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.

Last Updated: 2/22/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
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Recovering the Satellites
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8.10
545 votes

#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.

Directors: Julie Plec
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Champagne Supernova
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7.88
528 votes

#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.

Directors: Edward Ornelas
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Creep
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7.85
503 votes

#3 - Creep

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/16/2019

When a major revelation comes to light, Max, Michael and Isobel clash over how to deal with the fallout. Elsewhere, Alex uncovers a secret about Project Shepard and enlists Kyle and Michael's help looking into it.

Directors: Dawn Wilkinson
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I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
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7.82
562 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Lance Anderson
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Never Let You Go
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7.82
212 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Lance Anderson
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Crash Into Me
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7.80
309 votes

#6 - Crash Into Me

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/8/2020

As the town prepares for CrashCon, Liz and Max attempt to piece together who may be behind a potentially deadly plan targeting the festival. Elsewhere, Maria and Isobel take drastic measure to learn more about the night Mimi disappeared, while Michael is forced to do someone else's bidding.

Directors: Joanna Kerns
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The Diner
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7.78
325 votes

#7 - The Diner

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/11/2020

After uncovering a surprising connection to their past, Michael and Isobel learn the painful truth about the night Tripp attacked their mothers. Meanwhile, Alex confronts his father about their troubled family history. Elsewhere, Kyle's first date with Steph takes an awkward turn after Liz inadvertently becomes a third wheel.

Directors: Aisha Tyler
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Songs About Texas
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7.78
562 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Shiri Appleby
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Sex and Candy
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7.76
342 votes

#9 - Sex and Candy

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/20/2020

Maria's investigation into her mother's disappearance leads her and Alex to the home of a mysterious boot maker named Travis. Meanwhile, on her journey of self-discovery, Isobel's night out leads her into the arms of someone unexpected. Finally, after making some major scientific strides, Liz is dealt a devastating blow.

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I'll Stand By You
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7.74
366 votes

#10 - I'll Stand By You

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/13/2020

The discovery of some complications with Max's pod forces Liz, Michael and Isobel to confront the possibility that they may not be able to save him. Elsewhere, Maria and Alex make amends.

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Good Mother
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7.73
390 votes

#11 - Good Mother

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/30/2020

Determined to regain control of her life in the aftermath of Noah's death, Isobel makes a risky choice despite its potential consequences. Meanwhile, Alex and Michael work together to unravel the mystery surrounding the night Nora's spaceship crashed in 1947. Elsewhere, Liz makes a surprising confession when Cameron shows up looking for answers about Max.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
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American Woman
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7.73
340 votes

#12 - American Woman

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/18/2020

After uncovering a cryptic message from the past, Alex, Isobel, Max, Michael and Maria set out in search of answers at the reservation where Alex's mother grew up. Meanwhile, Cameron encourages Liz to reach out to someone from her past after Auturo gets detained.

Directors: Marcus Stokes
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Mr. Jones
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7.72
315 votes

#13 - Mr. Jones

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/15/2020

Having realized that a deadly threat has infiltrated CrashCon, the busiest event of the year, Liz realizes that she can't save everyone she loves -- and with Max facing immediate danger, she and Isobel must make a heart-wrenching choice. Meanwhile, Michael finds himself caught up in the conflict between Jesse and Alex once again, even as Maria's life hangs in the balance elsewhere, and Kyle faces a moral dilemma when the enemy requires medical attention.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
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Bittersweet Symphony
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7.71
229 votes

#14 - Bittersweet Symphony

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/30/2021

Max investigates the break-in. Meanwhile, Alex continues his research, and Rosa and Isobel team up and Liz makes a shocking discovery.

Directors: Rachel Raimist
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What If God Was One of Us?
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7.71
380 votes

#15 - What If God Was One of Us?

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/6/2020

On the verge of a breakthrough in her quest to save Max, Liz turns to Kyle for one last favor that could potentially land him in hot water. Meanwhile, Michael and Alex's investigation into Nora leads them to a farm, where they meet a historian named Forrest. Elsewhere, Cameron confronts Jesse Manes about her sister's whereabouts, and Isobel uses her powers for good.

Directors: Shiri Appleby
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
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7.70
596 votes

#16 - 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.

Directors: Tim Andrew
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Don't Speak
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7.69
632 votes

#17 - 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.

Directors: Jeffrey G. Hunt
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Angels of the Silences
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7.69
215 votes

#18 - 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.

Directors: Lauren Petzke
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Linger
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7.69
310 votes

#19 - Linger

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/1/2020

Driven by the prospects of her scientific research, Liz opens up to Diego about all the good her findings could do. Meanwhile, Max enlists Kyle's help getting to the bottom of the recent abductions, while Michael does his own investigating into Alex's disappearance. Elsewhere, after learning more about her mother Louise, Isobel pays a visit to Rosa, in hopes that Rosa could help her begin to heal.

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I Saw the Sign
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7.68
583 votes

#20 - 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.

Directors: Paul Wesley
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Goodnight Elizabeth
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7.67
231 votes

#21 - 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.

Directors: Heather Hemmens
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I Ain't Goin' Out Like That
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7.66
206 votes

#22 - 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?

Directors: Lance Anderson
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Tones of Home
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7.65
230 votes

#23 - 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.

Directors: America Young
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Barely Breathing
star
7.65
574 votes

#24 - 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.

Directors: Ruba Nadda
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Say It Ain't So
star
7.65
340 votes

#25 - Say It Ain't So

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/4/2020

Despite promising Liz that he'll take things easy with his new heart, Max sets out to find Cameron after learning that she's gone missing. Michael grows concerned about Maria after a surprising discovery about her family history leaves her vulnerable. Elsewhere, ready to move on, Alex goes on a date with Forrest, and Rosa makes a decision about her future.

Directors: Rachel Raimist
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