Season 1



:: And so it Begins ::

Cast
Shiri Appleby - Liz Parker
Jason Behr - Max Evans
Katherine Heigl - Isabel Evans
Majandra Delfino - Maria DeLuca
Brendan Fehr - Michael Guerin
Colin Hanks - Alex Whitman
Nick Wechsler - Kyle Valenti
William Sadler - 'Sheriff' Jim Valenti


For a more extensive episode description just click on the episode title.

01. Pilot (1ADA79) - October 6, 1999 - trailer
Directed by David Nutter | Written by Jason Katims

Guest starring: Channing Carson (young Liz), Daniel Hansen (young Max), Michael Horse (Mr Blackwood), Zoe Nutter (young Isabel), Wendle Josepher (Jennifer), Kevin Weisman (Larry Trillin), Vance Valencia (Mr Sandler), Joe Camareno, Yolanda Lloyd Delgado (Miss Hardy), John Doe (Jeffrey Parker)

The tiny town of Roswell, New Mexico is notorious for the possible UFO crash that may have taken place there in 1947. However, this small town is also home to teenagers Liz Parker and Max Evans who meet unexpectedly when Max saves Liz's life.

An unimaginable secret exists between Max, his sister Isabel, and his best friend Michael. They were abandoned on Earth after crashing in an alien spaceship in 1947, and are living on Earth as everyday teenagers. In order to lead normal lives on Earth, the three must ban together to keep their secret. To do so, they must outwit their adoptive families and a local sheriff who is intent on exposing the truth about the 1947 crash.


02. The Morning After (1ADA01) - October 13, 1999
Directed by David Nutter | Written by Jason Katims

Guest starring: Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Michael Horse (Blackwood), Michael O'Neill (Phillip Evans), Robert F. Lyons (Hank Whitmore), Richard Schiff (Agent Stevens), Jason Peck (Hanson), Reggie Hays (Agent Hart), Christopher Holloway (Paul Aronson), Ebonie Smith, Marc Brandon Daniel, Paul Goebel, Debra Connolly

A bond begins to develop between Liz and Max after he risks his life to save hers. Liz tries to continue her relationship with Kyle, but finds it difficult as she becomes more interested in Max.

Michael becomes obsessed when he finds out that another alien may have existed in Roswell in 1959. At the same time, he begins to see a recurring disturbing vision, and he goes to dangerous lengths to find out what it might mean.

Meanwhile, Sheriff Valenti is frustrated when the FBI interferes in his investigation.


03. Monsters (1ADA02) - October 20, 1999
Directed by David Nutter & David Semmel | Written by Jason Katims & Thania St. John

Guest starring: Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Yolanda Lloyd Delgado (Miss Hardy), Amy Lyndon (Arlene), Daryl Sabara (Corey), Ebonie Smith, Zack Aaron, Maria Bembenek, Adam Weisman, Donna May, Steve Hytner (Milton Ross)

Though she now knows the aliens' secret, Maria is still terrified by Isabel's strange powers. However, when witnessing an arduous interrogation by Sheriff Valenti, Maria develops a sudden understanding of Isabel and and the others' vulnerability. Fearing that Maria may break down under pressure, Liz admits to Max that she told Maria about their secret. Understanding Liz's actions, Max comforts her by telling her it was only natural to want to confide in her friend.

Meanwhile, Max takes a job at the UFO Center hoping that it might help him discover more about his mysterious past, and a nosy guidance counselor shows a strange interest in his career goals.


04. Leaving Normal (1ADA03) - October 27, 1999
Directed by Chris Long | Written by Jason Katims

Guest starring: John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Jo Anderson (Nancy Parker), Carroll Baker (Claudia Parker), Floyd VanBuskirk, Kent Kasper, Paul Hayes, David Smigelski (Tommy), Troy Robinson (Paulie), Marisa Ramirez (Vanessa), Sarah Laine (Elana), Eve Sigall (Agnès), Michael Hernandez, Octavia L. Spencer, Harry Johnson, Bonnie Brennan, Charles Martinez

Liz can't wait for her grandmother to visit, as the two have always shared a special bond. While visiting, her grandmother becomes ill and eventually slips into a coma. When Liz finds out that she may lose her beloved grandmother, she pleads with Max to use his powers to save her. However, after an encounter with a group of Kyle's friends, Max realizes that he must distance himself from Liz or risk revealing his past.

The battle between Kyle and Max continues when Michael uses his heightened powers to seek revenge.


05. Missing (1ADA04) - November 3, 1999
Directed by David Semmel | Written by Jon Harmon Feldman

Guest starring: Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Jo Anderson (Nancy Parker), Robert Clendenin, Steve Hynter (Milton Ross), Robert Neary (Agent Moss), Richard Anthony Crenna (Agent Baxter)

Liz is thrown into a panic when she realizes that someone has taken her diary. Because it contains detailed information about Max and the others, Liz feels compelled to tell Max. However, before confiding in Max, Liz tells Maria, creating more problems. The plot thickens as suspicion, hurt feelings and false accusations develop between the teens.

Meanwhile, thanks to an art class, Michael's recurring vision becomes more clear. He begins to believe that the mysterious dome he sees may hold the answers he needs to find the fourth alien.


06. 285 South (1ADA05) - November 10, 1999
Directed by Arvin Brown | Written by William Sind & Thania St. John

Guest starring: Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Michael Horse (Blackwood), Daniel Hagan (Mr Somers), Michael Garvey, Frankie Ray, Marilyn Sue Perry, Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), Richard Anthony Crenna (Agent Baxter)

As Michael's visions continue, he becomes convinced that he may have discovered the location of the mysterious building he sees. Determined to find the building, he steals Maria's car with Maria as an unwilling passenger. Maria, using a cell phone she has hidden in her car, tips off Liz and the others about Michael's intentions. Soon after, Liz, Max and Isabel take off in hot pursuit.

At the same time, a class research project stirs things up when Liz is paired with Isabel, Maria with Michael, and Max with Kyle. Liz begins to understand Isabel's coldness towards her, and assures her that she is not going to take away her brother.


07. River Dog (1ADA06) - November 17, 1999
Directed by Jonathan Frakes | Written by Cheryl Cain

Guest starring: Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), Ned Romero (River Dog), Michael Horse (Blackwood), Tod Thawley (Eddie), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Richard Schiff (Agent Stevens), Richard Anthony Crenna (Agent Baxter), Toochis Morin

Max and Isabel's home is broken into, and the papers they found at the geodesic dome are stolen. All that is left is a mysterious necklace designed with a symbol they all recognize. In an effort to find out what the symbol means, Liz and Max head to the Mescalero Indian Reservation where an elderly man named River Dog gives them information on the alien that disappeared in 1959.

Meanwhile, Maria and Michael continue their somewhat awkward flirtation, and the sheriff begins to make a connection between a missing author and an unidentified body with an alien handprint.


08. Blood Brothers (1ADA07) - November 24, 1999 - trailer
Directed by David Nutter | Written by Barry Pullman & Breen Frazier

Guest starring: Julie Benz (Kathleen Topolsky), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Jonathan Nichols, Hilary Shepard Turner, Robert Neary (Agent Moss), Richard Anthony Crenna (Agent Baxter), Victor Campos (Mr Bruckner), Eric Jungman (Lester), Joe Camareno, Paul Palmer, Kevin Calisher, Zack Aaron

Forced to choose between her love for Max and her friendship with Alex, Liz finds herself stuck between a rock and a hard place. Things become even more difficult when Liz and Max are involved in a car accident, and Max is taken to the hospital unconscious.

When Isabel and Michael arrive at the hospital, they realize that they must switch Max's blood sample with another. Because a male sample is needed, they decide that Alex is the best candidate. Liz switches the sample for them, and then asks Alex to go home. Clearly hurt by Liz's actions, Alex turns to Kyle who agrees that Liz has changed.

Back at school, Michael and Maria must face their embarrassment after a passionate kiss, and Miss Topolsky becomes suspicious about Max's blood sample.


09. Heat Wave (1ADA08) - December 1, 1999 - trailer
Directed by David Nutter | Written by Jason Katims

Guest starring: Diane Farr (Amy DeLuca), John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Dan Martin, Trevor Lissauer, Jason Peck (Hanson), Yolanda Lloyd Delgado (Miss Hardy), Meghan Gallagher (Vicky), Eamon Behrens, Fred Estrada (Juan), Jodi Taffel

The weather isn't the only thing heating up around Roswell. Michael and Maria steam things up as well when their relationship becomes more serious, and Isabel and Alex share a special dance during a concert. Max and Liz also give in to the heat and share a passionate first kiss.

Later, Alex and Liz are arrested when a party gets out of hand. Deciding that she has nothing else to do, Liz uses her time behind bars to tell Alex the truth about Max and the others.


10. The Balance (1ADA09) - December 15, 1999
Directed by John Behring | Written by Thania St. John

Guest starring: Ned Romero (River Dog), Tod Thawley (Eddie), Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), Zoe Nutter (young Isabel), Daniel Hansen (young Max), Nicholas Stratton (young Michael)

Michael is angry when he learns that Max never told him about his trip to the Mescalero Indian Reservation with Liz. Curious himself, Michael takes his own trip to the reservation to check things out and meet the elderly wise man, River Dog. After joining in River Dog's sacred ritual, Michael finds himself in a frightening hallucinatory state.

Scared for their friend, Liz, Maria, Isabel and Alex decide they must get past their differences and work together to save Michael's life.


11. The Toy House (1ADA10) - January 19, 2000
Directed by Michael Fields | Written by Jon Harmon Feldman & Jason Katims

Guest starring: Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Daniel Hansen (young Max), Zoe Nutter (young Isabel), Gil Colon

When a grease fire breaks out in Max's kitchen, he must quickly use his powers in order to save his mother. Her suspicious heightened, Max's mother confronts him about his special abilities. Scared that she may find out the truth, Max enlists the help of Isabel and Michael. Things become even more complicated when Sheriff Valenti stops by to ask questions about the fire.

Still heartbroken from her breakup with Max, Liz begins to feel sympathy for Kyle and all that he has been through. It appears that the two may finally be able to be just friends. Meanwhile, Michael chooses a strange way to thank Maria for saving his life.


12. Into the Woods (1ADA11) - January 26, 2000
Directed by Nick Marck | Written by Thania St. John

Guest starring: John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Ned Romero (River Dog), John Cullum (James Valenti Sr), Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Robert F. Lyons (Hank Whitmore), Tom McCleister, Tony Papenfuss, Ted Rooney (Mr Whitman), Jason Peck (Hanson), Trevor Wright, Sean Sellers, John Michael Vaughn

Rumors of a new UFO sighting outside of town spread throughout Roswell. Suspicions arise once again, just in time for the annual Roswell High Fathers' Camping Trip which is to take place in the same area. Liz gives in to her father's excitement, though she really does not want to participate in the trip. However, the weekend ends up to be more exciting than she had expected when she in Maria become involved in the aliens' journey to investigate the sighting.

River Dog appears once again to help Michael investigate the clues from the latest sighting. Meanwhile, Sheriff Valenti must decide between work and family when he becomes suspicious of Max and the others while on the camping trip with his son.


13. The Convention (1ADA12) - February 2, 2000
Directed by Tucker Gats | Written by Jason Katims & Emily Whitesell

Special Guest Star: Jonathan Frakes as himself

Guest starring: Diane Farr (Amy DeLuca), Steve Hytner (Milton Ross), Kevin Weisman (Larry Trillin), Wendle Josepher (Jennifer), Tom Bower (Everett Hubble), John Cullum (James Valenti Sr), Devon Michael McBee, Jason Peck (Hanson), Paul Tigue, Andy Morrow

When Max's boss organizes the "Tenth Annual UFO Convention" in Roswell, Max ends up spending all of his time playing host to the convention's special guest, Jonathan Frakes, comander Riker of "Star Trek: The Next Generation". At the same time, he must avoid meeting a suspicious couple that witnessed his powers when he saved Liz's life.

Sheriff Valenti has his own problems when Everett Hubbell, the man who ruined his father's life, comes back to Roswell seeking revenge.


14. Blind Date (1ADA13) - February 9, 2000 - trailer
Directed by Keith Samples | Written by Thania St. John

Guest starring: Ben Busch (Mickey), Matt Walden (Matt Walden), Michael Vurchak (Doug Shellow), Patricia Skeridtis, James O'Shea, Jonathan David Bouck, Derrex Brady, Joshua Hutchinson, Krysta Burgos

After Maria enters her in a blind date contest, Liz becomes the most popular girl in town. While Liz is out on the date with the contest winner, Max and Kyle find themselves getting drunk and bonding over their love for Liz. Later, Liz and Max share a special moment, but the moment is forgotten as soon as Max sobers up.

Meanwhile, Alex's band is chosen to open for a popular rock band that is coming to Roswell. Desperate for a lead singer, they turn to Maria to fill the spot. Michael talks Isabel into helping him follow a map and send a signal to the fourth alien.


15. Independence Day (1ADA14) - February 16, 2000 - trailer
Directed by Paul Shapiro | Written by Toni Graphia

Guest starring: Diane Farr (Amy DeLuca), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Robert F. Lyons (Hank Whitmore), Robert Katims, Eddie Kehler, Fernando Negrette, Amy Kate Connolly

After Michael's home situation reaches a crisis point, the mysterious fourth alien is revealed. A violent confrontation takes place between Michael and his foster father, and Max and Isabel try to include him in their family. However, their efforts go to waste as Michael begins to feel even more isolated. Things begin to look up for him, however, when Philip Evans shows Michael how he can take his life in a new direction.

Liz and Maria are disgusted when Sheriff Valenti's flirtations with Amy DeLuca become more intense.


16. Sexual Healing (1ADA15) - March 1, 2000 - trailer
Directed by David Semel | Written by Jan Oxenberg

Guest starring: Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Jo Anderson (Nancy Parker), Michael Chieffo, Rosie Taravella, Fernando Negrette, Tara Boger, Channing Carson (young Liz), Dan Martin

After avoiding each other for weeks, Max and Liz finally give in to their attraction. During an intense kiss, Liz sees visions of stars that she believes may help Max solve the mystery of his past. With every kiss, their emotions grow stronger, and Liz begins to see further and further into the aliens' pasts.

Michael and Isabel, realizing that Liz may be a link to their past, pressure Max to use Liz and her visions. However, Max is apprehensive, as he cares about Liz and does not want to hurt her.

Deciding that they must try and figure out what the visions mean, Liz and Max drive out to the country where they find a mysterious glowing rock buried in the ground. After spending a night together, the two must head back to Roswell to face their parents and their peers.


17. Crazy (1ADA16) - April 10, 2000
Directed by James Whitmore Jr. | Written by Thania St. John

Guest starring: Hugh Benjamin, Julie Benz (Agent Kathleen Topolsky), Kevin Cooney (Dr Margolin), Yelyna De Leon, Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding)

Realizing that the aliens are in great danger, Agent Topolsky returns to Roswell with a warning. However, Max and Liz fear that she may still be an enemy, and refuse to trust her. Desperate and afraid, Topolsky is forced to turn to Sheriff Valenti for help in protecting the kids.

At the same time, Topolsky approaches Michael with the warning, and she tells him that if he trusts her, she will turn over important information. Michael agrees, but Topolsky is kidknapped before she can meet with him.

Back at school, Isabel finds that she has a lot in common with the beautiful new girl, Tess. However, Michael and Max are somewhat apprehensive about Isabel's new friend because they fear she may discover their secret.


18. Tess, Lies and Videotape (1ADA17) - April 17, 2000
Directed by Paul Shapiro | Written by Richard Whitley & Toni Graphia

Guest starring: Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Jim Ortlieb (Ed Harding/Nasedo), Michael Chieffo, Kevin Cooney (Dr Margolin)

The suspicions about Tess continue when Max begins having vivid daydreams about her. He feels an unexplained attraction to Tess and though he tries desperately to fight it, ends up kissing her in front of Liz.

After a phone call to Topolsky's psychiatric hospital, Sheriff Valenti realizes that things aren't as they seem and the kids may be in danger. Hoping to win the trust of the aliens, Sheriff Valenti returns the missing orb and reveals the shocking news that Topolsky was killed in a fire.

Meanwhile, Michael discovers a hidden camera in his apartment and asks Liz to plant it in Tess' home. Liz puts herself in danger when Tess' father finds her digging through a box of photos that he has of Max. Everyone is shocked when the camera reveals that there is another alien among them.


19. Four Square (1ADA18) - April 24, 2000
Directed by Jonathan Frakes | Written by Thania St. John

Guest starring: Jim Ortlieb (Ed Harding/Nasedo), Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Henriette Mantel, Daniel Hansen (young Max), Zoe Nutter (young Isabel), Nicholas Stratton (young Michael)

The teens become convinced that Tess is actually the shape-shifter, Nasedo, and worry that she may be a serious threat to their safety. Deciding that they should not be alone, Max, Isabel and Michael stick very close together.

At the same time, Isabel and Michael are embarrassed about the dreams they are having about one another, and go to extreme lengths to avoid the development of any romantic feelings between the two of them. Isabel finally gives in to Alex's feelings for her and Michael asks Maria for a stronger commitment. However, despite all of their efforts, the dreams continue.

Fed up with Tess and her strange ways, Max follows her out to the desert to confront her. Everyone is surprised when Tess reveals the secret of her identity and the birthplace of all of the aliens.


20. Max to the Max (1ADA19) - May 1, 2000
Directed by Patrick Norris | Written by Toni Graphia

Guest starring: Jim Ortlieb (Nasedo), Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), David Conrad (Agent Pierce), Jason Peck (Hanson), Stephen O'Mahoney (Agent Norris)

After looking through Tess's book, the aliens realize that their destiny may already be decided for them. It appears that Isabel, Tess, Michael and Max may have been engineered and not born as they had believed. Hoping for more answers, Max goes to Tess for an explanation. Tess reveals that Nasedo is her father, and tries to convince Max that she, he, Michael and Isabel are destined to be together.

Meanwhile, Nasedo shape-shifts into Max and kidnaps Liz in an attempt to trick agent Pierce into revealing himself. Scared for Liz's life, Maria and Alex enlist the help of Sheriff Valenti to find her. After following Nasedo to a carnival, Max is captured by the FBI and the mysterious Agent Pierce is revealed.


21. The White Room (1ADA20) - May 8, 2000
Directed by Jonathan Frakes | Written by Jason Katims & Thania St. John

Guest starring: David Conrad (Agent Pierce), Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Jim Ortlieb (Nasedo), Jason Winston George (Agent Matthison), Stephen O'Mahoney (Agent Norris), Jacob Bruce (Agent Samuels)

Now in the custody of FBI agent Pierce, Max's greatest fears become reality when he is held prisoner in a "White Room" and subjected to interrogation and torture as Pierce tries to make him reveal his true identity. After Isabel dreamwalks into Max's mind and discovers where he is being held captive, she, Michael, and Tess set out to rescue Max. Left behind to worry and wait, Liz, Maria and Alex finally decide to reveal the truth to Sheriff Valenti and ask him for help.


22. Destiny (1ADA21) - May 15, 2000
Directed by Patrick Norris | Written by Toni Graphia & Jason Katims | Teleplay by Thania St. John

Special appearance: Backstreet Boys singer Howie Dorough

Guest starring: Jim Ortlieb (Nasedo), Genie Francis, David Conrad (Agent Pierce), Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Jacob Bruce (Agent Samuels), Richard Dorton (Agent Levin)

After helping to rescue Max from FBI Agent Pierce, Sheriff Valenti is stunned when he witnesses Michael's powers and realizes that Michael, Isabel and Tess' true alien identity. Max and Isabel finally use the orb-like communicators to receive a message from their real mother about their past lives and future destiny - a destiny which does not seem to include Liz, Maria or Alex, while unwittingly alerting hundreds of other aliens of their existence.