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The Best Episodes Written By Rockne S. o'bannon

Every TV Episode Written by Rockne S. o'bannon Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Family Ties
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    S1:E22

    Rygel steals a transport pod and goes to the peacekeeper command carrier to betray the others. However he ends up returning to Moya with Crais who wants asylum. Crichton decides to destroy Scorpius' Gamac Base to give Moya time to escape.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Premiere
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    S1:E1

    Astronaut John Crichton attempts to use the Earth's atmosphere to propel his module at high speeds. He is hit by a radiation wave and is sucked through a wormhole into a distant part of the universe--straight into the middle of a space battle.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - C Is for Cannibal
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    S2:E13

    The team is sent to meet on campus with Mitch Otterbean, a student with a growing compulsion to eat human flesh.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Unholy Alliance
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S2:E4

    After the radical faction of the Fifth Column murders three Peace Ambassadors, Erica goes on a mission to hunt down their leader, Eli Cohn, a former Mossad agent. Meanwhile, as Jack and other priests around the globe begin to speak out against the Visitors, Anna heads to the Vatican in an effort to convince the leaders of organized religion that the Visitors truly are "of peace".

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - A Bug's Life
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E18

    A peacekeeper ship is approaching Moya, so Crichton and Aeryn pose as peacekeeper officers on a secret mission while everyone else gets locked into cells to make the deception seem realistic. The peacekeepers that come aboard have some secret cargo. But when their secret cargo escapes, no one on board is safe.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Into the Lion's Den - Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (2)
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S3:E21

    Crais gets Talyn to starburst inside the command carrier, causing it to collapse in on itself.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - N Is for Night Terrors
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    S2:E1

    The team is given the task of evaluating the likelihood of Leland being possessed, which if decided true, would require them to exorcise him.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The Demon of the End
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    S3:E10

    The team investigates a household terrorized by a demonic infestation and is shocked when they find out the house is next door to Kristen's. Meanwhile, Kristen is surprised to learn that her frozen egg was never destroyed and purchased anonymously which leads her on a new adventure.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Bone to Be Wild
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    S1:E21

    Moya is hiding from a peacekeeper command carrier in an asteroid field. The crew receive a distress call and Crichton, Zhaan and D'Argo go down to one of the asteroids to rescue a women who has an unusual appetite.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Relativity
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    S3:E10

    Talyn lands on a planet covered mostly with vegetation that will help him to heal. Crichton, Aeryn and Crais leave the ship in search of Xhalax.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Fractures
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    S3:E18

    A group of escaped prisoners come aboard Moya followed shortly by Aeryn, Crais and Rygel who have finally returned from Talyn.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - 7 Swans a Singin'
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    S1:E10

    Kristen, David and Ben are called to investigate an insidiously addictive Christmas song that's spreading among an increasing number of students, and the dangerous relationship between online influencers and their impressionable young followers.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Darkness Beneath
    7.0/10(46 votes)

    S1:E2

    Deep in the mountains of Pennsylvania, John is a small mining community's only defense against an ancient Welsh spirit. John finds a vital new ally in a mysterious woman named Zed.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Come Blow Your Horn
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S2:E8

    As Miles and the gang try to escape the perils of their current situation, Rachel and Gene continue to struggle with their relationship, which affects Charlie. Meanwhile, Neville takes a gamble with the Patriots.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Why We Fight
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    S2:E17

    While Dr. Porter and Miles venture into Willoughby in search of allies within the town, Monroe seizes an opportunity to surprise the Patriots. Neville’s political maneuverings put him and Jason in serious danger, as Aaron and Priscilla continue on their journey.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Dream a Little Dream
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    S2:E8

    While waiting inside a transport pod to be picked up by Moya, Zhaan tells Crichton about being accused and tried for murder during his absence.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - 3 Stars
    6.8/10(35 votes)

    S1:E3

    After a high-strung theater producer's behavior turns from demanding to what is believed to be demonic, Kristen, David and Ben must assess the situation. Kristen discredits her nemesis, Leland Townsend, before he can ruin a 17-year-old boy's life.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - The Angel of Warning
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    S3:E5

    Sister Andrea’s career and sanity are on trial as she battles Leland. Meanwhile the team investigates an alleged angel sighting.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Mis Dos Padres
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    S2:E11

    Monroe finds himself in unfamiliar territory and must make a choice about his son Conner, while Neville and Julia continue to tango at Jason's dismay. Meanwhile, Gene leads Charlie to an uneasy discovery.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Fear of the End
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    S4:E14

    An ominous countdown begins after the Bouchard girls start a new game on their VR goggles. The Entity moves to stop the Sixty, despite Sister Andrea's warnings. The team receives an offer they never expected. Kristen faces a final threat as Leland takes matters into his own hands.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Declaration of Independence
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    S2:E22

    Miles, Charlie and Monroe launch an attack on the Patriots, but must improvise a risky new plan in order to halt the oncoming war between California and Texas. Out for revenge, Neville sets his sights on President Davis. Meanwhile, Aaron and Rachel’s efforts to save Priscilla from the nano-tech has unexpected consequences.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - How to Survive a Storm
    6.0/10(17 votes)

    S4:E10

    Kristen must protect her family. Sheryl and Leland's war peaks.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - How to Train a Dog
    5.8/10(21 votes)

    S4:E2

    Kristen, David, and Ben look into a possible werewolf attack that isn't what it seems. Andy grapples with his mysterious trauma, while Ben uses science to solve his Jinn problem.

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    Writer:Rockne S. O'Bannon

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Rockne S. O'Bannon Ratings Summary

"Family Ties" is the best rated episode written by Rockne S. O'Bannon. It scored 7.7/10 based on 16 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/28/2000 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Premiere".