, it aired on 1/26/2009. This episode scored 1.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Prophet".