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The Best Episodes of Roswell

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

The Best Episodes of Roswell

Bizarre things start happening in the little New Mexico town where UFOs were spotted in 1947. Cut to 1999, when a cute high-school student saves...

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  1. Background image for Destiny
    8.4/10(355 votes)

    #1 - Destiny

    S1:E22

    After escaping from Pierce, the aliens save Nasedo. Michael accidentally kills Pierce. Nasedo, as the aliens' guardian takes Pierce's place to help the aliens. The aliens figure out how to use the devices and release a message from Max and Isabel's real mother. She says Max is their leader and Tess, his fiance and that Michael is Second in command and he is Isabel's fiance. After hearing all this Liz runs out.

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  2. Background image for The White Room
    8.2/10(336 votes)

    #2 - The White Room

    S1:E21

    Max finds himself in a white room with no windows or doors, facing questions by Agent Pierce. Isabel telepathically contacts Max, who leaves her clues to his location. Michael, Isabel and Tess then set out on a rescue mission.

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  3. Background image for The Departure
    8.2/10(310 votes)

    #3 - The Departure

    S2:E21

    Max, Isabel, Michael and Tess struggle with goodbyes on what they believe to be their last night on Earth before they travel back to their home planet. In the final hours, Max frantically searches for the killer that is still out there and threatens the lives of everyone they love.

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  4. Background image for Graduation
    8.2/10(375 votes)

    #4 - Graduation

    S3:E18

    As their high school graduation approaches, the gang must come to terms with their expectations for the future, while joining together to thwart the FBI when they discover that several members of the group are under surveillance. Meanwhile, Liz begins exhibiting even more alien-like powers, that cause her to see visions of their future - including their deaths.

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  5. Background image for 285 South
    8.1/10(393 votes)

    #5 - 285 South

    S1:E6

    Michael's monomaniacal urge to find the geodesic dome that's been stalking his dreams leads him to hijack Maria's car to Texas.

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  6. Background image for A Roswell Christmas Carol
    8.1/10(357 votes)

    #6 - A Roswell Christmas Carol

    S2:E10

    Max witnesses a tragedy and is haunted by the ghost of a man he could have saved, leaving him overwhelmed with guilt and questioning his healing abilities. Isabel aka the Christmas Nazi (dubbed by Michael) tries to brighten up the holiday season and Tess tries to became a part of the Valenti family.

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  8. Background image for Cry Your Name
    8.1/10(329 votes)

    #7 - Cry Your Name

    S2:E17

    The sudden death of a close friend shocks the group.

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  9. Background image for Pilot
    8.0/10(642 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Liz Parker learns Max Evans' out-of-this-world secret when he saves her life and must rely on her to safeguard his secret as an orphaned extraterrestrial.

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    Director:David Nutter
  10. Background image for Max to the Max
    8.0/10(313 votes)

    #9 - Max to the Max

    S1:E20

    Tess's book suggests that she and Max are predetermined mates, as are Michael and Isabel, who thinks she might be pregnant -- with Michael's baby. Meanwhile, Nasedo disguises himself as Max and kidnaps Liz as part of a plan to trap FBI agent Pierce.

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  11. Background image for Blind Date
    7.9/10(358 votes)

    #10 - Blind Date

    S1:E14

    Maria enters Liz in a blind date contest; Max and Kyle commiserate about their shared feelings for Liz; Michael and Isabel send a signal to the fourth alien.

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  12. Background image for The End of the World
    7.9/10(362 votes)

    #11 - The End of the World

    S2:E5

    An older Max travels from the future (2014 to be exact) to tell Liz that their relationship will imperil his planet and together they devise a plan to change the future: by making present Max fall out of love with Liz.

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  13. Background image for Heat Wave
    7.8/10(370 votes)

    #12 - Heat Wave

    S1:E9

    A freak December heat wave hits the town and sparks romance as Michael's relationship with Maria heats up and Liz's infatuation with Max intensifies; meanwhile Isabel enters into one of Alex's dreams only to discover her likeness already there and dancing with Alex.

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    Director:David Nutter
  14. Background image for Crazy
    7.8/10(308 votes)

    #13 - Crazy

    S1:E17

    FBI agent Topolsky returns to warn Liz that a covert alien hunter inside the Bureau is pursuing Max and his friends -- and that he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Meanwhile, Isabel befriends Tess, a new female student who immediately arouses Max and Michael's suspicions.

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  15. Background image for Tess, Lies and Videotape
    7.8/10(309 votes)

    #14 - Tess, Lies and Videotape

    S1:E18

    Max develops an uncontrollable attraction to Tess that includes intense sexual daydreams, and Sheriff Valenti learns that Topolsky was killed in a suspicious fire. Meanwhile, someone has secretly placed a video camera inside Michael's apartment.

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  16. Background image for Independence Day
    7.7/10(328 votes)

    #15 - Independence Day

    S1:E15

    After Michael has a violent showdown with his father, Max and Isabel's father helps Michael set up his emancipation; the fourth alien emerges as a shapeshifter who watches over Max, Michael and Isabel.

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    Director:Paul Shapiro
  17. Background image for Sexual Healing
    7.7/10(350 votes)

    #16 - Sexual Healing

    S1:E16

    Liz is unnerved by her strong desire for Max and the visions that come when they kiss - visions that lead to a glowing orb in the desert.

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    Director:David Semel
  18. Background image for Four Aliens and a Baby
    7.7/10(293 votes)

    #17 - Four Aliens and a Baby

    S3:E17

    Max's quest to find his son ends with the return of Tess and the baby, and the gang find themselves in danger again while trying to protect the child. Meanwhile, Jesse encourages Isabel to reveal her true origins to her parents, and the elder Evanses provide a way to ensure their grandchild's safety.

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    7.6/10(344 votes)

    #18 - River Dog

    S1:E7

    Liz and Max journey to an American Indian reservation where they glean information from an elderly tribesman about the alien who vanished in 1959.

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  20. Background image for Blood Brother
    7.6/10(342 votes)

    #19 - Blood Brother

    S1:E8

    Max is injured in a car accident and Liz pressures Alex to help protect him from medical procedures that could expose his identity by providing blood samples to replace Max's.

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    7.6/10(319 votes)

    #20 - The Convention

    S1:E13

    Max plays host to actor Jonathan Frakes at the annual UFO Convention while trying to avoid the meddlesome couple who witnessed Max's life-saving abilities on Liz at the Crashdown Cafe.

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  22. Background image for Summer of '47
    7.6/10(340 votes)

    #21 - Summer of '47

    S2:E4

    Michael discovers the hidden history behind the 1947 crash when interviewing a World War II survivor for a school project. The story unfolds with familiar faces portraying people in 1947.

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  23. Background image for Missing
    7.5/10(355 votes)

    #22 - Missing

    S1:E5

    Liz discovers her personal journal, which contains all she knows about the aliens, is missing and she fears it has fallen into the hands of someone who could expose the aliens.

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  24. Background image for Four Square
    7.5/10(302 votes)

    #23 - Four Square

    S1:E19

    Harding finds the video camera hidden in his house and gives it to Valenti. The lawman then tells Max that his safety depends upon his willingness to share information. Meanwhile, Tess reveals a personal secret to Isabel.

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  25. Background image for A Tale of Two Parties
    7.5/10(285 votes)

    #24 - A Tale of Two Parties

    S3:E10

    In an attempt to find Roswell's legendary New Year's Rave, Max and Maria join forces. Meanwhile, Liz connects with her father and Isabel helps Kyle find the perfect date for New Year's.

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  26. Background image for The Morning After
    7.4/10(435 votes)

    #25 - The Morning After

    S1:E2

    Liz tries to maintain her relationship with Kyle despite her deep bond with Max; Michael is obsessed with the idea that there was another alien in Roswell in 1959 and tries to decipher the meaning of the flashes only he sees. Meanwhile, Liz suspects the new guidance counselor Ms. Topolsky is hiding something, especially when she sees her with Michael's file.

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    Director:David Nutter

Best Episodes Summary

"Destiny" is the best rated episode of "Roswell". It scored 8.4/10 based on 355 votes. Directed by Patrick R. Norris and written by Toni Graphia, Thania St. John, it aired on 5/15/2000. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The White Room".