Season 3



:: Only the Future will tell ::

Cast
Shiri Appleby - Liz Parker
Jason Behr - Max Evans
Katherine Heigl - Isabel Evans
Majandra Delfino - Maria DeLuca
Brendan Fehr - Michael Guerin
Nick Wechsler - Kyle Valenti
William Sadler - Jim Valenti
Adam Rodriguez - Jesse Ramirez


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

44. Busted (3ADA01) - October 9, 2001 - UPN promos
Directed by Allan Kroeker | Written by Jason Katims

Guest starring: John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Jo Anderson (Nancy Parker), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Dayton Callie, Michael Chieffo, Phil Reeves, Yorgo Constantine, Jeanetta Arnette, Michael Earl Reid, John Bison, Randy Thompson, Gilbert Glenn Brown, Joshua Duenner

Max and Liz are arrested for armed robbery in the third-season opener of this sci-fi drama, which makes its debut on UPN. The young lovers are caught when they hold up a convenience store in order to gain access to the storage facility beneath it, where they believe the ship that brought Max to Earth is hidden. In the subsequent hearing, Max's father handles their defense, but Liz's parents lose confidence after a discussion with the prosecutor. Two juxtaposed chronologies detail both Max and Liz's legal battles and the events leading up to the holdup, including how they acquired the ship's key. Meanwhile, Isabel revels in her secret love affair with Jesse, a handsome young attorney, and Michael begins to straighten out his life.


45. Michael, the Guys and the Great Snapple Caper (3ADA02) - October 16, 2001 - trailer
Directed by Paul Shapiro | Written by Ronald D. Moore

Guest starring: John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Terry O'Quinn (Carl), Jason Peck (Sheriff Hanson), Steven Roy (Steve), Michael Pena, Martin Starr, Earl C. Poitier, Kathy Byron, Joseph Williams.

In the episode, Michael asserts a new responsibility for himself - and his earth-bound life - when he gets a second job. However, when he gets himself and his new crew fired, it takes a previously untapped maturity for him to make things right. Kyle is dismayed to find himself the family breadwinner after Jim chooses a less than lucrative new career as the leader of a musically challenged bar band. Meanwhile, Max and Liz continue to see each other despite her parents' wishes.


46. Significant Others (3ADA03) - October 23, 2001 - trailer
Directed by Patrick Norris | Written by David Simkins

Special guest star: Colin Hanks as Alex Whitman

Guest starring: John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Jo Anderson (Nancy Parker), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Martin Starr, Steven Roy (Steve), Michael Pena, Earl C. Poitier (George), Ivonne Coll (Mrs Ramirez), Michael Chieffo

Liz learns a secret from her father's past that casts her relationship with Max in a new light. With Alex's ghost as her guide, Isabel must finally confront her fears about love and her conflicted feelings for Jesse. Meanwhile, Maria happily discovers a whole new, "human" part of Michael in, of all places, a bowling alley.


47. Secrets and Lies (3ADA04) - October 30, 2001 - trailer
Directed by Jonathan Frakes | Written by Russel Friend & Garret Lerner

Special guest stars: Jonathan Frakes and John Billingsley (Enterprise's Dr. Phlox) make guest appearances as themselves

Guest starring: Joe Pantoliano (Kal Langley), Stephen Tobolowsky (Jules Walters), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Bitty Schram, Dayton Callie (Jim Valenti Sr), Adilah Barnes, Eve Brent, Aimee Nicole, Barry Wiggins, Rocky McMurray, Richard Eck

When Max learns that there might still be a shape-shifter living on Earth, he heads to Los Angeles to track it down, hoping it will provide some assistance in his efforts to contact his son. Max's quest to identify the alien leads him to Paramount Studios. While there, he hooks up with an agent, who gets him an audition on 'Enterprise'. Also, Isabel balks at Jesse's suggestion that she inform her parents of their engagement; and Kyle learns more about his father's troubled relationship with his grandfather.


48. Control (3ADA05) - November 6, 2001 - trailer
Directed by Bill Norton | Written by Gretchen Berg & Aaron Harberts

Guest starring: Joe Pantoliano (Kal Langley), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Missi Pyle (Windy Sommers), Richard McGonagle (General Edward Chambers), Dylan Kussman (Brian), Julie-Anne Liechty, Ron Fassler (Scott), Randall Rapstine

Relying on his alien powers, Max forces an alien shape-shifter to help him locate the spaceship that brought them to Earth. Back in Roswell, Isabel and Jesse face negative reactions from friends and family about their upcoming nuptials.


49. To Have and To Hold (3ADA06) - November 13, 2001 - trailer
Directed by Fred Keller | Written by Ronald D. Moore

Cameo Appearance: Alternative-rock band Ivy

Guest starring: Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Spence Decker (Kivar), John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Greg Zola, Ivonne Coll (Mrs Ramirez), Chad Gabriel (Mark), Danny Seckel (Richie), Benjamin Benitez (Louis)

With her wedding date getting closer, Isabel dreams of her former alien lover, Kivar. Meanwhile, Max returns from Los Angeles and agrees to be Jesse's best man. When the wedding finally seems to be going off perfectly Isabel's worst fears are realized.


50. Interruptus (3ADA07) - November 20, 2001 - trailer
Directed by Bruce Seth Green | Written by David Simkins

Guest starring: Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Spence Decker (Kivar)

While on their honeymoon, Isabel and Jesse are stalked by her alien lover, Kivar, who wants to take Isabel back to their home planet. Learning of the nefarious intrigue, Max and Michael arrive intent on destroying the interloper. Meanwhile, Liz and Maria discover that Philip has begun a secret investigation of Max and the disappearance of Tess.


51. Behind the Music (3ADA08) - November 27, 2001 - trailer
Directed by Jonathan Frakes | Written by Russel Friend & Garret Lerner

Guest starring: Clayne Crawford (Billy), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Matt Southwell

Maria's dream of becoming a singer-songwriter resurfaces when an old flame arrives for a visit, leading her to question her relationship with Michael. Also, Isabel becomes involved in Max's efforts to block his father's investigation into Tess's whereabouts.


52. Samuel Rising aka "The Gift of the Max Guy" (3ADA09) - December 18, 2001 - trailer
Directed by Patrick Norris | Written by Jason Katims

Guest starring: Gavin Fink (Samuel Turner), Sean O'Bryan (Warren Turner), Colleen Flynn (Rebecca Turner), Navi Rawat (Shelby Prine), Yvonne Farrow (Dr Lynette Ramey), Alison Ward (Deb), Zachary Isiah Williams (Zeke), Christopher Plumley (Paul)

When an autistic child approaches Max, speaks to him, and then later presents him with a drawing of a flying saucer, Max is forced to consider if, in some way, his own lost child is trying to reach out to him. Meanwhile, in an attempt to get close to Maria again, Michael plays Santa, albeit badly, to Maria and Liz's elves at a charity event, and Isabel and Jesse share their first holiday as husband and wife.


53. A Tale of Two Parties (3ADA10) - January 01, 2002
Directed by Allan Kroeker | Written by Melinda Metz & Laura Burns

Guest starring: John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Eve Brent (Jane Cavandall), Frieda Jane (Bitsy), Adam Frost, Jason Strickland, Scott Ham, James Ross (Daryl), Erin Foster (Susie), Melanie H. Gassaway (Karen)

Max and Maria join forces in an attempt to locate the infamous Roswell New Year's rave. Also, Isabel helps Kyle find the perfect date, leading him to rethink his feelings for her.


54. I Married an Alien (3ADA11) - January 29, 2002 - trailer
Directed by Patrick Norris | Written by Ronald D. Moore

Guest starring: John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Kristoffer Polaha (Eric Hughes), Susan Barnes

Intermixing vignettes from an imaginary 1960s sitcom titled 'I Married an Alien', this inventive episode finds an old college buddy of Jesse's paying newlyweds Jesse and Isabel a visit. Now an investigative reporter, the friend uncovers evidence that may suggest Isabel, Max and Michael are aliens.


55. Ch Ch Changes (3ADA12) - February 5, 2002
Directed by Paul Shapiro | Written by Gretchen J. Berg & Aaron Harberts

Guest starring: John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Meredith Scott Lynn (Dominique D'Archer), Michael Chieffo, Michael Medico (George Winkler)

When Liz experiences alien-like changes to her body, she's forced to contemplate leaving Roswell. In the meantime Maria is offered a recording contract in New York City.


56. Panacea (3ADA13) - February 12, 2002
Directed by Rodney Charters | Written by Russel Friend & Garrett Lerner

Guest starring: Clayne Crawford (Billy Darden), Morgan Fairchild (Meris Wheeler), Jack Donner (Clayton Wheeler), Ashley Johnson (Eileen Burrows), Freda Foh Shen (Dean Hackett), Meredith Scott Lynn (Dominique D'Archer), Martin Starr, Jason Peck (Sheriff Hanson), Karl Wiedergott

Michael, Max and Isabel are drawn into a mystery at Meta-Chem when Michael's co-worker friend is murdered on the job. Meanwhile Liz settles in at a strict all-girls school. Maria travels to the Big Apple to record her demo.


57. Chant Down Babylon (3ADA14) - February 26, 2002 - trailer 1 - trailer 2
Directed by Lawrence Trilling | Written by Ronald D. Moore

Guest starring: Morgan Fairchild (Meris Wheeler), Paul Fitzgerald (Paul), Ashley Johnson (Eileen Burrows), Jack Donner (Clayton Wheeler)

Michael, Jesse and Valenti call on a discredited doctor to help the wounded Isabel. Also, Clayton Wheeler undergoes an amazing transformation and soon finds himself drawn to Liz and Jesse quizzes Michael about Isabel's alien roots.


58. Who Died and Made You King? (3ADA15) - April 23, 2002 - trailer
Directed by Peter Ellis | Written by Gretchen Berg & Aaron Harberts

Guest starring: John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Harry Groener (Dr Burton Weiss), Yorgo Constantine (Agent Burns), Douglas Owen McDonald, James Oberlander

In the aftermath of Max's death and rebirth, a glitch anoints Michael as the new king of the aliens and slowly diminishes Max's special powers. Meanwhile, Jesse seeks professional help in order to cope with his newfound knowledge.


59. Crash (3ADA16) - April 30, 2002 - trailer
Directed by Patrick Norris | Written by David Simkins

Guest starring: John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Woody Brown (Major Carlson), Samantha Shelton (Connie Griffin), Paul Schulze, Larry Poindexter (Colonel Griffin), Lamont Thompson, Brien Blakely, Stephen Rockwell

Michael convinces Max to help him investigate a strange disturbance in the desert that the Air Force claims was the result of a malfunctioning fighter jet. Meanwhile as Jesse is away on business with her father, Isabel stays with her mother.


60. Four Aliens and a Baby (3ADA17) - May 07, 2002 - trailer
Directed by William Sadler | Written by Russel Friend & Garrett Lerner

Guest starring: Emilie de Ravin (Tess Harding), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Woody Brown (Major Carlson), Gunther Jensen, Bart McCarthy (Colonel Thompson), Adrianna Sanovich, Chris Butler, Gary Riotto, Jonathan Fraser

Tess escapes from a downed alien ship being studied at an Air Force base, leaving a bloody trail in her wake and bringing with her Max's infant son. While the military unleashes a dragnet in an effort to capture her, Max, Isabel and Michael work to get her to safety. Also Isabel's parents confront her with a videotape that shows off some of Isabel's special powers.

Trivia: Directing debut of our very own 'Sheriff' William Sadler.


61. Graduation (3ADA18) - May 14, 2002 - trailer
Directed by Allison Liddi | Written by Jason Katims & Ronald D. Moore

Guest starring: Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), John Doe (Jeffrey Parker), Winnie Holzman (Mme Vivian), Brian Evers

As their high school graduation approaches, the gang must come to terms with their expectations for the future, while joining together to thwart the FBI when they discover that several members of the group are under surveillance.