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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Astronaut Molly Woods tries to reconnect with her husband, John, and son, Ethan, after returning from a 13-month solo mission in outer space. Molly’s mystifying experiences in space lead to events that will ultimately change the course of human history.
Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Mickey FisherGuest stars Maury Sterling, Anne Ramsay, Tami Roman, Rick Kelly, Kevin Ryan, Kenzo Lee, Jonathan Craig Williams, Alisha Boe
Episode 2
After Molly collapses and experiences a vision of her encounter on the Seraphim, Sam agrees to give her an ultrasound so she can learn more about her mysterious pregnancy. Also, Molly tracks down Kryger and he reveals the disturbing details of his own solo mission that the International Space Exploration Agency (ISEA) is keeping secret.
Directed by Matt Earl BeesleyWritten by Leslie BohemGuest stars Tyler Hilton, Maury Sterling, Christine Donlon, Max Page, Paris Benjamin, Yaani King Mondschein, Barry Wiggins, Sergio Harford
Episode 3
Molly has to decide if she is going to reveal her pregnancy to John after he confronts her about her distant behavior. Meanwhile, John and Molly face parents who are suspicious of Ethan when he goes to school for the first time.
Directed by Holly DaleWritten by Mickey FisherGuest stars Tyler Hilton, Maury Sterling, Tami Roman, Arlen Escarpeta, Lee Garlington, Jonathan Craig Williams, Alisha Boe, Scott Beehner
Episode 4
After Sparks attempts to quarantine Molly, she and her family seek refuge on a remote island with her estranged father, Quinn. When the agency closes in on their whereabouts, Ethan is exposed to grave danger. Meanwhile, Yasumoto experiments with a strange and deadly substance.
Directed by Paris BarclayWritten by Greg WalkerGuest stars Maury Sterling, Sydelle Noel, Kirk B.R. Woller, Fred Maske, Andrew Kirsanov, Costa Ronin, Ryan Carlberg, Barry Wiggins
Episode 5
John begins to doubt Molly's mental state when the validity of her pregnancy is questioned. Meanwhile, Ethan suffers a serious setback, and John and Julie disagree over how to care for him.
Directed by Dan LernerWritten by Peter OckoGuest stars Tyler Hilton, Jeff Schine, Sam Golzari, Joshua Malina, Elaine Ann Hu, Eric Pumphrey, Valentina Garcia, Sergio Harford
Episode 6
Molly uncovers top-secret footage that reveals the real reason the ISEA chose her for the solo space mission. Meanwhile, Ethan experiences his first dream, an unforeseen event for which he was not programmed; and Julie connects with a mysterious man she meets at a gym.
Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Eliza ClarkGuest stars Tyler Hilton, Maury Sterling, Jonathan Palmer, Eme Ikwuakor, Phillip DeVona, Ross Mackenzie, Brian Oblak, Kevin Ryan
Episode 7
Convinced the agency has her baby, Molly is determined to find out where. Meanwhile, John discovers new and startling advancements in Ethan's programming, and Kern holds Kryger hostage in an attempt to recover the incriminating video he stole from the ISEA. When Molly learns that her baby is alive, she sets out with Kern and Kryger to devise a plan to intercept the baby before Sparks and Yasumoto can relocate him. Meanwhile, John struggles to keep up with Ethan’s rapid development.
Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Vanessa ReisenGuest stars Tyler Hilton, Maury Sterling, JoBeth Williams, Tessa Ferrer, Doug Simpson, Brad Beyer, Annie Wersching, Jeannetta Arnette
Episode 8
When Molly learns that her baby is alive, she sets out with Kern and Kryger to devise a plan to intercept the baby before Sparks and Yasumoto can relocate him. Meanwhile, John struggles to keep up with Ethan’s rapid development.
Directed by Paul McCraneWritten by Gavin JohannsenGuest stars Tyler Hilton, Maury Sterling, JoBeth Williams, Tessa Ferrer, Lynnanne Zager, Doug Simpson, Brad Beyer, Annie Wersching
Episode 9
When Sparks falls under the influence of the vision of his deceased daughter, he flees with Molly’s baby to a remote location. Now, Yasumoto and Molly must rely on each other to track down the offspring.
Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Mickey FisherGuest stars Maury Sterling, Sergio Harford, Brad Beyer, Adam O'Byrne, Annie Wersching, Esther Scott, Owain Yeoman, Jeannetta Arnette
Episode 10
John makes a discovery about Yasumoto as Molly gets closer to locating her offspring; Sparks' visions of his daughter persist.
Directed by Dan LernerWritten by Leslie BohemGuest stars Maury Sterling, Sergio Harford, Brad Beyer, Adam O'Byrne, Annie Wersching, Esther Scott, Owain Yeoman, Jeannetta Arnette
Episode 11
As the offspring’s powers grow, Molly learns of Yasumoto’s painful path to immortality. When Sparks starts to have doubts about the mission, Anya takes charge. Meanwhile, Odin tries to secretly access Ethan’s circuitry.
Directed by Kevin DowlingWritten by Eliza ClarkGuest stars Maury Sterling, Adam O'Brien, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Tessa Ferrer, Brad Beyer, Owain Yeoman, Jeannetta Arnette, Enver Gjokaj
Episode 12
When Molly finally comes face-to-face with her offspring, she realizes she may be the only one who can stop the coming danger. Meanwhile, Julie uncovers grave secrets about Odin.
Directed by David SolomonWritten by Peter OckoGuest stars Tyler Hilton, Adam O'Brien, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Lynette DuPree, Tessa Ferrer, Sergio Harford, Jeannetta Arnette, Enver Gjokaj
Episode 13
Molly returns to space in an attempt redirect the Seraphim away from Earth and protect the world’s population from the deadly spores. Also, John discovers that Odin's plan has put Ethan in terrible danger.
Directed by Miguel SapochnikWritten by Mickey FisherGuest stars Tyler Hilton, Maury Sterling, Adam O'Brien, Larisa Oleynik, Tessa Ferrer, Sergio Harford, Enver Gjokaj, Eric Martsolf
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Halle BerryMolly Woods
Goran VišnjićJohn Woods
Pierce GagnonEthan Woods
Hiroyuki SanadaHideki Yasumoto
Michael O'NeillAlan Sparks
Grace GummerJulie Gelineau
Camryn ManheimSam Barton
Tyler HiltonCharlie Arthurs
CBSUnited States
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