The BEST episodes of Extant season 1

Every episode of Extant season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Extant season 1!

Extant is an American science fiction television drama series created by Mickey Fisher and executive produced by Steven Spielberg. The story revolves around astronaut Molly Woods (Halle Berry) who returns home to her family inexplicably pregnant after 13 months in outer space on a solo mission.

Last Updated: 10/25/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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Ascension
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7.74
2017 votes

#1 - Ascension

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/17/2014

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

Directors: Miguel Sapochnik
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More in Heaven and Earth
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7.64
2234 votes

#2 - More in Heaven and Earth

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/20/2014

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.

Directors: Christine Moore
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Wish You Were Here
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7.63
2700 votes

#3 - Wish You Were Here

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/23/2014

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.

Directors: Holly Dale
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Nightmares
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7.62
2464 votes

#4 - Nightmares

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/13/2014

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.

Directors: Adam Arkin
Writer: Eliza Clark
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What on Earth Is Wrong?
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7.62
2434 votes

#5 - What on Earth Is Wrong?

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/6/2014

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.

Directors: Dan Lerner
Writer: Peter Ocko
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Before the Blood
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7.60
2202 votes

#6 - Before the Blood

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/10/2014

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

Directors: David Solomon
Writer: Peter Ocko
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Incursion
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7.56
1383 votes

#7 - Incursion

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/20/2014

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.

Directors: Paul McCrane
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Care and Feeding
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7.50
2255 votes

#8 - Care and Feeding

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/27/2014

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.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Re-Entry
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7.49
3369 votes

#9 - Re-Entry

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/9/2014

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.

Directors: Allen Coulter
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Extinct
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7.48
2924 votes

#10 - Extinct

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/16/2014

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.

Writer: Leslie Bohem
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Shelter
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7.47
2633 votes

#11 - Shelter

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/30/2014

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.

Directors: Paris Barclay
Writer: Greg Walker
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A New World
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7.43
2189 votes

#12 - A New World

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/3/2014

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.

Directors: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Eliza Clark
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A Pack of Cards
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7.22
1313 votes

#13 - A Pack of Cards

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/27/2014

As Molly gets closer to finding her "offspring", John learns that Yasumoto might not have his family's best interests at heart, and Sparks commits to do whatever it takes to keep the "offspring" alive and maintain the visions of his dead daughter.

Directors: Dan Lerner
Writer: Leslie Bohem
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