Extant
EXTANT is a mystery thriller about female astronaut Molly Woods, who discovers she has unwittingly put the human race on a path to destruction, and that she and a mysterious stranger may be the only hope for survival.
- Metascore67
- 2014-2015
- 2 seasons
- CBS
- Drama, Science Fiction, Suspense
- TV-14
EXTANT is a mystery thriller about female astronaut Molly Woods, who discovers she has unwittingly put the human race on a path to destruction, and that she and a mysterious stranger may be the only hope for survival.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Change Scenario
Wed, Jul 1, 2015 43 mins
Six months after her life unraveled and dark secrets were revealed, Molly is confined to a psychiatric hospital when she learns of bizarre deaths that sound eerily similar to those she witnessed in space. When she escapes to investigate, she crosses paths with JD Richter, a determined cop who just signed on to the case. Jeffrey Dean Morgan joins the cast as JD Richter.
Episode 2
Morphoses
Wed, Jul 8, 2015 43 mins
Molly and JD discover another pregnant woman suffering from inexplicable and fatal symptoms, while Molly begins to question her own mental stability. Meanwhile, Julie struggles with Ethan's rebellion.
Episode 3
Empathy for the Devil
Wed, Jul 15, 2015 44 mins
Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie's decision to erase Ethan's memory has disturbing conveniences.
Episode 4
Cracking the Code
Wed, Jul 22, 2015 42 mins
As Molly works to create a virus that will eradicate alien hybrids, she discovers that aliens are trying to communicate with humans through a hidden message in their DNA. Also, Lucy helps Ethan run away from Charlie in order to help him recover memories of his mother.
Episode 5
The New Frontier
Wed, Jul 29, 2015 44 mins
Molly discovers Ethan is alive and sets out to get her son back. Also, suspicions about John's death cause JD to investigate Julie's potential involvement.
Episode 6
You Say You Want an Evolution
Wed, Aug 5, 2015 43 mins
Molly panics when she discovers she is changing physically, the question is into what, and whether she can reverse what's happening to her. Also, JD's ex-wife, Dorothy (Melina Kanakaredes), shows up suddenly on his doorstep to discuss their daughter. Molly and JD try to convince Shepherd to broker a peace between humans and hybrids. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to manipulate Charlie's feelings to put him in a compromising position.
Episode 7
The Other
Wed, Aug 5, 2015 43 mins
Lucy becomrs upset after discovering John Woods planned on making the Humanichs far more human attributes than she thought. In response, she acts out. JD becomes distrustful of the aliens. Molly must decide whether she wants to fight the aliens or support them.
Episode 8
Arms and the Humanich
Wed, Aug 12, 2015 43 mins
After a Global Security Commission raid on the hybrid compound, Molly desperately tries to save her son Adhu, while JD attempts to rescue his daughter who is being held captive by Shepherd. Meanwhile, Lucy becomes more of a threat to humans.
Episode 9
The Other Side
Wed, Aug 19, 2015 40 mins
As Molly struggles after being infected by the virus, Ares makes his move on the GSC.
Episode 10
Don't Shoot the Messenger
Wed, Aug 26, 2015 41 mins
Following a near-death experience, Molly has a harrowing vision she can't shake. Also, Shepherd's loyalty to the Global Space Commission is called into question.
Episode 11
Zugzwang
Wed, Sep 2, 2015 44 mins
Molly manages to find John's former colleague with JD and Ethan hoping to be able to stop the Humanich threat. Julie sends Charlie on a mission to discover where Lucy's orders are coming from.
Episode 12
Double Vision
Wed, Sep 9, 2015 80 mins
Molly reveals disturbing new details about Shepherd's death to the GSC, and Lucy makes a powerful move against the humans and hybrids that could have devastating global repercussions.
Episode 13
The Greater Good
Wed, Sep 9, 2015 80 mins
Molly and JD frantically race to the hybrids to stop a Humanich plot that will destroy the human race. Also, Lucy has a shocking realization about the GSC that forces her to question her allegiance and put Ethan at risk.