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The Best Episodes of Roswell, New Mexico

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

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After reluctantly returning to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of undocumented immigrants discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush who is now a police officer—he’s an alien who has kept

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9.0/10(2 votes)
#1 - I Ain't Goin' Out Like That
S3:E1210/11/2021
Isobel helps Kyle save a life. Jones needs something from Michael. Liz and Heath continue to work on the science in the hopes of stopping Jones. Everyone is working together to try and defeat the dictator.
Director:Lance Anderson
Writers:Isabel Nelson, Danny Tolli
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Director:Lance Anderson
Writers:Isabel Nelson, Danny Tolli
9.0/10(2 votes)
#2 - Never Let You Go
S3:E1310/11/2021
The ultimate showdown with Jones is finally here and Liz must trust herself if she is going to the save the man she loves.
Director:Lance Anderson
Writer:Christopher Hollier
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Director:Lance Anderson
Writer:Christopher Hollier
9.0/10(2 votes)
#3 - Steal My Sunshine
S4:E16/6/2022
With the threat of Jones behind them, in a peaceful Roswell we find Liz is busy teaching while Max lends an assist to his ex-partner on a string of recent bank robberies. Our couples are happy and thriving but a sudden storm, leaves everyone on edge about what is to come.
Director:Lance Anderson
Writer:Christopher Hollier
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Director:Lance Anderson
Writer:Christopher Hollier
8.3/10(3 votes)
#4 - Champagne Supernova
S1:E114/9/2019
As the town prepares for the UFO Emporium Re-opening Gala, Liz and team find themselves on a collision course with an unlikely enemy.
Director:Edward Ornelas
Writers:Cori Uchida, Adam Lash
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Director:Edward Ornelas
Writers:Cori Uchida, Adam Lash
8.3/10(3 votes)
#5 - Creep
S1:E124/16/2019
When a major revelation comes to light, Max, Michael and Isobel clash over how to deal with the fallout. Elsewhere, Alex uncovers a secret about Project Shepard and enlists Kyle and Michael’s help looking into it.
Director:Dawn Wilkinson
Writers:Christopher Hollier, Steve Stringer
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Director:Dawn Wilkinson
Writers:Christopher Hollier, Steve Stringer
8.3/10(3 votes)
#6 - Recovering the Satellites
S1:E134/23/2019
Max and Michael find themselves at an impasse over how to deal with the 4th alien. Liz has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Kyle spirals after uncovering a dark secret about his father’s death. And Michael is forced to make a difficult decision about his future.
Director:Julie Plec
Writers:Carina Adly MacKenzie, Eva McKenna
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Director:Julie Plec
Writers:Carina Adly MacKenzie, Eva McKenna

The 20 WORST Episodes of Roswell, New Mexico

8.0/10(1 votes)
#7 - Stay (I Missed You)
S2:E13/16/2020
Torn between the heartache of Max's sacrifice and the joy of Rosa's resurrection, Liz suppresses her grief to focus on moving out of Roswell with Rosa. Michael copes with Max's death in his own self-destructive way. Isobel hones her alien powers.
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Writer:Unknown
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#8 - Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space
S2:E23/23/2020
Liz is forced to put her latest experiment on hold after Rosa begins to struggle with her new life in Roswell. Reluctant to face the truth about his mother's past, Michael turns his attention to Maria, who is dealing with her own family crisis.
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Writer:Unknown
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#9 - Good Mother
S2:E33/30/2020
Determined to regain control of her life in the aftermath of Noah's death, Isobel makes a risky choice despite its potential consequences. Alex and Michael work together to unravel the mystery surrounding the night Nora's spaceship crashed in 1947.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#10 - What If God Was One of Us?
S2:E44/6/2020
On the verge of a breakthrough in her quest to save Max, Liz turns to Kyle for one last favor that could potentially land him in hot water. Michael and Alex's investigation into Nora leads them to a farm, where they meet a historian named Forrest.
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Writer:Unknown
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#11 - I'll Stand By You
S2:E54/13/2020
The discovery of some complications with Max's pod forces Liz, Michael and Isobel to confront the possibility that they may not be able to save him. Elsewhere, Maria and Alex make amends.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#12 - Sex and Candy
S2:E64/20/2020
Maria's investigation into her mother's disappearance leads her and Alex to the home of a mysterious boot maker named Travis. Isobel's night out leads her into the arms of someone unexpected. Liz is dealt a devastating blow.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#13 - Como La Flor
S2:E74/27/2020
Liz is forced to revisit a painful part of her past when her mother shows up at the diner unexpectedly. Michael urges Maria to seek help after she experiences a strange vision. Kyle's attempt to get Steph to open up doesn't go as planned.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#14 - The Diner
S2:E95/11/2020
After uncovering a surprising connection to their past, Michael and Isobel learn the painful truth about the night Tripp attacked their mothers. Meanwhile, Alex confronts his father about their troubled family history. Elsewhere, Kyle’s first date with Steph takes an awkward turn after Liz inadvertently becomes a third wheel.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#15 - American Woman
S2:E105/18/2020
After uncovering a cryptic message from the past, Alex, Isobel, Max, Michael and Maria set out in search of answers at the reservation where Alex’s mother grew up. Meanwhile, Cameron encourages Liz to reach out to someone from her past after Auturo gets detained.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#16 - Linger
S2:E116/1/2020
Driven by the prospects of her scientific research, Liz opens up to Diego about all the good her findings could do; Max enlists Kyle's help with the recent abductions; Michael does his own investigating into Alex's disappearance.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#17 - Crash Into Me
S2:E126/8/2020
As the town prepares for CrashCon, Liz and Max attempt to piece together who may be behind a potentially deadly plan targeting the festival; Maria and Isobel take drastic measure to learn more about the night Mimi disappeared.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#18 - Mr. Jones
S2:E136/15/2020
Having realized that a deadly threat has infiltrated CrashCon, and with Max facing immediate danger, Liz and Isobel must make a heart-wrenching choice; Kyle faces a moral dilemma when the enemy requires medical attention.
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8.0/10(1 votes)
#19 - Hands
S3:E17/26/2021
While Liz is settling in to her new life and career in Los Angeles, Max , Isobel and Michael are figuring out if the stranger in the cave, with the familiar face, is friend or foe.
Director:Lance Anderson
Writer:Carina Adly MacKenzie
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Director:Lance Anderson
Writer:Carina Adly MacKenzie
8.0/10(1 votes)
#20 - Give Me One Reason
S3:E28/2/2021
Jones fills Michael and Isobel in on bits from the past as they look for a way to save Max’s life. Meanwhile, Maria goes to extremes to try and stop a murder, and in order to move forward in her research, Liz will have to face her past.
Director:Lance Anderson
Writers:Eva McKenna, Deirdre Mangan
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Director:Lance Anderson
Writers:Eva McKenna, Deirdre Mangan
8.0/10(1 votes)
#21 - Black Hole Sun
S3:E38/9/2021
Liz confronts Max. Maria is desperate to figure out the mystery of her vision and Isobel is learning more about her abilities. Meanwhile, Kyle has a strange encounter and Michael is fueled by his anger.
Director:Aprill Winney
Writers:Eva McKenna, Onalee Hunter
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Director:Aprill Winney
Writers:Eva McKenna, Onalee Hunter
8.0/10(1 votes)
#22 - Walk on the Ocean
S3:E48/16/2021
Isobel and Maria take a trip together to look for answers. Kyle receives a message from his past. Michael makes a disturbing discovery.
Director:Aprill Winney
Writers:Christopher Hollier, Onalee Hunter
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Director:Aprill Winney
Writers:Christopher Hollier, Onalee Hunter
8.0/10(1 votes)
#23 - Killing Me Softly With His Song
S3:E58/23/2021
Liz makes the choice to lie to Heath. Maria and Rosa stand up to Jordan. Isobel does some digging into Jones.
Director:Rachel Raimist
Writers:Alanna Bennett, Danny Tolli
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Director:Rachel Raimist
Writers:Alanna Bennett, Danny Tolli
8.0/10(1 votes)
#24 - Bitter Sweet Symphony
S3:E68/30/2021
Max investigates the break-in meanwhile, Alex continues his research. Rosa and Isobel team up and Liz makes a shocking discovery.
Director:Rachel Raimist
Writers:Leah Longoria, Steve Stringer
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Director:Rachel Raimist
Writers:Leah Longoria, Steve Stringer
8.0/10(1 votes)
#25 - Goodnight Elizabeth
S3:E79/6/2021
Liz's plan does not go as expected, putting herself, Isobel and Michael in danger. Meanwhile, Eduardo confides in Alex.
Director:Heather Hemmens
Writers:Christopher Hollier, Kristen Haynes
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Director:Heather Hemmens
Writers:Christopher Hollier, Kristen Haynes

Best Episodes Summary

"I Ain't Goin' Out Like That" is the best rated episode of "Roswell, New Mexico". It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Lance Anderson and written by Isabel Nelson, Danny Tolli, it aired on 10/11/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Never Let You Go".