TV series

Roswell

Name: Roswell
Released: 1999
Cast: Jason Behr, Shiri Appleby, Katherine Heigl, Majandra Delfino, Brendan Fehr

1999–2002· 3 seasons· 42 min episodesTV-PG★ 7.7Ended

On The WB · UPN — From Jason Katims Productions · Regency Television

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Synopsis

Bizarre things start happening in the little New Mexico town where UFOs were spotted in 1947. Cut to 1999, when a cute high-school student saves the life of a teenage waitress. Surrounded by cliques of clever, angst-filled classmates, the two form a bond that threatens the survival of a secret universe involving superhuman powers, a yen for hot sauce and an alien gene pool.

Themes

based on novel or book new mexico high school alien interspecies romance roswell based on young adult novel

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upOct 6, 1999 · 42 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Liz Parker learns Max Evans' out-of-this-world secret when he saves her life and must rely on her to safeguard his secret as an orphaned extraterrestrial.
Guest stars: Kevin Weisman (Larry Trilling), Richard Schiff (John Stevens), Michael Horse (Owen Blackwood), Daniel Hansen (Max at 7 years), Vance Valencia (Mayor Sandler), Joe Camareno (Paramedic), John Doe (Jeff Parker), Yolanda Lloyd Delgado (Ms. Hardy)
E2 The Morning AfterOct 13, 1999 · 42 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Liz tries to maintain her relationship with Kyle despite her deep bond with Max; Michael is obsessed with the idea that there was another alien in Roswell in 1959 and tries to decipher the meaning of the flashes only he sees. Meanwhile, Liz suspects the new guidance counselor Ms. Topolsky is hiding something, especially when she sees her with Michael's file.
Guest stars: Ebonie Smith (Genoveve), Michael O'Neill (Philip Evans), Richard Schiff (John Stevens), Michael Horse (Owen Blackwood), Paul Goebel (Heavy-Set Customer), Reggie Hayes (Agent Hart), Robert F. Lyons (Hank Whitmore), Marc Brandon Daniel (Boy in Class)
E3 MonstersOct 20, 1999 · 41 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Isabel is concerned about Maria's nervous reactions to Sheriff Valenti, so she invades one of Maria's dreams to determine whether she can keep the aliens' secret.
Guest stars: Ebonie Smith (Genoveve), Adam Weisman (Preteen Boy Tourist), Daryl Sabara (Corey), Amy Lyndon (Arlene), Maria J. Rockwell (Waitress), Donna May (Woman Tourist), Cristos (Mechanic), Curt Clendenin (Chemistry Class Student (uncredited))
E4 Leaving NormalOct 27, 1999 · 42 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Liz's grandmother is rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke prompting Liz to reach out to Max for comfort.
Guest stars: Octavia Spencer (Nurse), Marisa Ramirez (Vanessa), Carroll Baker (Claudia Parker), Floyd Van Buskirk (Customer), Serah D'Laine (Elana), David Smigelski (Tommy), Troy Robinson (Paulie), Eve Sigall (Agnes)
E5 MissingNov 3, 1999 · 42 min
Synopsis
Liz discovers her personal journal, which contains all she knows about the aliens, is missing and she fears it has fallen into the hands of someone who could expose the aliens.
Guest stars: Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Jo Anderson (Nancy Parker), Bob Clendenin (Mr. Cowan), Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), Richard Anthony Crenna (Baxter), Robert Neary (Moss)
E6 285 SouthNov 10, 1999 · 42 min
Synopsis
Michael's monomaniacal urge to find the geodesic dome that's been stalking his dreams leads him to hijack Maria's car to Texas.
Guest stars: Michael Horse (Owen Blackwood), Daniel Hagen (Steve Somers), Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), Frankie Ray (Biker), Marilyn Sue Perry (Secretary), Richard Anthony Crenna (Agent Baxter), Michael Garvey (Highway Patrolman)
E7 River DogNov 17, 1999 · 41 min
Synopsis
Liz and Max journey to an American Indian reservation where they glean information from an elderly tribesman about the alien who vanished in 1959.
Guest stars: Richard Schiff (John Stevens), Michael Horse (Owen Blackwood), Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), Richard Anthony Crenna (Baxter), Tod Thawley (Eddie), Jerome Elston Scott (Eugene (uncredited)), Ned Romero (River Dog)
E8 Blood BrotherNov 24, 1999 · 42 min
Synopsis
Max is injured in a car accident and Liz pressures Alex to help protect him from medical procedures that could expose his identity by providing blood samples to replace Max's.
Guest stars: Eric Jungmann (Lester), Hilary Shepard (Nurse Susan), Victor Campos (Mr. Bruckner), Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Jonathan Nichols-Navarro (E.R. Doctor), Richard Anthony Crenna (Agent Baxter), Kevin Calisher (Bob), Robert Neary (Moss)
E9 Heat WaveDec 1, 1999 · 42 min
Synopsis
A freak December heat wave hits the town and sparks romance as Michael's relationship with Maria heats up and Liz's infatuation with Max intensifies; meanwhile Isabel enters into one of Alex's dreams only to discover her likeness already there and dancing with Alex.
Guest stars: Trevor Lissauer (Octavio), Jodi Taffel (Secretary), John Doe (Jeff Parker), Yolanda Lloyd Delgado (Ms. Hardy), Meghan Gallagher (Vicky), Eamon Behrens (Metal), Jerome Elston Scott (Eugene (uncredited)), Dan Martin (Principal)
E10 The BalanceDec 15, 1999 · 40 min
Synopsis
While at the reservation Michael ends up in an alarming hallucinatory state and the others must band together to save his life.
Guest stars: Daniel Hansen (Max at 7 years), Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), Tod Thawley (Eddie), Ned Romero (River Dog), Nicholas Stratton (Young Michael)
E11 The Toy HouseJan 19, 2000 · 41 min
Synopsis
When Max rescues his mother from a kitchen fire she faces her suspicions about his extraordinary abilities; Liz reaches out to Kyle in friendship.
Guest stars: Daniel Hansen (Max at 7 years), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans)
E12 Into the WoodsJan 26, 2000 · 41 min
Synopsis
A new UFO sighting sends suspicion and fear through the town and leads Max and Isabel to investigate the incident during a school camping trip.
Guest stars: John Cullum (James Valenti Sr.), Trevor Wright (Cute Guy), Tony Papenfuss (Coach Clay), Robert F. Lyons (Hank Whitmore), Tom McCleister (Rocky Calhoun), Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), John Doe (Jeff Parker), Ned Romero (River Dog)
E13 The ConventionFeb 2, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
Max plays host to actor Jonathan Frakes at the annual UFO Convention while trying to avoid the meddlesome couple who witnessed Max's life-saving abilities on Liz at the Crashdown Cafe.
Guest stars: John Cullum (James Valenti Sr.), Kevin Weisman (Larry Trilling), Deron McBee (Wrestler), Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), Tom Bower (Everett Hubble), Wendle Josepher (Jennifer Kattler), Paul Tigue (Zinaplox), Andy Morrow (The Kid)
E14 Blind DateFeb 9, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
Maria enters Liz in a blind date contest; Max and Kyle commiserate about their shared feelings for Liz; Michael and Isabel send a signal to the fourth alien.
Guest stars: Benjamin Busch (Nicky), James O'Shea (Doug Shellow), Michael Yurchak (Radio D.J.), Jonathan Bouck (Markos), Derrex Brady (Chris), Patricia Skeriotis (Female Judge), Joshua Farrell (Male Judge)
E15 Independence DayFeb 16, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
After Michael has a violent showdown with his father, Max and Isabel's father helps Michael set up his emancipation; the fourth alien emerges as a shapeshifter who watches over Max, Michael and Isabel.
Guest stars: Eddie Kehler (Driver), Robert F. Lyons (Hank Whitmore), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Robert Katims (Judge Lewis), Diane Farr (Amy DeLuca), Garrett M. Brown (Philip Evans)
E16 Sexual HealingMar 1, 2000 · 41 min
Synopsis
Liz is unnerved by her strong desire for Max and the visions that come when they kiss - visions that lead to a glowing orb in the desert.
Guest stars: Jo Anderson (Nancy Parker), John Doe (Jeff Parker), Tara Boger (Girl #1), Dan Martin (Principal), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Michael Chieffo (Mr. Seligman), Garrett M. Brown (Philip Evans)
E17 CrazyApr 10, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
FBI agent Topolsky returns to warn Liz that a covert alien hunter inside the Bureau is pursuing Max and his friends -- and that he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Meanwhile, Isabel befriends Tess, a new female student who immediately arouses Max and Michael's suspicions.
Guest stars: Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Brooke Dillman (Diner Customer (uncredited)), Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Yelyna De Leon (Waitress), Kevin Cooney (Malcolm Margolin)
E18 Tess, Lies and VideotapeApr 17, 2000 · 41 min
Synopsis
Max develops an uncontrollable attraction to Tess that includes intense sexual daydreams, and Sheriff Valenti learns that Topolsky was killed in a suspicious fire. Meanwhile, someone has secretly placed a video camera inside Michael's apartment.
Guest stars: Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Kevin Cooney (Malcolm Margolin), Carlyle Rogers (Delivery Guy (uncredited)), Thania St. John (TV Reporter (uncredited)), Jim Ortlieb (Ed Harding), Michael Chieffo (Mr. Seligman)
E19 Four SquareApr 24, 2000 · 40 min
Synopsis
Harding finds the video camera hidden in his house and gives it to Valenti. The lawman then tells Max that his safety depends upon his willingness to share information. Meanwhile, Tess reveals a personal secret to Isabel.
Guest stars: Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Nicholas Stratton (Young Michael), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Henriette Mantel (Secretary), Daniel Hansen (Young Max), Jim Ortlieb (Ed Harding)
E20 Max to the MaxMay 1, 2000 · 40 min
Synopsis
Tess's book suggests that she and Max are predetermined mates, as are Michael and Isabel, who thinks she might be pregnant -- with Michael's baby. Meanwhile, Nasedo disguises himself as Max and kidnaps Liz as part of a plan to trap FBI agent Pierce.
Guest stars: Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Jacob Bruce (Man in Suit), Drinda Lalumia (Blue Haired Lady), Gordon Haight (Announcer), Stephen O'Mahoney (Agent Norris), David Conrad (Daniel Pierce), Jim Ortlieb (Ed Harding), Jason Peck (Deputy Hanson)
E21 The White RoomMay 8, 2000 · 41 min
Synopsis
Max finds himself in a white room with no windows or doors, facing questions by Agent Pierce. Isabel telepathically contacts Max, who leaves her clues to his location. Michael, Isabel and Tess then set out on a rescue mission.
Guest stars: Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Jason George (Agent Matheson), Stephen O'Mahoney (Agent Norris), Bo Clancey (Agent Bello), Jacob Bruce (Agent Samuels), David Conrad (Daniel Pierce), Jim Ortlieb (Ed Harding)
E22 DestinyMay 15, 2000 · 42 min
Synopsis
After escaping from Pierce, the aliens save Nasedo. Michael accidentally kills Pierce. Nasedo, as the aliens' guardian takes Pierce's place to help the aliens. The aliens figure out how to use the devices and release a message from Max and Isabel's real mother. She says Max is their leader and Tess, his fiance and that Michael is Second in command and he is Isabel's fiance. After hearing all this Liz runs out.
Guest stars: Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Howie Dorough (Alien), Richard Dorton (Agent Levin), Genie Francis (Mother), Jacob Bruce (Agent Samuels), David Conrad (Daniel Pierce), Jim Ortlieb (Ed Harding)