The Best Episodes of Extant Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(876 votes)

   #1 - Re-Entry

   S1:E17/9/2014

   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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   Director:Allen Coulter

   Writer:Mickey Fisher
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   7.2/10(719 votes)

   #2 - Extinct

   S1:E27/16/2014

   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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   Director:Matt Earl Beesley

   Writer:Leslie Bohem
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   7.3/10(596 votes)

   #3 - Wish You Were Here

   S1:E37/23/2014

   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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   Director:Holly Dale

   Writer:Mickey Fisher
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   7.1/10(548 votes)

   #4 - Shelter

   S1:E47/30/2014

   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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   Director:Paris Barclay

   Writer:Greg Walker
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   7.3/10(528 votes)

   #5 - What on Earth Is Wrong?

   S1:E58/6/2014

   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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   Director:Dan Lerner

   Writer:Peter Ocko
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   7.4/10(505 votes)

   #6 - Nightmares

   S1:E68/13/2014

   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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   Director:Adam Arkin

   Writer:Eliza Clark
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   7.4/10(483 votes)

   #7 - More in Heaven and Earth

   S1:E78/20/2014

   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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   Director:Christine Moore

   Writer:Vanessa Reisen
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   7.4/10(461 votes)

   #8 - Incursion

   S1:E88/20/2014

   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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   Director:Paul McCrane

   Writer:Gavin Johannsen
9. 

   6.9/10(456 votes)

   #9 - Care and Feeding

   S1:E98/27/2014

   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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   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:Mickey Fisher
10. 

    6.7/10(435 votes)

    #10 - A Pack of Cards

    S1:E108/27/2014

    John makes a discovery about Yasumoto as Molly gets closer to locating her offspring; Sparks' visions of his daughter persist.

    Director:Dan Lerner

    Writer:Leslie Bohem

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    Director:Dan Lerner

    Writer:Leslie Bohem
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    6.9/10(433 votes)

    #11 - A New World

    S1:E119/3/2014

    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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    Director:Kevin Dowling

    Writer:Eliza Clark
12. 

    7.2/10(454 votes)

    #12 - Before the Blood

    S1:E129/10/2014

    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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    Director:David Solomon

    Writer:Peter Ocko
13. 

    7.6/10(531 votes)

    #13 - Ascension

    S1:E139/17/2014

    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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    Director:Miguel Sapochnik

    Writer:Mickey Fisher