9.7/103 votes#1 - Always
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/9/2011
While the Lions prepare for the state championship game, the Taylors face several decisions that could change their lives forever.
Director: Michael Waxman
Writer: Jason Katims
9.5/102 votes#2 - Lost and Found
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/25/2010
Tensions between Sarah and Amber reach a boiling point that leads Sarah to go to Mr. Cyr to discuss Amber's problems. Elsewhere, Crosby has to decide between his new family or his old one. Zeek tries to win back Camille. Meanwhile, Julia trying to help Zeek out arranges a dinner meeting for him.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Writer: Jason Katims
9.0/101 votes#3 - Tomorrow Blues
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2009
Five months later, Coach Taylor's contract is up for review on Billy and Mindy's wedding day. Tyra grows anxious about her waitlist status. Matt leaves Grandma Saracen and Julie behind to attend college. Tim and Lyla question their future together.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jason Katims
9.0/101 votes#4 - East of Dillon
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2009
Coach Taylor wonders how low his fortunes can sink as he struggles to pull the East Dillon Lions together while Tami navigates the new politics at West Dillon. Meanwhile, Matt gets a taste of life as a townie and Tim is inspired by a college lecture on "the hero's journey."
Director: Peter Berg
Writer: Jason Katims
9.0/101 votes#5 - Thanksgiving
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2010
The Taylors host Thanksgiving dinner; Coach tells Vince he has to be more selfish; Tami must make an apology; Julie and Landry are surprised by a visitor from their past; Tim makes a difficult decision; East Dillon rallies around the Lions.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jason Katims
9.0/102 votes#6 - Leaving Normal
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/1999
Liz's grandmother is rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke prompting Liz to reach out to Max for comfort.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Jason Katims
9.0/102 votes#7 - Heat Wave
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/1999
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.
Director: David Nutter
Writer: Jason Katims
9.0/102 votes#8 - The End of the World
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2000
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.
Director: Bill L. Norton
Writer: Jason Katims
9.0/102 votes#9 - A Roswell Christmas Carol
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/18/2000
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.
Director: Patrick R. Norris
Writer: Jason Katims
9.0/102 votes#10 - Samuel Rising
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/18/2001
When Max is fascinated by an intriguing autistic child he wonders if his own lost child is attempting to reach out to him. Meanwhile, Michael plays Santa to Maria and Liz's elves at a charity event. Isabel and Jesse share their first holiday together as husband and wife.
Director: Patrick R. Norris
Writer: Jason Katims
9.0/102 votes#11 - I Hear You, I See You
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2010
Kristina tries to teach Haddie how to drive while Adam tries to find a balance between his work and personal life. Joel and Julia must explain the birds and the bees to Sydney. Zeek works with Joel to fix a leaky roof in the guest house.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Writer: Jason Katims
9.0/102 votes#12 - Take the Leap
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2011
Kristina and Adam have a surprise meeting with the principal of Max's school; Jasmine and Crosby become nostalgic for their past; Julia and Joel receive upsetting news.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: Jason Katims
8.5/102 votes#13 - Skin and Bones
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2000
Max and the others must rescue Michael after he is arrested for murder; Liz takes a job with a congresswoman who has a hidden agenda.
Director: James A. Contner
Writer: Jason Katims
8.5/102 votes#14 - Heart of Mine
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 4/16/2001
The onset of junior prom stirs up emotional tumult as Liz tempts fate by asking Max to be her date, Isabel decides Alex is the man she's been searching for, and Michael tells Maria he won't take her to prom.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Writer: Jason Katims
8.3/103 votes#15 - Man Versus Possum
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/2010
Adam and Kristina try to cope with their son's Asperger's Syndrome. Sarah is job hunting with the help of Zeek that pushes her to dream big. Meanwhile, Crosby bonds with his son and Julia deals with a difficult mom from Sydney's school.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Writer: Jason Katims
8.3/103 votes#16 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/13/2018
Lou Mazzuchelli, an uninspired English teacher at Stanton High, petitions to take over as director of the school's theater program in an attempt to revitalize his passion for teaching, but quickly realizes he has his work cut out for him. His controversial decision to change the musical to the more provocative Spring Awakening and his atypical casting choices create a ripple effect for the program's assistant director Tracey Wolfe, the school's football coach Sam Strickland, and the students in the show.
Director: Mike Cahill
Writer: Jason Katims
8.3/103 votes#17 - Most of All to Dream
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2018
Lou is brought down to earth when his production budget is slashed, Coach Strickland vindictively monopolizes Robbie's time, and he has a conflict with Tracey. Lilette finds herself starting to fall for Robbie, while Simon contends with conflicting feelings about his role in the show. As Michael finds support within the theater troupe, Gwen acts out in rehearsals in response to tensions at home.
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer: Jason Katims
8.0/102 votes#18 - State
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 4/11/2007
The rumors about Coach Taylor leaving the team at the end of the season get a boost when an inside source decides to speak up. Meanwhile, the Panthers are preparing themselves for the state championship.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jason Katims
8.0/101 votes#19 - I Knew You When
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2008
In the third-season opener, Eric fights to keep his job and helps Smash rebound. Elsewhere, Tami faces new challenges as principal; Tyra frets over college; Billy proposes; and tension escalates between Lyla and Riggins.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jason Katims
8.0/103 votes#20 - Put Yourself Out There
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2010
Sarah convinces Amber to meet with an important colleague of Gordon's. Meanwhile, Kristina frantically attempts to obtain a birthday invite for troublesome Max. Camille takes a class with the man she once had an affair with, making Zeke jealous. Elsewhere, Crosby and Joel band together to direct Jabbar's school play. Haddie's relationship with an unexpected love interest deepens.
Director: Patrick R. Norris
Writer: Jason Katims
8.0/102 votes#21 - Opening Night
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/15/2018
SEASON FINALE. During opening night of "Spring Awakening" personal crises and dilemmas percolate in the wings backstage as Simon struggles to overcome his biggest fear, Lilette withholds a huge development from Robbie, Robbie has a momentous breakthrough, and Tracey draws a line in the sand. Over the course of one evening, decisions are made that will change Lou and Stanton Drama forever.
Director: Michael Weaver
Writer: Jason Katims
7.8/104 votes#22 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/1999
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.
Director: David Nutter
Writer: Jason Katims
7.6/105 votes#23 - The Morning After
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/1999
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.
Director: David Nutter
Writer: Jason Katims
7.5/102 votes#24 - Little Girl I Wanna Marry You
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/2007
The Panthers have only one more game to win in order to qualify for the play-offs. Smash's mother discovers something that could end his football dreams.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jason Katims
7.5/102 votes#25 - Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/21/2007
With TMU trying to recruit Coach Taylor, Julie insists that she will not be moved away from Matt and Dillon. The quad rugby recruiters in Austin deliver some bad news to Jason. Riggins becomes friends with a single mother and her son.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jason Katims
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"Always" is the best rated episode written by Jason Katims. It scored 9.667/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by Michael Waxman. It aired on 2/9/2011 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Lost and Found".