7.2/101,679 votes#1 - 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: Brannon Braga, David Fury
7.3/10745 votes#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
6.7/101,207 votes#3 - 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
6.6/101,063 votes#4 - 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
7.0/10965 votes#5 - 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
6.9/10889 votes#6 - 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: Travis Fickett, Terry Matalas, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein
7.3/10860 votes#7 - 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
7.1/10798 votes#8 - 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
7.2/10804 votes#9 - 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
7.3/10743 votes#10 - 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
7.4/10773 votes#11 - 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
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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
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Genesis" is the best rated episode of "Terra Nova" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 1679 votes. Directed by Alex Graves and written by Brannon Braga, David Fury, it aired on 9/26/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Instinct".