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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Always
    9.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Always

    S5:E13

    While the Lions prepare for the state championship game, the Taylors face several decisions that could change their lives forever.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Lost and Found
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Lost and Found

    S1:E13

    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:N/A
    Writer:Jason Katims

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Leaving Normal
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Leaving Normal

    S1:E4

    Liz's grandmother is rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke prompting Liz to reach out to Max for comfort.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Heat Wave
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Heat Wave

    S1:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The End of the World
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - The End of the World

    S2:E5

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - A Roswell Christmas Carol
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - A Roswell Christmas Carol

    S2:E10

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Samuel Rising
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Samuel Rising

    S3:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Tomorrow Blues
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Tomorrow Blues

    S3:E13

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Thanksgiving
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Thanksgiving

    S4:E13

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - I Hear You, I See You
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - I Hear You, I See You

    S2:E1

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Take the Leap
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Take the Leap

    S2:E19

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Skin and Bones
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Skin and Bones

    S2:E1

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Heart of Mine
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Heart of Mine

    S2:E16

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - East of Dillon
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - East of Dillon

    S4:E1

    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."

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - State
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - State

    S1:E22

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Man Versus Possum
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Man Versus Possum

    S1:E2

    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:N/A
    Writer:Jason Katims

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - I Knew You When
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - I Knew You When

    S3:E1

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

    S1:E19

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Put Yourself Out There
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Put Yourself Out There

    S2:E9

    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:N/A
    Writer:Jason Katims

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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:N/A
    Writer:Jason Katims

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Little Girl I Wanna Marry You
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Little Girl I Wanna Marry You

    S1:E13

    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

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Morning After
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - The Morning After

    S1:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Last Days of Summer
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Last Days of Summer

    S2:E1

    Changes in the team force Dillon Panthers to work harder than ever before to achieve the same level of success they had last season. Losing Coach Taylor to TMU might prove to be their biggest setback. Tyra gets a shock visitor. Matt and Landry struggle with their everyday life, as it is not what they expected.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Eyes Wide Open
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Eyes Wide Open

    S1:E2

    As the team pulls together and tries to help Matt get used to his new role as quarterback after Jason's injury, Lyla offers her support to Tim.Jason learns about the extent of his injury, and Tami gets a job as the school guidance counselor.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Substitute
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Substitute

    S1:E6

    Liberty High deals with the issue of censorship when a substitute English teacher encourages students to write liberal poetry for the school paper.

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    Writer:Jason Katims

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Jason Katims Ratings Summary

"Always" is the best rated episode written by Jason Katims. It scored 9.75/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/9/2011 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Lost and Found".