An astronaut returns home from a year long solo mission in space. She tries to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life. Her experiences in space and home lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history.
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An astronaut returns home from a year long solo mission in space. She tries to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life. Her experiences in space and home lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history.
Season 2 episodes
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Six months after her life unraveled and dark secrets were revealed, Molly is confined to a psychiatric hospital when she learns of bizarre deaths that sound eerily similar to those she witnessed in space. When she escapes to investigate, she crosses paths with JD Richter, a determined cop who just signed on to the case.
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Directed by Dan LernerWritten by Elizabeth Kruger, Craig ShapiroGuest stars Goran Višnjić, Stacie Greenwell, Barry Shabaka Henley, Christina Chang, Anthony M. Bertram, Omar Gooding, Jamila Webb, Edgar Blackmon
Molly and J.D. discover another pregnant woman who is suffering from inexplicable and fatal symptoms. Meanwhile, Molly begins to question her own mental stability. Julie struggles with Ethan's rebellion.
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Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Mickey FisherGuest stars John Billingsley, Alexandra Breckenridge, David Clayton Rogers, Henderson Wade, Leslie Thurston, Craig Tsuyumine, Steven Allerick, Candace Kozak
Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie’s decision to erase Ethan’s memory has disturbing consequences.
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Directed by Dan LernerWritten by Leslie BohemGuest stars Shannon Merrill Brown, John Colella, Candace Kozak, Jo McGinley, Brody Nicholas Lee, Mark Adair-Rios, Kurt Ela, James Earl
As Molly works to create a virus that will eradicate alien hybrids, she discovers that aliens are trying to communicate with humans through a hidden message in their DNA. Also, Lucy helps Ethan run away from Charlie in order to help him recover memories of his mother, Molly.
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Directed by P.J. PesceWritten by Tom PabstGuest stars Adam Zastrow, Joey Abril, Mary Gallagher, Billy 'Sly' Williams, Jennifer Say Gan, Joe Sabatino, Chris Johnen, Michael Spellman
Molly discovers Ethan is alive and sets out to get her son back. Also, suspicions about John’s death cause JD to investigate Julie’s potential involvement.
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Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Gianna SobolGuest stars Necar Zadegan, Tehmina Sunny, Lorenzo Bastien, Asher Deva, James Ferris, Aria Lyric Leabu, Kim Rhodes, Hilarie Burton Morgan
Molly panics when she discovers she is changing physically – the question is into what, and whether she can reverse what’s happening to her. Also, JD’s ex-wife, Dorothy, shows up suddenly on his doorstep to discuss their daughter.
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Directed by Kevin DowlingWritten by Pam DavisGuest stars Hilarie Burton Morgan, Necar Zadegan, Henderson Wade, McKenna Roberts, Matt Malloy, Melissa Tang, Jamaal Hepburn, Duncan Bravo
Molly and JD try to convince Shepherd to broker a peace between humans and hybrids. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to manipulate Charlie’s feelings to put him in a compromising position.
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Directed by Adam KaneWritten by Mike WerbGuest stars Hilarie Burton Morgan, Necar Zadegan, Henderson Wade, McKenna Roberts, Matt Malloy, Melissa Tang, Jamaal Hepburn, Duncan Bravo
Molly tries to save her son following a raid on the hybrid compound and JD tries to rescue his daughter from Shepherd. Elsewhere, Lucy becomes a bigger threat to humans.
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Directed by Olatunde OsunsanmiWritten by Gavin JohannsenGuest stars Henderson Wade, McKenna Roberts, David Morrissey, Michael Gladis, Patrick Johnson, Kiersey Clemons, Melina Kanakaredes, Cleo Anthony
As Molly succumbs to the virus, long forgotten memories surface. Also, Julie is confronted with hard choices and the Hybrids seek revenge.
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Directed by Kevin DowlingWritten by Leslie BohemGuest stars McKenna Roberts, Genneya Walton, Louis Gossett Jr., Christopher Allen, Sara Amini, Bryan Krasner, Jack Guzman, Scott Vance
Following a near-death experience, Molly has a harrowing vision she can’t shake. Also, Shepherd's loyalty to the Global Space Commission is called into question.
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Directed by Dan LernerWritten by Tom PabstGuest stars David Morrissey, Michael Gladis, Nathan Bosinger, Bianca Lopez, Aaron Scotti, Carly Steel, Mark Adair-Rios, Genneya Walton
Molly, JD and Ethan track down John’s mysterious former colleague who may hold the key to stopping the Humanich threat. Also, Julie enlists Charlie on a mission to find out where Lucy’s orders are coming.
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Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Mickey FisherGuest stars Vivan Dugré, Shelley Robertson, Keith David, Kiersey Clemons, Kate Burton
Molly reveals disturbing new details about Shepherd’s death to the GSC, and Lucy makes a powerful move against the humans and hybrids that could have devastating global repercussions.
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Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Leslie BohemGuest stars Mark Adair-Rios, Steven Allerick, Briana Lane, Lyndon Smith, Patrick Johnson, Genneya Walton, Jessica Borden, David Douglas
Molly and JD frantically race to the hybrids to stop a Humanich plot that will destroy the human race. Also, Lucy has a shocking realization about the GSC that forces her to question her allegiance and put Ethan at risk.
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Directed by Adam KaneWritten by Elizabeth Kruger, Craig ShapiroGuest stars Briana Lane, Lyndon Smith, Patrick Johnson, Genneya Walton, Jessica Borden, David Douglas, Robert Loftin, Glen Mac
