The Best Episodes Written By Kelly Marcel

Every TV Episode Written by Kelly Marcel Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Occupation / Resistance
    7.9/10(14 votes)
    S1:E11

    In the two-hour Season Finale, the 11th Pilgrimage arrives in Terra Nova and the mysterious Phoenix Group in 2149 makes its move to pillage the past with the help of Lucas and Mira. Meanwhile, Jim and Taylor team up in a last stand against the Phoenix Group, a colonist makes the ultimate sacrifice and a decision is made that will change life in Terra Nova forever.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Proof
    7.8/10(13 votes)
    S1:E7

    Maddy starts interning for the colony’s greatest scientist, and her life is put in danger when she discovers a terrible secret. Meanwhile, Josh makes a deal with the devil in order to solidify his plan to bring his girlfriend from the future to Terra Nova.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Within
    7.8/10(13 votes)
    S1:E10

    Lucas races to assemble the final pieces of his mystery device, in advance of the 11th Pilgrimage's arrival. Also, Jim and Taylor confront the colony's "Sixer" mole, Skye is reunited with a familiar face and Terra Nova prepares for war.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Vs.
    7.6/10(14 votes)
    S1:E8

    As Taylor searches for the "Sixer" mole within Terra Nova, Jim stumbles onto an old murder, for which Taylor is the prime suspect.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Now You See Me
    7.3/10(13 votes)
    S1:E9

    Taylor and Mira must set aside their differences when they encounter a prehistoric enemy; Jim closes in on the mole.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - First Comes Love
    7.3/10(13 votes)
    S1:E1

    A bookseller from Queens meets a librarian from Virginia. They fall in love, marry, have a baby—and trigger an unimaginable series of events.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Nightfall
    7.2/10(13 votes)
    S1:E6

    A crashing meteor wipes out all technology and wreaks havoc on the colony. Meanwhile, Maddy and Reynolds are stuck out in the wilderness, Elisabeth and Skye work together to save a life and Taylor tries to prevent Mira and the "Sixers" from invading Terra Nova. Also, a mystery man makes his presence known.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - What Remains
    7.1/10(15 votes)
    S1:E3

    When Elisabeth, Jim, Malcolm and Taylor investigate radio silence at a nearby scientific outpost, they discover an outbreak of a mysterious virus causing memory loss, paranoia and eventually death. The group must work together to find a cure before they lose their sanity and all of Terra Nova is infected.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - *
    7.0/10(12 votes)
    S1:E3

    Emma does the unthinkable. Apollo tries to find meaning in the aftermath—and finally decides what to do with his valuable book.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Wise Ones
    7.0/10(12 votes)
    S1:E4

    Apollo and Patrice make a sale to William Wheeler, who later gives Apollo stunning news.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Runaway
    6.9/10(15 votes)
    S1:E4

    When an orphaned "Sixer" girl comes to Terra Nova seeking asylum, Jim and Shannon are at odds if they can trust her; Mira plots to reclaim a valued possession; Taylor begins to suspect there is a traitor in his midst and Reynolds admits his feelings for Maddy.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Then Comes a Baby in a Baby Carriage
    6.8/10(12 votes)
    S1:E2

    The exhaustion of new parenthood is taking its toll on Emma and Apollo. To make matters worse, Emma starts getting strange texts.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Genesis
    6.7/10(20 votes)
    S1:E1

    In a bleak future, a police raid on a family lands the father—a cop—in jail, and a chance for his family to get a fresh start on Terra Nova forces him to take drastic measures

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Stormy Weather
    6.2/10(9 votes)
    S1:E7

    Lillian reckons with a dark night from her past and records a message for her son, Apollo.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Bylaw
    6.1/10(16 votes)
    S1:E5

    The colony falls victim to its first murder, and Jim and Taylor must find the perpetrator. Also, Skye helps Josh find a way to get Kira, his girlfriend from 2149, to the past, while Elisabeth and Zoe race to help an unborn Ankylosaurus survive.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Instinct
    5.8/10(18 votes)
    S1:E2

    When Terra Nova comes under attack from a legion of Pterosaurs, Jim and Taylor must find a way to save the colony before it's completely overtaken. Elisabeth discovers a former flame is also living in Terra Nova and may have been responsible for her recruitment. Syke tries to make Josh feel at home and Reynolds get protective of Maddy.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Aftermath
    4.8/10(9 votes)
    S1:E6

    Emma finds Cal and the Wise Ones on North Brother Island, where she pieces together clues to locate a special place.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - This Woman’s Work
    4.5/10(11 votes)
    S1:E5

    The mysterious washerwoman’s ominous words leave a lasting impression. Apollo comes face-to-face with his true enemy.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Battle of the Island
    4.2/10(8 votes)
    S1:E8

    Kinder Garten’s fury rips across the island, sending Cal, Apollo, and the others out into the darkness.

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Kelly Marcel Ratings Summary

"Occupation / Resistance" is the best rated episode written by Kelly Marcel. It scored 7.9/10 from 14 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on December 19, 2011. It is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Proof".