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Steven Spielberg Presents 'Taken' Season 1 Episodes

  • 2002-2002
  • 1 Season
  • Syfy
  • Drama, Science Fiction
  • TVPG
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Three families' alien encounters over four generations were chronicled in this ambitious 10-part miniseries from executive producer Steven Spielberg. The saga opened as glowing orbs engulfed a crippled World War II bomber piloted by Russell Keys, who later became convinced---through a series of nightmares---that he had been abducted by aliens.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

10 Episodes 2002 - 2002

Episode 1

Beyond the Sky

Mon, Dec 2, 2002 120 mins

In Part 1 of 10, Capt. Russell Keys (Steve Burton) returns home a changed man after his World War II bomber plane is besieged by glowing orbs; ambitious Capt. Owen Crawford (Joel Gretsch) investigates an air crash in Roswell, N.M.; lonely Sally Clarke (Catherine Dent) falls for an enigmatic stranger (Eric Close). Col. Campbell: Michael Moriarty. Anne: Tina Holmes. Kate: Julie Benz. Directed by Tobe Hooper ("Poltergeist").

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Episode 2

Jacob and Jesse

Tue, Dec 3, 2002 120 mins

Part 2 of 10 follows the evolution of two boys with extraterrestrial connections---Jesse Keys, whose father was kidnapped by aliens, and Jacob Clarke (Anton Yelchin), who was fathered by one. Russell: Steve Burton. Sally: Catherine Dent. Owen: Joel Gretsch. Allie: Dakota Fanning. Directed by Breck Eisner.

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Episode 3

High Hopes

Wed, Dec 4, 2002 120 mins

Part 3 of 10. With his UFO project in jeopardy, Col. Crawford (Joel Gretsch) intensifies his search for alien hybrid Jacob Clarke, whose powers are becoming erratic; alien abductee Jesse Keys (James Kirk) reunites with his father (Steve Burton) and offers himself to Crawford as a test subject. Anne: Tina Holmes. Tom: Ryan Hurst. Becky: Chad Morgan. Dr. Kreutz: Willie Garson. Directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan.

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Episode 4

Acid Test

Thu, Dec 5, 2002 120 mins

Part 4 of 10. Crawford's sons Eric and Sam (Andy Powers, Ryan Merriman) learn the truth about their father's involvement in the UFO project after Owen (Joel Gretsch) is ousted; drug-addled Vietnam vet Jesse (Desmond Harrington) is haunted by his abductions. Amelia: Julie Ann Emery. Carol Clarke: Sadie Lawrence. Tom: Ryan Hurst. Becky: Chad Morgan. Directed by Bryan Spicer.

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Episode 5

Maintenance

Fri, Dec 6, 2002 120 mins

Part 5 of 10. Eric Crawford (Andy Powers) wrests control of his father's old project and teams with an amoral scientist (Matt Frewer) to hunt down Jesse and Jacob (Chad Donella), who visits his dying mother and shares his secret with cynical Tom (Ryan Hurst). Carol: Sadie Lawrence. Becky: Chad Morgan. Sally: Catherine Dent. Jesse: Desmond Harrington. Directed by Felix Alcala.

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Episode 6

Charlie and Lisa

Mon, Dec 9, 2002 120 mins

Part 6 of 10. The children of Jesse Keys and Jacob Clarke age under alien guidance, while Eric, now ousted from the UFO project, seeks a connection between the kids and the extraterrestrials. Lisa: Emily Bergl. Charlie: Adam Kaufman. Dr. Wakeman: Matt Frewer. Eric: Andy Powers. Gen. Beers: James McDaniel. Amelia Keys: Julie Ann Emery. Directed by Tom Wright.

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Episode 7

God's Equation

Tue, Dec 10, 2002 120 mins

Part 7 of 10. Charlie (Adam Kaufman) learns his connection to Lisa (Emily Bergl), whose daughter (Dakota Fanning) is sought by Dr. Wakeman and his lover---Mary Crawford. Harriet: Gabrielle Rose. Mary: Heather Donahue. Dr. Wakeman: Matt Frewer.

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Episode 8

Dropping the Dishes

Wed, Dec 11, 2002 120 mins

Part 8 of 10. Gen. Beers (James McDaniel) dismisses Mary Crawford (Heather Donahue) from the project and kidnaps Allie (Dakota Fanning) to lure the aliens into a trap, while Charlie and Lisa (Adam Kaufman, Emily Bergl) embark on a desperate search for their daughter. Dr. Wakeman: Matt Frewer.

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Episode 9

John

Thu, Dec 12, 2002 120 mins

Part 9 of 10. Charlie and Lisa (Adam Kaufman, Emily Bergl) search for Allie (Dakota Fanning) as the military probes the alien craft; Owen (Joel Gretsch) opens his mind to Mary (Heather Donahue). Dr. Wakeman: Matt Frewer. Gen. Beers: James McDaniel.

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Episode 10

Taken

Fri, Dec 13, 2002 120 mins

Conclusion. Charlie (Adam Kaufman) compels John (Eric Close) to reveal the aliens' plans for Allie (Dakota Fanning), while Mary's pursuit of the child turns murderous. Lisa: Emily Bergl. Mary: Heather Donahue. Dr. Wakeman: Matt Frewer. Gen. Beers: James McDaniel.

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