Roswell
Living among the citizens of the infamous New Mexico city of Roswell are some who are not there by choice. They are there to follow a destiny given to them by the members of their dying race, a race that they are someday destined to save. This is the background behind the WB series "Roswell". Max Evans, Isabel Evans and Michael Guerin are teenage humans with extraordinary gifts - gifts that are "not-of-this-earth". They are human/alien hybrids, sent here to complete their destiny. Their counterparts have already perished in a war of attrition, thus one day, they will return to their home planet and save their race. Before a fateful day in 1999, the teens hid their gifts. The event that forever changed their lives was when Max healed Liz Parker (a classmate) after she was fatally shot in the stomach in a dispute between two customers at the restaurant where she waitresses. A close relationship then develops between Max and Liz. Central to the first season were the relationships between the hybrids and their human companions. That focus has shifted during the drama's second season. "Roswell" is now distinctly a science-fiction show built on the relationships between humans and aliens.
- Metascore75
- 1999-2002
- 3 seasons
- The WB Television Network
- Drama, Suspense, Science Fiction
- TV-14
Living among the citizens of the infamous New Mexico city of Roswell are some who are not there by choice. They are there to follow a destiny given to them by the members of their dying race, a race that they are someday destined to save. This is the background behind the WB series "Roswell". Max Evans, Isabel Evans and Michael Guerin are teenage humans with extraordinary gifts - gifts that are "not-of-this-earth". They are human/alien hybrids, sent here to complete their destiny. Their counterparts have already perished in a war of attrition, thus one day, they will return to their home planet and save their race. Before a fateful day in 1999, the teens hid their gifts. The event that forever changed their lives was when Max healed Liz Parker (a classmate) after she was fatally shot in the stomach in a dispute between two customers at the restaurant where she waitresses. A close relationship then develops between Max and Liz. Central to the first season were the relationships between the hybrids and their human companions. That focus has shifted during the drama's second season. "Roswell" is now distinctly a science-fiction show built on the relationships between humans and aliens.
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1999 - 2000
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Oct 6, 1999 44 mins
Liz Parker is an average teenager, until one day she is shot during an altercation at the Crashdown café, where she works. A fellow classmate named Max Evans rushes to her side and miraculously saves her from death. Liz later learns that Max, along with his sister Isabel and their friend Michael Guerin, are not really from around here. To be exact, Max, Isabel and Michael are aliens, who are survivors of the 1947 UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico. But, Max, Isabel and Micheal's secret is not totally safe, as the local Sheriff, Jim Valenti is beginning to suspect something is amiss.
Episode 2
The Morning After
Wed, Oct 13, 1999 44 mins
Liz suspects the new substitute teacher, Ms. Topolsky, is an alien hunter after spying her with Michael's file. Michael steals a key from the Sheriff.
Episode 3
Monsters
Wed, Oct 20, 1999 44 mins
Isabel uses her powers to visit Maria in her dreams after she, Max and Michael begin to fear Maria will not be able to keep their secret.
Episode 4
Leaving Normal
Wed, Oct 27, 1999 45 mins
Although Max has decided he must stay away from Liz, he helps her say a final farewell to her comatose grandmother.
Episode 5
Missing
Wed, Nov 3, 1999 44 mins
Liz panics when her journal, which contains details of how Max used his alien powers to save her life, comes up missing.
Episode 6
285 South
Wed, Nov 10, 1999 45 mins
A book entitled "Among Us" leads the gang to a geodesic dome where they discover information that may reveal Max, Isabel and Michael's origins.
Episode 7
River Dog
Wed, Nov 17, 1999 44 mins
Isabel finds a pendant which a Native American named River Dog claims an alien gave to the author of "Among Us" back in 1959.
Episode 8
Blood Brother
Wed, Nov 24, 1999 45 mins
Alex, who knows nothing about the aliens, is shocked and suspicious when Liz and Isabel say they need a sample of his blood.
Episode 9
Heat Wave
Wed, Dec 1, 1999 45 mins
Hormones run high when Roswell is hit with an unusual heat wave. Maria and Michael advance their relationship, Isabel notices Alex, and Liz and Max consider starting a relationship. After a night in jail, Liz must decide whether to tell Alex the truth or risk him going to Valenti.
Episode 10
The Balance
Wed, Dec 15, 1999 43 mins
Michael becomes very ill after an encounter with River Dog. Max and Liz have their first date. Alex questions Isabel about their alien side.
Episode 11
The Toy House
Wed, Jan 19, 2000 44 mins
When Max uses his powers to save his mother, she begins evaluating him to try and figure out what he is hiding. This causes a fight between Isabel, Michael and Max when Isabel wants to tell her the truth. Kyle is hurt during a basketball game which rekindles his and Liz's friendship.
Episode 12
Into the Woods
Wed, Jan 26, 2000 44 mins
The gang uses the Father's Weekend camping trip to search for clues about a recent "sighting".
Episode 13
The Convention
Wed, Feb 2, 2000 44 mins
The annual UFO convention has Michael looking for answers while Max's life is in danger from an old friend of Valenti's. Max and Michael struggle with their feelings for Maria and Liz, while Isabel asks for space from Alex.
Episode 14
Blind Date
Wed, Feb 9, 2000 45 mins
Liz wins a radio contest for a romantic blind date leading Max and Kyle to get drunk and try to win her back. Isabel and Michael leave a sign for Nacedo. Alex and Maria perform for the first time.
Episode 15
Independence Day
Wed, Feb 16, 2000 44 mins
After his foster father becomes physically abusive Michael decides the time has come for him to leave Roswell.
Episode 16
Sexual Healing
Wed, Mar 1, 2000 43 mins
Fleeting images that Liz sees whenever she kisses Max lead the couple to a radio tower where they discover an otherworldly metallic orb.
Episode 17
Crazy
Mon, Apr 10, 2000 45 mins
Isabel makes friends with a new girl at school named Tess just as Ms. Topolsky returns with a warning that an alien hunter is tracking down Max.
Episode 18
Tess, Lies and Videotape
Mon, Apr 17, 2000 44 mins
Although strangely drawn to Tess, Max finds it hard to trust her - so the gang decides to set up a hidden camera in her house.
Episode 19
Four-Square
Mon, Apr 24, 2000 43 mins
Isabel and Michael share a shockingly erotic dream while Tess approaches Max with the promise that she will explain everything to him.
Episode 20
Max to the Max
Mon, May 1, 2000 41 mins
A mysterious being called Nasedo assumes Max's identity and kidnaps Liz in an attempt to trap the secret government agent chasing him.
Episode 21
The White Room
Mon, May 8, 2000 44 mins
The gang must work together with Sheriff Valenti, Tess and Nasedo after Max is captured and held at a military base by a special unit of alien hunters.
Episode 22
Destiny
Mon, May 15, 2000 45 mins
Even as everyone escapes from the military base Max and Liz realize they are not meant to be together and that Max's destiny lies with Tess.