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The Best Episodes of Terra Nova

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

In the year 2149, the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped and overcrowded, with the majority of plant and animal life extinct. The future...
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyMysteryAction & Adventure
Network:FOX

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Occupation / Resistance" is the best rated episode of "Terra Nova". It scored 7.4/10 based on 773 votes. Directed by Jon Cassar and written by Brynn Malone, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein, it aired on 12/19/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Instinct".

  • Occupation / Resistance
    7.4/10773 votes
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    #1 - Occupation / Resistance

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/19/2011

    In the two-hour Season Finale, the 11th Pilgrimage arrives in Terra Nova and the mysterious Phoenix Group in 2149 makes its move to pillage the past with the help of Lucas and Mira. Meanwhile, Jim and Taylor team up in a last stand against the Phoenix Group, a colonist makes the ultimate sacrifice and a decision is made that will change life in Terra Nova forever.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: Brynn Malone, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Instinct
    7.3/10743 votes
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    #2 - Instinct

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2011

    When Terra Nova comes under attack from a legion of Pterosaurs, Jim and Taylor must find a way to save the colony before it's completely overtaken. Elisabeth discovers a former flame is also living in Terra Nova and may have been responsible for her recruitment. Syke tries to make Josh feel at home and Reynolds get protective of Maddy.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: Brannon Braga, René Echevarria, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Proof
    7.3/10860 votes
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    #3 - Proof

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2011

    Maddy starts interning for the colony’s greatest scientist, and her life is put in danger when she discovers a terrible secret. Meanwhile, Josh makes a deal with the devil in order to solidify his plan to bring his girlfriend from the future to Terra Nova.

    Director: Bryan Spicer

    Writer: David Graziano, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Within
    7.3/10743 votes
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    #4 - Within

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2011

    Lucas races to assemble the final pieces of his mystery device, in advance of the 11th Pilgrimage's arrival. Also, Jim and Taylor confront the colony's "Sixer" mole, Skye is reunited with a familiar face and Terra Nova prepares for war.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Barbara Marshall, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Genesis
    7.2/101,676 votes
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    #5 - Genesis

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2011

    In a bleak future, a police raid on a family lands the father—a cop—in jail, and a chance for his family to get a fresh start on Terra Nova forces him to take drastic measures

    Director: Alex Graves

    Writer: David Fury, Brannon Braga

  • Now You See Me
    7.2/10804 votes
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    #6 - Now You See Me

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2011

    Taylor and Mira must set aside their differences when they encounter a prehistoric enemy; Jim closes in on the mole.

    Director: Karen Gaviola

    Writer: Paul Grellong, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Vs.
    7.1/10798 votes
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    #7 - Vs.

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2011

    As Taylor searches for the "Sixer" mole within Terra Nova, Jim stumbles onto an old murder, for which Taylor is the prime suspect.

    Director: Bryan Spicer

    Writer: Jose Molina, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Bylaw
    7.0/10964 votes
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    #8 - Bylaw

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2011

    The colony falls victim to its first murder, and Jim and Taylor must find the perpetrator. Also, Skye helps Josh find a way to get Kira, his girlfriend from 2149, to the past, while Elisabeth and Zoe race to help an unborn Ankylosaurus survive.

    Director: Nelson McCormick

    Writer: Paul Grellong, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • Nightfall
    6.9/10889 votes
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    #9 - Nightfall

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2011

    A crashing meteor wipes out all technology and wreaks havoc on the colony. Meanwhile, Maddy and Reynolds are stuck out in the wilderness, Elisabeth and Skye work together to save a life and Taylor tries to prevent Mira and the "Sixers" from invading Terra Nova. Also, a mystery man makes his presence known.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: Terry Matalas, Travis Fickett, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • What Remains
    6.7/101,206 votes
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    #10 - What Remains

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2011

    When Elisabeth, Jim, Malcolm and Taylor investigate radio silence at a nearby scientific outpost, they discover an outbreak of a mysterious virus causing memory loss, paranoia and eventually death. The group must work together to find a cure before they lose their sanity and all of Terra Nova is infected.

    Director: Nelson McCormick

    Writer: Brynn Malone, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein

  • The Runaway
    6.6/101,062 votes
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    #11 - The Runaway

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2011

    When an orphaned "Sixer" girl comes to Terra Nova seeking asylum, Jim and Shannon are at odds if they can trust her; Mira plots to reclaim a valued possession; Taylor begins to suspect there is a traitor in his midst and Reynolds admits his feelings for Maddy.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: Barbara Marshall, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein