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The Best Episodes of Extant

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An astronaut returns home from a year long solo mission in space. She tries to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life. Her experiences in space and home lead to events that

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Extant Season 2 Episode 13 - The Greater Good
    7.7/10(294 votes)

    #1 - The Greater Good

    S2:E13

    Molly and JD frantically race to the hybrids to stop a Humanich plot that will destroy the human race. Also, Lucy has a shocking realization about the GSC that forces her to question her allegiance and put Ethan at risk.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writers:Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro

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  2. Extant Season 1 Episode 13 - Ascension
    7.6/10(531 votes)

    #2 - Ascension

    S1:E13

    Molly returns to space in an attempt redirect the Seraphim away from Earth and protect the world’s population from the deadly spores. Also, John discovers that Odin's plan has put Ethan in terrible danger.

    Director:Miguel Sapochnik
    Writer:Mickey Fisher

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  3. Extant Season 2 Episode 12 - Double Vision
    7.6/10(261 votes)

    #3 - Double Vision

    S2:E12

    Molly reveals disturbing new details about Shepherd’s death to the GSC, and Lucy makes a powerful move against the humans and hybrids that could have devastating global repercussions.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Leslie Bohem

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  4. Extant Season 2 Episode 8 - Arms and the Humanich
    7.5/10(289 votes)

    #4 - Arms and the Humanich

    S2:E8

    Molly tries to save her son following a raid on the hybrid compound and JD tries to rescue his daughter from Shepherd. Elsewhere, Lucy becomes a bigger threat to humans.

    Director:Olatunde Osunsanmi
    Writer:Gavin Johannsen

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  5. Extant Season 1 Episode 6 - Nightmares
    7.4/10(505 votes)

    #5 - Nightmares

    S1:E6

    Molly uncovers top-secret footage that reveals the real reason the ISEA chose her for the solo space mission. Meanwhile, Ethan experiences his first dream, an unforeseen event for which he was not programmed; and Julie connects with a mysterious man she meets at a gym.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Eliza Clark

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  6. Extant Season 1 Episode 7 - More in Heaven and Earth
    7.4/10(483 votes)

    #6 - More in Heaven and Earth

    S1:E7

    Convinced the agency has her baby, Molly is determined to find out where. Meanwhile, John discovers new and startling advancements in Ethan's programming, and Kern holds Kryger hostage in an attempt to recover the incriminating video he stole from the ISEA. When Molly learns that her baby is alive, she sets out with Kern and Kryger to devise a plan to intercept the baby before Sparks and Yasumoto can relocate him. Meanwhile, John struggles to keep up with Ethan’s rapid development.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Vanessa Reisen

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  7. Extant Season 1 Episode 8 - Incursion
    7.4/10(461 votes)

    #7 - Incursion

    S1:E8

    When Molly learns that her baby is alive, she sets out with Kern and Kryger to devise a plan to intercept the baby before Sparks and Yasumoto can relocate him. Meanwhile, John struggles to keep up with Ethan’s rapid development.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writer:Gavin Johannsen

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  8. Extant Season 2 Episode 2 - Morphoses
    7.4/10(339 votes)

    #8 - Morphoses

    S2:E2

    Molly and J.D. discover another pregnant woman who is suffering from inexplicable and fatal symptoms. Meanwhile, Molly begins to question her own mental stability. Julie struggles with Ethan's rebellion.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Mickey Fisher

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  9. Extant Season 1 Episode 1 - Re-Entry
    7.3/10(876 votes)

    #9 - Re-Entry

    S1:E1

    Astronaut Molly Woods tries to reconnect with her husband, John, and son, Ethan, after returning from a 13-month solo mission in outer space. Molly’s mystifying experiences in space lead to events that will ultimately change the course of human history.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Mickey Fisher

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  10. Extant Season 1 Episode 3 - Wish You Were Here
    7.3/10(596 votes)

    #10 - Wish You Were Here

    S1:E3

    Molly has to decide if she is going to reveal her pregnancy to John after he confronts her about her distant behavior. Meanwhile, John and Molly face parents who are suspicious of Ethan when he goes to school for the first time.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Mickey Fisher

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  11. Extant Season 1 Episode 5 - What on Earth Is Wrong?
    7.3/10(528 votes)

    #11 - What on Earth Is Wrong?

    S1:E5

    John begins to doubt Molly's mental state when the validity of her pregnancy is questioned. Meanwhile, Ethan suffers a serious setback, and John and Julie disagree over how to care for him.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Peter Ocko

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  12. Extant Season 2 Episode 1 - Change Scenario
    7.3/10(406 votes)

    #12 - Change Scenario

    S2:E1

    Six months after her life unraveled and dark secrets were revealed, Molly is confined to a psychiatric hospital when she learns of bizarre deaths that sound eerily similar to those she witnessed in space. When she escapes to investigate, she crosses paths with JD Richter, a determined cop who just signed on to the case.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writers:Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro

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  13. Extant Season 2 Episode 4 - Cracking the Code
    7.3/10(290 votes)

    #13 - Cracking the Code

    S2:E4

    As Molly works to create a virus that will eradicate alien hybrids, she discovers that aliens are trying to communicate with humans through a hidden message in their DNA. Also, Lucy helps Ethan run away from Charlie in order to help him recover memories of his mother, Molly.

    Director:P.J. Pesce
    Writer:Tom Pabst

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  14. Extant Season 2 Episode 5 - The New Frontier
    7.3/10(278 votes)

    #14 - The New Frontier

    S2:E5

    Molly discovers Ethan is alive and sets out to get her son back. Also, suspicions about John’s death cause JD to investigate Julie’s potential involvement.

    Director:Christine Moore
    Writer:Gianna Sobol

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  15. Extant Season 2 Episode 10 - Don't Shoot the Messenger
    7.3/10(257 votes)

    #15 - Don't Shoot the Messenger

    S2:E10

    Following a near-death experience, Molly has a harrowing vision she can’t shake. Also, Shepherd's loyalty to the Global Space Commission is called into question.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Tom Pabst

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  16. Extant Season 2 Episode 11 - Zugzwang
    7.3/10(254 votes)

    #16 - Zugzwang

    S2:E11

    Molly, JD and Ethan track down John’s mysterious former colleague who may hold the key to stopping the Humanich threat. Also, Julie enlists Charlie on a mission to find out where Lucy’s orders are coming.

    Director:Kenneth Fink
    Writer:Mickey Fisher

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  17. Extant Season 1 Episode 2 - Extinct
    7.2/10(719 votes)

    #17 - Extinct

    S1:E2

    After Molly collapses and experiences a vision of her encounter on the Seraphim, Sam agrees to give her an ultrasound so she can learn more about her mysterious pregnancy. Also, Molly tracks down Kryger and he reveals the disturbing details of his own solo mission that the International Space Exploration Agency (ISEA) is keeping secret.

    Director:Matt Earl Beesley
    Writer:Leslie Bohem

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  18. Extant Season 1 Episode 12 - Before the Blood
    7.2/10(454 votes)

    #18 - Before the Blood

    S1:E12

    When Molly finally comes face-to-face with her offspring, she realizes she may be the only one who can stop the coming danger. Meanwhile, Julie uncovers grave secrets about Odin.

    Director:David Solomon
    Writer:Peter Ocko

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  19. Extant Season 2 Episode 7 - The Other
    7.2/10(269 votes)

    #19 - The Other

    S2:E7

    Molly and JD try to convince Shepherd to broker a peace between humans and hybrids. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to manipulate Charlie’s feelings to put him in a compromising position.

    Director:Adam Kane
    Writer:Mike Werb

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  20. Extant Season 1 Episode 4 - Shelter
    7.1/10(548 votes)

    #20 - Shelter

    S1:E4

    After Sparks attempts to quarantine Molly, she and her family seek refuge on a remote island with her estranged father, Quinn. When the agency closes in on their whereabouts, Ethan is exposed to grave danger. Meanwhile, Yasumoto experiments with a strange and deadly substance.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Greg Walker

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  21. Extant Season 2 Episode 6 - You Say You Want an Evolution
    7.1/10(264 votes)

    #21 - You Say You Want an Evolution

    S2:E6

    Molly panics when she discovers she is changing physically – the question is into what, and whether she can reverse what’s happening to her. Also, JD’s ex-wife, Dorothy, shows up suddenly on his doorstep to discuss their daughter.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Pam Davis

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  22. Extant Season 2 Episode 3 - Empathy for the Devil
    7.0/10(290 votes)

    #22 - Empathy for the Devil

    S2:E3

    Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie’s decision to erase Ethan’s memory has disturbing consequences.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Leslie Bohem

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  23. Extant Season 2 Episode 9 - The Other Side
    7.0/10(273 votes)

    #23 - The Other Side

    S2:E9

    As Molly succumbs to the virus, long forgotten memories surface. Also, Julie is confronted with hard choices and the Hybrids seek revenge.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Leslie Bohem

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  24. Extant Season 1 Episode 9 - Care and Feeding
    6.9/10(456 votes)

    #24 - Care and Feeding

    S1:E9

    When Sparks falls under the influence of the vision of his deceased daughter, he flees with Molly’s baby to a remote location. Now, Yasumoto and Molly must rely on each other to track down the offspring.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Mickey Fisher

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  25. Extant Season 1 Episode 11 - A New World
    6.9/10(433 votes)

    #25 - A New World

    S1:E11

    As the offspring’s powers grow, Molly learns of Yasumoto’s painful path to immortality. When Sparks starts to have doubts about the mission, Anya takes charge. Meanwhile, Odin tries to secretly access Ethan’s circuitry.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Eliza Clark

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Greater Good" is the best rated episode of "Extant". It scored 7.7/10 based on 294 votes. Directed by Adam Kane and written by Elizabeth Kruger, Craig Shapiro, it aired on 9/9/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ascension".