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The Worst 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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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 Episode 9 - Wild Wild West
    6.3/10(117 votes)

    #1 - Wild Wild West

    S4:E9

    After being exposed to her own "alien-power mist," Liz finds herself trapped in a fever dream and a battle to save not just her own life but Max's life as well. Meanwhile, Michael stumbles on a secret Rosa is keeping involving a surprising former adversary.

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  2. Roswell, New Mexico Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(1064 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Liz Ortecho reluctantly returns to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, N.M., and reconnects with Max Evans, her teenage crush who is now a Roswell police officer. But Liz soon discovers a shocking truth: Max is an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life, along with those of his otherworldly sister, Isobel, and their friend Michael. Elsewhere, Master Sgt. Jesse Manes spearheads a long-standing government conspiracy—unbeknownst to his son, Alex Manes.

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  3. Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 Episode 13 - How's It Going to Be
    6.7/10(133 votes)

    #3 - How's It Going to Be

    S4:E13

    Liz, doubting her abilities, calls for reinforcements, meanwhile Isobel shows Max a memory, one that will put him on a new trajectory and Michael makes a promise to Alex.

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  4. Roswell, New Mexico Season 3 Episode 5 - Killing Me Softly With His Song
    7.2/10(195 votes)

    #4 - Killing Me Softly With His Song

    S3:E5

    Liz makes the choice to lie to Heath. Maria and Rosa stand up to Jordan. Isobel does some digging into Jones.

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  5. Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 Episode 2 - Fly
    7.2/10(122 votes)

    #5 - Fly

    S4:E2

    A visitor connected to Liz's past comes bearing gifts. Anatsa digs in on a story about the bank heists, angering Max and putting Kyle and Isobel in a difficult position.

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  6. Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 Episode 10 - Down in a Hole
    7.2/10(95 votes)

    #6 - Down in a Hole

    S4:E10

    Max and Rosa begin to uncover what Liz has been hiding, leading her to make a rash decision. Meanwhile, Michael and Maria struggle as their trail to locating their missing friends runs cold.

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  8. Roswell, New Mexico Season 1 Episode 2 - So Much For the Afterglow
    7.3/10(728 votes)

    #7 - So Much For the Afterglow

    S1:E2

    The anniversary of Rosa’s death reignites tensions as the town takes aim at Liz and her father, Auturo, for what happened on that fateful day 10 years ago. Meanwhile, Max confronts Michael and Isobel, who are concerned that his feelings for Liz will expose their secret. Elsewhere, Master Sergeant Manes’ attempt to convince Kyle of the alien conspiracy in Roswell takes an unexpected turn. Finally, Liz and Kyle make a shocking revelation about Rosa’s death.

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  9. Roswell, New Mexico Season 3 Episode 1 - Hands
    7.4/10(224 votes)

    #8 - Hands

    S3:E1

    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.

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  10. Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 Episode 1 - Steal My Sunshine
    7.4/10(140 votes)

    #9 - Steal My Sunshine

    S4:E1

    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.

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  11. Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 Episode 7 - Dig Me Out
    7.4/10(104 votes)

    #10 - Dig Me Out

    S4:E7

    Liz and Max have a major disagreement prompting her to turn to Rosa for guidance and Maria struggles to connect to her mother's spirit.

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  12. Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 Episode 12 - Two Sparrows in a Hurricane
    7.4/10(96 votes)

    #11 - Two Sparrows in a Hurricane

    S4:E12

    Liz is faced with an impossible decision, meanwhile Max agrees to join Isobel on a mission to save Bonnie.

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  13. Roswell, New Mexico Season 2 Episode 2 - Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space
    7.5/10(276 votes)

    #12 - Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Roswell, New Mexico Season 2 Episode 6 - Sex and Candy
    7.5/10(326 votes)

    #13 - Sex and Candy

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 Episode 3 - Subterranean Homesick Alien
    7.5/10(118 votes)

    #14 - Subterranean Homesick Alien

    S4:E3

    Liz, Max, Michael and Cameron put a plan into action that could finally get them a step closer to catching Bonnie and Clyde. Meanwhile, Maria is hiding her recent lack of visions and Kyle has a date.

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  16. Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 Episode 11 - Follow You Down
    7.5/10(100 votes)

    #15 - Follow You Down

    S4:E11

    As Liz begins to see the error of her ways, she is quickly faced with a new threat which forces her to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Max finds himself in an intense standoff and Michael begins to lose hope of ever reuniting with Alex.

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  17. Roswell, New Mexico Season 1 Episode 3 - Tearin' Up My Heart
    7.6/10(617 votes)

    #16 - Tearin' Up My Heart

    S1:E3

    After uncovering some unsettling information about Max, Liz runs a series of tests to see what his powers may be capable of. Michael and Isobel take matters into their own hands after learning that Liz may be getting too close to Max. Liz enlists Maria’s help as she goes on a scavenger hunt across Roswell to uncover more about Rosa’s final days.

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  18. Roswell, New Mexico Season 2 Episode 1 - Stay (I Missed You)
    7.6/10(320 votes)

    #17 - Stay (I Missed You)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Roswell, New Mexico Season 2 Episode 7 - Como La Flor
    7.6/10(249 votes)

    #18 - Como La Flor

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Roswell, New Mexico Season 2 Episode 11 - Linger
    7.6/10(231 votes)

    #19 - Linger

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Roswell, New Mexico Season 3 Episode 2 - Give Me One Reason
    7.6/10(190 votes)

    #20 - Give Me One Reason

    S3:E2

    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.

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  22. Roswell, New Mexico Season 3 Episode 9 - Tones of Home
    7.6/10(172 votes)

    #21 - Tones of Home

    S3:E9

    Liz and Max continue to search for a way to stop Jones. Michael is worried about Alex and elsewhere, Isobel finds a big piece of the puzzle.

    Director:America Young

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  23. Roswell, New Mexico Season 4 Episode 8 - Missing My Baby
    7.6/10(104 votes)

    #22 - Missing My Baby

    S4:E8

    With missing friends and mysteries abound, Liz returns to fringe science, but in working alongside her new mentor, she's confronted with an unsettling revelation and a difficult choice, meanwhile, Maria uncovers the truth behind the "messages" she's been receiving.

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  24. Roswell, New Mexico Season 1 Episode 4 - Where Have All The Cowboys Gone
    7.7/10(564 votes)

    #23 - Where Have All The Cowboys Gone

    S1:E4

    Fearing that his identity will be uncovered, Max is conflicted when a town-wide power outage leaves patients at the hospital in need of help. Meanwhile, Liz turns to Kyle after learning details about the night Rosa died. Elsewhere, Isobel and Michael come up with a plan to deal with Liz, and Master Sargent Manes seeks help from an unlikely source.

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  25. Roswell, New Mexico Season 1 Episode 7 - I Saw the Sign
    7.7/10(468 votes)

    #24 - I Saw the Sign

    S1:E7

    After uncovering a devastating secret about Rosa’s death, Liz takes matters into her own hands to protect herself and those around her. However, her plans are sidelined after a day with Mimi, Maria and Alex leads to a new revelation about Rosa. Elsewhere, Max takes aim at Wyatt, while Cameron decides whether she’s going to help Sergeant Manes.

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  26. Roswell, New Mexico Season 3 Episode 6 - Bitter Sweet Symphony
    7.7/10(171 votes)

    #25 - Bitter Sweet Symphony

    S3:E6

    Max investigates the break-in meanwhile, Alex continues his research. Rosa and Isobel team up and Liz makes a shocking discovery.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Wild Wild West" is the worst rated episode of "Roswell, New Mexico". It scored 6.3/10 based on 117 votes. Directed by Michael Trevino and written by Leah Longoria, Onalee Hunter, it aired on 8/8/2022. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".