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The Best Episodes of Invasion

Every episode of Invasion ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Invasion!

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Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence. Events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Invasion Season 2 Episode 3 - Fireworks
    7.3/10(1281 votes)

    S2:E3

    A game-changing discovery could finally give Earth an advantage. Aneesha finds it difficult to trust the Movement, despite needing their help.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Aditi Brennan Kapil

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  2. Invasion Season 3 Episode 8 - Life in the Dead Zone
    7.2/10(620 votes)

    S3:E8

    An extraordinary encounter leads Mitsuki on a harrowing journey—and a crisis of faith.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Dan Dietz

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  3. Invasion Season 1 Episode 9 - Full of Stars
    7.1/10(2024 votes)

    S1:E9

    Mitsuki is determined to contact the Hoshi 12 before it's too late, as the military detains the Maliks and Caspar takes a risk that may kill him.

    Director:Jakob Verbruggen
    Writers:Simon Kinberg, Andrew Baldwin

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  4. Invasion Season 2 Episode 1 - Something's Changed
    7.1/10(1545 votes)

    S2:E1

    Mitsuki is taken to an alien ship in the Amazon jungle. Aneesha and her children take refuge with a group called the Movement.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Simon Kinberg

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  5. Invasion Season 2 Episode 5 - A Voice from the Other Side
    7.1/10(1110 votes)

    S2:E5

    Aneesha, Luke, and the Movement make a plan to locate Sarah. Mitsuki has a devastating encounter with the alien entity.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Donald Joh

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  6. Invasion Season 2 Episode 9 - Breakthrough
    7.0/10(963 votes)

    S2:E9

    A dangerous trip to the alien mothership results in a connection across dimensions.

    Director:Mathias Herndl
    Writer:Tatiana Suarez-Pico

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  7. Invasion Season 1 Episode 6 - Home Invasion
    6.9/10(2472 votes)

    S1:E6

    In shock from the president's speech, Aneesha rushes back to her family only to find their safe haven—and their lives—threatened.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Andrew Baldwin

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  8. Invasion Season 2 Episode 8 - Cosmic Ocean
    6.9/10(988 votes)

    S2:E8

    Mitsuki begins experiencing symptoms from her time with the alien entity. Nikhil breaks into the enclosure, setting off global seismic events.

    Director:Claudia Llosa
    Writer:Aditi Brennan Kapil

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  9. Invasion Season 3 Episode 5 - Point of No Return
    6.9/10(665 votes)

    S3:E5

    Trevante, Mitsuki, and Nikhil must fight their way out of dangerous territory. Aneesha, Clark, and Jamila go on the run with Infinitas.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writer:Donald Joh

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  10. Invasion Season 1 Episode 1 - Last Day
    6.8/10(3164 votes)

    S1:E1

    Across the globe, strange and unexplainable events begin to unfold. A small-town sheriff senses something bigger is at play.

    Director:Jakob Verbruggen
    Writers:Simon Kinberg, David Weil

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  11. Invasion Season 1 Episode 2 - Crash
    6.8/10(2648 votes)

    S1:E2

    Amid chaos, Aneesha makes a difficult decision for the sake of her family. Trevante, a Navy SEAL, investigates a distress call with his team.

    Director:Jakob Verbruggen
    Writers:Simon Kinberg, David Weil

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  12. Invasion Season 1 Episode 5 - Going Home
    6.8/10(2079 votes)

    S1:E5

    The president of the United States gives an urgent global address in an attempt to prepare the world for what lies ahead.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Simon Kinberg

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  13. Invasion Season 2 Episode 4 - The Tunnel
    6.8/10(1193 votes)

    S2:E4

    Jamila's decision to trek the Channel Tunnel puts the group face-to-face with an even deadlier enemy.

    Director:Brad Anderson
    Writer:Dan Dietz

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  14. Invasion Season 2 Episode 6 - Pressure Points
    6.8/10(1048 votes)

    S2:E6

    Jamila and the gang reach the hospital and find a surprise. En route to Camp Pierce, the Movement get caught in a savage attack.

    Director:Brad Anderson
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Invasion Season 3 Episode 1 - The Ones We Leave Behind
    6.8/10(874 votes)

    S3:E1

    Trevante returns to an Earth that's different than the one he left two years ago. Jamila struggles to adapt to this new world.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Simon Kinberg

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  16. Invasion Season 1 Episode 7 - Hope
    6.7/10(1853 votes)

    S1:E7

    Mitsuki commandeers a satellite station, hoping to make contact with outer space. Caspar reveals a strange secret he thinks is related to the invasion.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Invasion Season 2 Episode 7 - Down the Rabbit Hole
    6.7/10(1018 votes)

    S2:E7

    Trevante and Rose investigate a clue that leads them to Ben Shelton's farm. Monty has suspicions about the mission and confides in Jamila.

    Director:Brad Anderson
    Writer:Dan Dietz

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  18. Invasion Season 3 Episode 3 - Infinitas
    6.7/10(677 votes)

    S3:E3

    Aneesha and Clark's peaceful life is upended by a visit from Trevante and Jamila. Mitsuki and Nikhil search for answers at a portal base.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writer:Aditi Brennan Kapil

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  19. Invasion Season 1 Episode 3 - Orion
    6.6/10(2453 votes)

    S1:E3

    Mitsuki takes desperate measures, determined to uncover the truth. Caspar and Jamila discover just how dire their situation is.

    Director:Jamie Payne
    Writers:Simon Kinberg, David Weil

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  20. Invasion Season 1 Episode 8 - Contact
    6.6/10(1868 votes)

    S1:E8

    Trevante's plane lands, but his journey home is just beginning. Caspar and Jamila brave London's streets, trying to make sense of his secret.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Invasion Season 2 Episode 10 - Old Friends, New Frontiers
    6.6/10(1196 votes)

    S2:E10

    A risky operation is humanity's best and last hope.

    Director:Mathias Herndl
    Writers:Simon Kinberg, Dan Dietz

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  22. Invasion Season 3 Episode 2 - The Message
    6.6/10(734 votes)

    S3:E2

    Mysterious alien signals force Mitsuki out of hiding. Nikhil is charged with a task that tests his loyalty.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Dan Dietz

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  23. Invasion Season 3 Episode 4 - The Mission
    6.6/10(645 votes)

    S3:E4

    Jamila and Clark try to find Aneesha, who's begun digging into Infinitas. Trevante, Mitsuki, and Nikhil are hurled into a top-secret WDC mission.

    Director:Sylvain White
    Writer:Glenise Mullins

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  24. Invasion Season 3 Episode 7 - Outpost 17
    6.6/10(585 votes)

    S3:E7

    The team make it to the Dead Zone, only to find a new threat waiting for them.

    Director:Brad Anderson
    Writer:Aditi Brennan Kapil

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  25. Invasion Season 3 Episode 9 - Homecoming
    6.6/10(561 votes)

    S3:E9

    Trevante's memories return and reveal a shocking truth. Mitsuki wrestles with doubts about the aliens. The WDC and Infinitas go to war.

    Director:Brad Anderson
    Writers:Glenise Mullins, Vivian Barnes

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Best Episodes Summary

"Fireworks" is the best rated episode of "Invasion". It scored 7.3/10 based on 1281 votes. Directed by Alik Sakharov and written by Aditi Brennan Kapil, it aired on 9/5/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Life in the Dead Zone".