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TV series

Falling Skies

2011TV-145 seasons7.1 / 10

We're not just fighting for our lives. We're fighting for our existence.

Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode 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.

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026

More about Falling Skies

Cast

Noah WyleThomas 'Tom' Mason
Moon BloodgoodDr. Anne Glass
Will PattonCaptain Daniel 'Dan' Weaver
Drew RoyHal Mason
Connor JessupBen Mason
Maxim KnightMatthew 'Matt' Mason
Colin CunninghamJohn Pope
Sarah CarterMaggie

Credits

Created by
Robert Rodat
Written by
David Weddle, Bradley Thompson, Mark Verheiden, David Eick, Heather V. Regnier, Remi Aubuchon

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
52
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • TNTUnited States
  • DreamWorks TelevisionUnited States
  • Amblin TelevisionUnited States
  • Turner Network TelevisionUnited States
  • Invasion ProductionsUnited States

Themes

alienalien invasionpost-apocalyptic future