The BEST episodes of Roswell, New Mexico
Every episode of Roswell, New Mexico ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Roswell, New Mexico!
The series takes place in a town where aliens with unearthly abilities live undercover among humans. When a violent attack points to a greater alien presence, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose them.
#1 - Recovering the Satellites
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/23/2019
Max and Michael find themselves at an impasse over how to deal with the 4th alien. Liz has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Kyle spirals after uncovering a dark secret about his father’s death. Michael is forced to make a difficult decision about his future.
#2 - Champagne Supernova
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/9/2019
As the town prepares for the UFO Emporium Re-opening Gala, Liz and the team find themselves on a collision course with an unlikely enemy.
#3 - I Saw the Sign
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2019
After uncovering a devastating secret about Rosa's death, Liz takes matters into her own hands to protect herself and those around her. However, her plans are sidelined after a day with Mimi, Maria and Alex leads to a new revelation about Rosa. Elsewhere, Max takes aim at Wyatt, while Cameron decides whether she's going to help Sergeant Manes.
#4 - So Much for the Afterglow
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2019
The anniversary of Rosa's death reignites tensions as the town takes aim at Liz and her father, Arturo, for what happened on that fateful day 10 years ago. Meanwhile, Max confronts Michael and Isobel, who are concerned that his feelings for Liz will expose their secret. Elsewhere, Master Sergeant Manes' attempt to convince Kyle of the alien conspiracy in Roswell takes an unexpected turn. Finally, Liz and Kyle make a shocking revelation about Rosa's death.
#5 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2019
When Liz Ortecho reluctantly returns to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, she reconnects with Max Evans, her teenage crush, who is now a Roswell police officer. But Liz soon discovers a shocking truth: Max is an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life, along with those of his otherworldly sister, Isobel, and their friend Michael. Elsewhere, Master Sergeant Jesse Manes spearheads a long-standing government conspiracy — unbeknownst to his son, Alex Manes, who has recently returned from service overseas with emotional and physical injuries. The politics of fear and hatred that run rampant in Roswell threaten to expose Max and his family and could endanger his deepening romance with Liz…as well as their lives.
#6 - Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/2019
Fearing that his identity will be uncovered, Max is conflicted when a town-wide power outage leaves patients at the hospital in need of help. Meanwhile, Liz turns to Kyle after learning details about the night Rosa died. Elsewhere, Isobel and Michael come up with a plan to deal with Liz, and Master Sargent Manes seeks help from an unlikely source.
#7 - Don't Speak
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/12/2019
Max and Michael begin to worry about Isobel after a series of mysterious blackouts cause her to spiral. Liz turns to Grant Green for help when she learns that he may have witnessed something strange on the night Rosa died. Meanwhile, Kyle and Alex uncover a secret that Kyle's father had been keeping from everyone.
#8 - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2019
Secrets are uncovered about Rosa’s final day, Isobel’s mysterious blackouts and Alex and Michael’s relationship in high school.
#9 - Songs About Texas
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2019
Max and Michael travel to Texas to visit a faith healer, who may be able to shed some light on the alien symbol Max has been researching. Meanwhile, Maria and Liz pay a visit to the same faith healer in hopes of finding a cure for Maria's ailing mother. Elsewhere, Alex and Kyle look into what Sergeant Manes may be hiding.
#10 - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2019
Frustrated by her inability to remember what happened the night Rosa died, Isobel turns to Liz for help regaining her memories. Elsewhere, Max and Cameron investigate a series of strange deaths in the town, while Sheriff Valenti reveals information to Kyle about his father.
#11 - Barely Breathing
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2019
With Isobel's life hanging in the balance, Liz and Michael frantically search for a way to help her. Max turns to his mom Ann about the origins of the alien symbol. Finally, Alex turns the tables on Sergeant Manes.
#12 - Tearin' Up My Heart
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/2019
After uncovering some unsettling information about Max, Liz runs a series of tests to see what his powers may be capable of. Michael and Isobel take matters into their own hands after learning that Liz may be getting too close to Max. Liz enlists Maria's help as she goes on a scavenger hunt across Roswell to uncover more about Rosa's final days.
#13 - Goodnight Elizabeth
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/6/2021
Liz's plan does not go as expected, putting herself, Isobel and Michael in danger. Meanwhile, Eduardo confides in Alex.
#14 - How's It Going to Be
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/5/2022
Liz doubting her abilities, calls for reinforcements. Meanwhile, Isobel shows Max a memory, one that will put him on a new trajectory and Michael makes a promise to Alex.
#15 - Free Your Mind
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/13/2021
Liz needs Rosa's help. Maria learns what Jones wants from her. Meanwhile, Michael and Alex team up to help save Max.
#16 - Tones of Home
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/20/2021
Liz and Max continue to search for a way to stop Jones. Michael is worried about Alex and elsewhere, Isobel finds a big piece of the puzzle.
#17 - Angels of the Silences
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/27/2021
Liz and Max race to find Heath in the hopes that he can help find a way to get Jones out of Max's body. Meanwhile, Michael and Isobel try to get through to Dallas.
#18 - 2 Become 1
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/4/2021
A desperate Liz agrees to a deal. Meanwhile, Rosa helps Isobel make a big discovery and the fight to save Max begins.
#19 - I Ain't Goin' Out Like That
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/11/2021
Isobel helps Kyle save a life. Jones needs something from Michael. Liz and Heath continue to work on the science in the hopes of stopping Jones. Everyone is working together to try and defeat the dictator, but will they all make it out alive?
#20 - Never Let You Go
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/11/2021
The ultimate showdown with Jones is finally here and Liz must trust herself if she is going to the save the man she loves.
#21 - Steal My Sunshine
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2022
With the threat of Jones behind them, in a peaceful Roswell we find Liz is busy teaching while Max lends an assist to his ex-partner on a string of recent bank robberies. Our couples are happy and thriving but a sudden storm, leaves everyone on edge about what is to come.
#22 - Fly
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2022
A visitor connected to Liz’s past comes bearing gifts. Anatsa digs in on a story about the bank heists, angering Max and putting Kyle and Isobel in a difficult position.
#23 - Subterranean Homesick Alien
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2022
Liz, Max, Michael and Cameron put a plan into action that could finally get them a step closer to catching Bonnie and Clyde. Meanwhile, Maria is hiding her recent lack of visions and Kyle has a date.
#24 - Dear Mama
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/2022
Liz’s work to find out more about a found skin sample hits a roadblock. Meanwhile, Michael continues to gain Bonnie’s trust, but Clyde may not be as easily persuaded. Also, Isobel finally finds the courage to be honest with Anatsa and Maria suffers a devastating loss.
#25 - You Get What You Give
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/11/2022
Max’s secrets may have a devastating outcome for Liz. Meanwhile, Maria helps Dallas in his search for answers and Michael makes an unsettling discovery about himself.