Episode Data

Falling Skies

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Season 0

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  0: Sneak Peak

  A five-minute preview of TNT's 'Falling Skies' alien invasion television series has made its way online.

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  1: Sneak Peek

  A five-minute preview of TNT's 'Falling Skies' alien invasion television series has made its way online.

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  3: Unanswered Questions: Season 2 Sneek Peek

  Go behind the scenes of Falling Skies as the crew sheds light on some unanswered questions. Get your first glimpse of Season 2.

• _{Friday, July 22nd, 2011}

  2: Falling Skies Panel at Comic-Con July 22, 2011

  Falling Skies Panel at Comic-Con July 22, 2011 DVD Season 1 - Extra

• _{Thursday, June 6th, 2013}

  4: Sneak Peek Season 3

  1 minute of intro to season 3 of Falling Skies

• _{Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014}

  5: ENEMY WITHIN: Episode 1 - Hal and Ben

  Armed with a repaired video camera, an unknown interviewer tries to pull information from Tom Mason’s oldest boys as they make their way around Boston

• _{Friday, June 6th, 2014}

  6: ENEMY WITHIN: Episode 2 - Pope

  Everyone’s favorite former outlaw has little patience for the unnamed interviewer…and even less for Tom Mason and his “yes men” in the 2nd Mass.

• _{Wednesday, June 11th, 2014}

  7: ENEMY WITHIN: Episode 3 - Maggie

  After interviewing the fiercest female fighter in the 2nd Mass, the mysterious interviewer escapes to the woods to drop off a package for an unknown party.

• _{Wednesday, June 11th, 2014}

  8: ENEMY WITHIN: Episode 4 - Lourdes

  The 2nd Mass’s resident medic sits down to chat about her connection with Lexi, along with her prior possession by aliens and the acts she committed while under their spell.

• _{Monday, June 30th, 2014}

  9: ENEMY WITHIN: Episode 5 - Anthony

  One of the hardened warriors of the 2nd Mass talks about taking the battle to the alien Espheni, rather than relocating to protective camps in Brazil.

• _{Monday, June 30th, 2014}

  10: ENEMY WITHIN: Episode 6 - Cochise

  The Volm’s ambassador to the humans answers questions about his people’s plans for protecting our planet and combatting the Espheni invaders.

• _{Monday, June 30th, 2014}

  11: ENEMY WITHIN: Episode 7 - Finale

  Chaos reigns as the survivors of the 2nd Mass are ambushed by Espheni forces, and the unnamed interviewer meets his final fate.

Season 1

• _{Sunday, June 19th, 2011}

  1: Live and Learn

  The world is left in tatters after a sudden, unprovoked and unexplained invasion by aliens, leaving the planet’s remaining human population to fight for survival against the occupiers. History professor Tom Mason has been named second in command for the 2nd Mass, but his real focus is on his three sons, one of whom has been captured by the aliens for an unknown purpose.

• _{Sunday, June 19th, 2011}

  2: The Armory

  While scouting for supplies, Tom, Hal and their squad encounter a gang of marauders determined to get their hands on the 2nd Massachusetts’ weapons. Leading the gang is an ex-con named John Pope, who decides to use his hostages as bargaining material.

• _{Sunday, June 26th, 2011}

  3: Prisoner of War

  Dr. Michael Harris joins the 2nd Mass with a theory about what might save the teenagers abducted by the aliens. But the plan could be derailed when Tom starts digging for answers to questions that have haunted him since the early days of the invasion. The 2nd Mass comes face to face with skitters and mechs when they attempt to rescue Ben.

• _{Sunday, July 3rd, 2011}

  4: Grace

  Tom and his team head out to track down more motorcycles for the 2nd Mass., relying on Pope to guide them to a good location. They hit the jackpot until they meet some skitters and harnessed teenagers at the bike shop. Back at the base, Dr. Harris and Anne disagree over the best method to gather more intelligence on the aliens.

• _{Sunday, July 10th, 2011}

  5: Silent Kill

  Hal comes up with a risky new plan to rescue captured teenagers from the aliens, but it might require putting someone at risk. Meanwhile, a sudden tragedy causes Anne to make an enormous discovery that proves instrumental to Hal’s risky plan.

• _{Sunday, July 17th, 2011}

  6: Sanctuary (1)

  Lt. Terry Clayton of the 7th Mass arrives with word that the aliens are on their way to attack the 2nd Mass. Clayton’s plan to lead the children to a safe haven while the adults remain behind to fight is met with some resistance from the parents, including Tom.

• _{Sunday, July 24th, 2011}

  7: Sanctuary (2)

  Hal takes the lead fighting an unexpected threat against the children of the 2nd Mass. Anne has her hands full when Sarah goes into labor while the 2nd Mass base is being evacuated.

• _{Sunday, July 31st, 2011}

  8: What Hides Beneath

  The 2nd Mass prepares to take the fight to the invaders with an assault on one of their bases. But Weaver’s increasingly strange behavior worries Tom that he might not be fit to command. Hal and Tom encounter a left-behind woman who employed a suspicious means of surviving the invasion, making it unclear whether they can trust her.

• _{Sunday, August 7th, 2011}

  9: Mutiny

  As the 2nd Mass. prepares for a major assault, divisions within the ranks threaten to tear the group apart. Tom has difficulty processing the profound implications of Anne’s latest discovery.

• _{Sunday, August 7th, 2011}

  10: Eight Hours

  With Weaver leading several squads of fighters against the aliens, Tom remains behind to help protect the civilians as they evacuate. But a major breach in security endangers both the soldiers and the civilians. Tom is confronted with a decision that may lead him to discovering what the aliens want with the captured teenagers, humankind and the planet.

Season 2

• _{Sunday, June 17th, 2012}

  1: Worlds Apart

  Weaver is still in command of the 2nd Mass, while Anne continues to serve as medic. They have seen many battles and are a much leaner unit now. Pope has taken command of the Berserkers, a renegade group within the 2nd Mass that Weaver doesn’t fully trust.

• _{Sunday, June 17th, 2012}

  2: Shall We Gather at the River?

  Tom is haunted by memories of his time with the aliens. Pope plants seeds of doubt about him among the group. Ben’s hatred for skitters grows. The 2nd Mass locate a bridge that will help them cross the river to safety ahead of an impending attack.

• _{Sunday, June 24th, 2012}

  3: Compass

  The 2nd Mass moves into an airport hanger. The Berserkers plan to get rid of Tom. While dealing with a loss of one of its own, the 2nd Mass receives a promise of hope from a mysterious visitor.

• _{Sunday, July 1st, 2012}

  4: Young Bloods

  While on patrol together, Ben and Hal try to help a young boy and wind up having their bikes stolen. The hunt to recover them leads them to the discovery of something much bigger. Also, Matt is put in danger, and Weaver is reunited with a family member.

• _{Sunday, July 8th, 2012}

  5: Love and Other Acts of Courage

  A familiar face returns to the 2nd Mass, but his intentions remain unknown. Meanwhile, a skitter is captured and brought back to the camp as a prisoner. And Hal bonds with Maggie as she begins to open up about her past.

• _{Sunday, July 15th, 2012}

  6: Homecoming

  Hal stumbles across bodies of de-harnessed kids and finds someone from his past. Tom and Anne grow closer. And Weaver’s health deteriorates just as Tom discovers he may have been keeping important matters from the group in order to protect them.

• _{Sunday, July 22nd, 2012}

  7: Molon Labe

  Ben is endangered by someone who he thought he could trust. Tom captures another hostage. Weaver offers Matt a job to lift his spirits. The 2nd Mass are trapped in a basement and face a new enemy.

• _{Sunday, August 5th, 2012}

  8: Death March

  The 2nd Mass pushes on to Charleston, but some are still grieving the group’s recent losses. Weaver learns more about Tector’s background before the invasion. And Matt begins to bond with a harnessed girl who was found recently.

• _{Sunday, August 12th, 2012}

  9: The Price of Greatness

  The 2nd Mass meets new faces, while Tom comes across his former mentor, but it’s difficult to know whom to trust. Maggie realizes that Pope may not be sticking with the group very long. Tector embraces his military past.

• _{Sunday, August 19th, 2012}

  10: A More Perfect Union

  When skitters approach the newly combined resistance force, the groups’ interaction surprises everyone. Meanwhile, Tom finds out life-changing news just as the 2nd Mass comes face-to-face with their most dangerous threat to date.

Season 3

• _{Sunday, June 9th, 2013}

  1: On Thin Ice

  Season three of Falling Skies opens seven months after the 2nd Mass arrived in Charleston. In the interim, Tom has been elected to political office, but he has his hands full as the resistance continues to battle the alien invaders. Tom’s decision to have the rebel skitters fight alongside humans creates tension and raises suspicions that someone may be feeding secrets to the enemy. Meanwhile, Hal struggles with nightmares that seem so real, he has difficulty knowing if he’s awake or dreaming. And Tom and Anne prepare to welcome their baby.

• _{Sunday, June 9th, 2013}

  2: Collateral Damage

  With hostilities escalating between the resistance and the alien invaders, Tom calls on a nuclear specialist known as "The Rat King" to come up with a plan that will strip the aliens of their power. As suspicion continues to mount about a mole within the resistance, Tom and his leaders make a drastic decision that jeopardizes trust among the group. Anne, meanwhile, has a feeling that all is not right with her newborn.

• _{Sunday, June 16th, 2013}

  3: Badlands

  The two-year anniversary of the alien invasion is fast approaching as the people of Charleston prepare for another potentially devastating offensive. A sniper attack by an unlikely gunman creates questions and doubts within the new government. Hal believes he knows the identity of the mole. And Anne’s concern for her baby continues to grow.

• _{Sunday, June 23rd, 2013}

  4: At All Costs

  After the people of Charleston defeat another alien attack with the help of new advanced weaponry, Tom is invited to meet with a powerful leader. While Hal wrestles with an invasive evil, Ben struggles with his identity and the notion of being human again. And Anne uncovers startling new information that puts everyone in jeopardy.

• _{Sunday, June 30th, 2013}

  5: Search and Recover

  When a mission goes terribly awry, Tom and Pope must rely on each other to survive. Meanwhile, Weaver and company search desperately for two members of the 2nd Mass who have gone missing. And Marina takes matters into her own hands in Charleston, disregarding Tom’s authority.

• _{Sunday, July 7th, 2013}

  6: Be Silent and Come Out

  Hal finally reveals his internal struggle to everyone, and it doesn’t bode well for the Masons. Lourdes experiments with a risky new medical procedure. And Charleston’s government sees a massive shift in leadership when a group breaks away on a search and rescue mission.

• _{Sunday, July 14th, 2013}

  7: The Pickett Line

  The Masons run into trouble on the road when a family of outlaws intercepts their search-and-rescue mission. Meanwhile, looming doubts over the construction of a massive alien weapon ignite a conflict of interests. And an investigation to apprehend a killer on the loose hits a road block.

• _{Sunday, July 21st, 2013}

  8: Strange Brew

  Things seem much too calm for Tom, making him suspicious of his surroundings. On his way back to Charleston, he makes a number of discoveries, some incredibly surprising and others utterly horrifying. Meanwhile, Weaver and Pope butt heads over how to handle the suspected mole.

• _{Sunday, July 28th, 2013}

  9: Journey to Xibalba

  Tom uncovers confidential intelligence about the heart of the alien operation. Meanwhile, Charleston prepares to mount an offensive against the Espheni, but a massive explosion brings the operation to a halt. And the identity of the mole is finally uncovered, but not before more blood has been shed.

• _{Sunday, August 4th, 2013}

  10: Brazil

  When the 2nd Mass destroys a crucial Espheni base, a relentless enemy is taken down and the Mason family is reunited with those who had been lost. But the arrival of more interstellar players puts the fate of the Earth’s remaining survivors in doubt.

Season 4

• _{Sunday, June 22nd, 2014}

  1: Ghost in the Machine

  On the outskirts of Charleston, just steps away from perceived safety, The Mason Clan and the remaining 2nd Mass suddenly find themselves under brutal attack by a new Espheni war machine – and a new, deadly creation unlike anything previously encountered. Divided like cattle and spread to the winds, The Masons must each forge new relationships and abilities to survive.

• _{Sunday, June 29th, 2014}

  2: The Eye

  The Espheni reveal their new plan to Tom, and he is faced with an impossible decision. Meanwhile, Weaver and Pope investigate a way out of the Espheni prison, while Matt struggles to hide his true allegiance from the “Team Leaders” at the Espheni Youth Camp. Elsewhere, Anne leads an exhausting search for her daughter Lexi, while Ben’s concerns about Lexi’s increasing powers uncovers a devastating secret she’s been keeping.

• _{Sunday, July 6th, 2014}

  3: Exodus

  Tom and the 2nd Mass hatch an elaborate plan to escape the confines of the Espheni Ghetto. Meanwhile back in Chinatown, after learning from Ben that Lexi has been keeping a deadly secret, Maggie confronts Lexi publicly. At the Espheni Youth Camp, Matt tries to talk Mira out of a dangerous escape plan. While trekking through the woods with her guerilla fighters, Anne has a flashback to her time in the Espheni Tower with Karen, where a terrifying secret about Lexi is revealed.

• _{Sunday, July 13th, 2014}

  4: Evolve or Die

  After breaking out of the Espheni Ghetto, Tom and the 2nd Mass seek refuge in a Volm hideout, where tensions run high between the Volm and humans. Tom sets off with Weaver and Cochise to find Matt, leaving Hal in charge. Meanwhile in Chinatown, Anne is reunited with Lexi, and comes to realize that the little girl she saw 6 months ago is now a grown woman.

• _{Sunday, July 20th, 2014}

  5: Mind Wars

  After freeing Matt from the Espheni Youth Camp, Tom encounters two mysterious strangers in the woods, who attack his family before embarking with him on a violent journey. Hal faces almost insurmountable odds as he tries to lead the remaining Volm and 2nd Mass to a place of perceived safety. Lexi and Anne have a difference of opinions – resulting in dangerous consequences.

• _{Sunday, July 27th, 2014}

  6: Door Number Three

  After months apart, Tom finally reunites with his family and the 2nd Mass. But the joyous reunion is cut short as Lexi undergoes a health crisis tied to her hybrid DNA. The crisis pits family members against one another as they fight over how to deal with Lexi’s illness. Anne goes to great lengths to save her daughter.

• _{Sunday, August 3rd, 2014}

  7: Saturday Night Massacre

  Lexi emerges more powerful and ruthless than ever. Tom and the 2nd Mass must work together with the Volm to hold off the invading Espheni forces in what becomes the bloodiest battle of the series.

• _{Sunday, August 10th, 2014}

  8: A Thing with Feathers

  The 2nd Mass picks up the pieces after a devastating alien attack leaves Maggie fighting for her life…and Hal fighting for Maggie. Meanwhile, Tom and Dingaan are cut off from the rest of the group, buried under tons of rubble, where they must rely on an Enemy Ship to rescue them.

• _{Sunday, August 17th, 2014}

  9: Till Death Do Us Part

  While members of the 2nd Mass attempt to dig out a shot-down Beamer, Tom and a small team follow the Volm to a supply cache in search of equipment to expedite the process. Along the way, they encounter a friend, and must decide whether or not to trust her. Back at camp, Maggie and Ben grow closer as he teaches her to hone her new skills, while Pope and Sara continue to clash, resulting in a fight from which they may never recover.

• _{Sunday, August 24th, 2014}

  10: Drawing Straws

  Tom and the remnants of the 2nd Mass learn to pilot a Beamer as part of their plan to destroy the Espheni Power Core, and the group draws straws to see who will embark on the dangerous mission. The threat of death hanging over everyone triggers long-simmering confrontations between many of our main characters, ultimately bringing the 2nd Mass closer together.

• _{Sunday, August 31st, 2014}

  11: Space Oddity

  Tom’s mission to destroy the Espheni Power Core is complicated by Lexi’s return. Lexi is forced to take extreme measures to save her father’s life – and her own – after a Beamer malfunction. Meanwhile, the 2nd Mass fears an impending Espheni strike by the scorched Overlord.

• _{Sunday, August 31st, 2014}

  12: Shoot the Moon

  With the weight of humanity’s survival on Tom and Lexi’s shoulders, they must defeat Tom’s mortal enemy and find a way to destroy the omnipotent Espheni Power Core. Meanwhile, a new, terrifying Espheni Bomb is dropped onto Chinatown, immobilizing the 2nd Mass and preparing them for Human Skitterizaton.

Season 5

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• _{Sunday, June 28th, 2015}

  1: Find Your Warrior

  On the heels of Tom and Lexi's successful albeit tragic mission to destroy the Espheni power core on the moon, we pick up with Tom's life hanging in the balance as his Beamer drifts into space. While onboard the beamer, Tom encounters a surprising guest who urges him to find his inner warrior. Meanwhile, back on earth, Anne reluctantly steps into Tom's shoes to help lead the 2nd Mass in his absence. Against all odds, Tom makes a miraculous, yet mysterious return to earth. Once reunited with the 2nd Mass, Tom shares a new plan for winning the war. The Espheni, for the first time, are on their heels, and the 2nd Mass will not rest until they are gone from this planet for good.

• _{Sunday, July 5th, 2015}

  2: Hunger Pains

  A surprise skitter attack leaves the 2nd Mass without food. In desperation, Maggie, Ben, Pope, and Sara go on a dangerous mission hoping to find supplies.

• _{Sunday, July 12th, 2015}

  3: Hatchlings

  The 2nd Mass discovers the source for the seemingly endless supply of enemy forces. With the Volm's help, Tom's leadership begins to spread to remaining human militias around the world. Hal disobeys his father to help Maggie on a personal mission. Meanwhile, Tom has to make an agonizing choice that ultimately risks one of their own, leaving lasting repercussions for them all.

• _{Sunday, July 19th, 2015}

  4: Pope Breaks Bad

  A mission to procure vehicles and fuel goes awry. Cochise shares troubling news with Anne that will test both her medical and leadership skills. Anthony's mental stability and his loyalties are brought into question. Meanwhile, a desperate Pope takes things into his own hands.

• _{Sunday, July 26th, 2015}

  5: Non-Essential Personnel

  The 2nd Mass leaves Chinatown en route to what they hope will be the final Espheni battle. Along the way, they encounter a deranged and desperate gunman who takes Weaver hostage. Meanwhile, Tom sets off to rescue Hal from Pope and his dangerous group of survivors.

• _{Sunday, August 2nd, 2015}

  6: Respite

  Injured, Tom takes refuge with a unique family who has distanced themselves from the fight, giving him a glimpse of life without war. Hal and Isabella's romance grows as they search for a missing Tom. Meanwhile, The 2nd Mass locates an Espheni device that could be a linchpin to winning the war... if they can figure out how to use it. And Maggie makes a decision that has consequences for her and the entire 2nd Mass.

• _{Sunday, August 9th, 2015}

  7: Everybody Has Their Reasons

  The 2nd Mass arrives at a safe haven. As the two groups make plans for the final assault on the Espheni, the 2nd Mass begins to realize that things aren't exactly as they seem.

• _{Sunday, August 16th, 2015}

  8: Stalag 14th Virginia

  Weaver discovers a shocking truth about an old friend and must decide how to best protect the 2nd Mass. Maggie and Isabella are forced to work together, while the remainder of the 2nd Mass attempts an escape led by Tom.

• _{Sunday, August 23rd, 2015}

  9: Reunion

  Tom gains a powerful new weapon against the Espheni; Ben attempts to extract enemy plans.

• _{Sunday, August 30th, 2015}

  10: Reborn

  The final standoff brings the Masons, the 2nd Mass and their new allies into the bowels of an iconic American location, wrought with new and unpredictable obstacles. Despite great loss along the way, they must persevere with hopes of once and for all reclaiming Earth and humanity.