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There is no paradise without sacrifice.
In the year 2149, the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped and overcrowded, with the majority of plant and animal life extinct. The future of mankind is in jeopardy, and its only hope for survival is in the distant past. An ordinary family goes on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a part of a massive expedition to save the human race.
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Terra Nova premiered September 26, 2011. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
In the year 2149, the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped and overcrowded, with the majority of plant and animal life extinct. The future of mankind is in jeopardy, and its only hope for survival is in the distant past. An ordinary family goes on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a part of a massive expedition to save the human race.
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Episode 1
In a bleak future, a police raid on a family lands the father—a cop—in jail, and a chance for his family to get a fresh start on Terra Nova forces him to take drastic measures
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by David Fury, Craig Silverstein, Kelly Marcel, Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein, Brannon BragaGuest stars Eka Darville, Aisha Dee, Romy Poulier, Simone Kessell, Dean Geyer, Damian Walshe-Howling, Sam Parsonson, Christian McCarty
Episode 2
When Terra Nova comes under attack from a legion of Pterosaurs, Jim and Taylor must find a way to save the colony before it's completely overtaken. Elisabeth discovers a former flame is also living in Terra Nova and may have been responsible for her recruitment. Syke tries to make Josh feel at home and Reynolds get protective of Maddy.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Brannon Braga, René Echevarria, Craig Silverstein, Kelly MarcelGuest stars Nicholas Cooper, Louis Okada, Mikhael Wilder, Peter Lamb, Simone Kessell, Dean Geyer
Episode 3
When Elisabeth, Jim, Malcolm and Taylor investigate radio silence at a nearby scientific outpost, they discover an outbreak of a mysterious virus causing memory loss, paranoia and eventually death. The group must work together to find a cure before they lose their sanity and all of Terra Nova is infected.
Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Brynn Malone, Craig Silverstein, Kelly MarcelGuest stars Eka Darville, Alex Pinder, Sam Parsonson
Episode 4
When an orphaned "Sixer" girl comes to Terra Nova seeking asylum, Jim and Shannon are at odds if they can trust her; Mira plots to reclaim a valued possession; Taylor begins to suspect there is a traitor in his midst and Reynolds admits his feelings for Maddy.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Barbara Marshall, Craig Silverstein, Kelly MarcelGuest stars Morgan Davies, Terrence Mullings, Matthew Scully, Deshay Padayachey, Peter Lamb, Simone Kessell, Dean Geyer, Damian Walshe-Howling
Episode 5
The colony falls victim to its first murder, and Jim and Taylor must find the perpetrator. Also, Skye helps Josh find a way to get Kira, his girlfriend from 2149, to the past, while Elisabeth and Zoe race to help an unborn Ankylosaurus survive.
Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Paul Grellong, Craig Silverstein, Kelly MarcelGuest stars Alice Parkinson, Jay Ryan, Peter Lamb, Sweeney Young, Steve Rodgers, Simone Kessell, Dean Geyer, Damien Garvey
Episode 6
A crashing meteor wipes out all technology and wreaks havoc on the colony. Meanwhile, Maddy and Reynolds are stuck out in the wilderness, Elisabeth and Skye work together to save a life and Taylor tries to prevent Mira and the "Sixers" from invading Terra Nova. Also, a mystery man makes his presence known.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Travis Fickett, Terry Matalas, Craig Silverstein, Kelly MarcelGuest stars Simone Kessell, Dean Geyer, Damian Walshe-Howling, Damien Garvey, Ashley Zukerman, Sam Parsonson, Emelia Burns
Episode 7
Maddy starts interning for the colony’s greatest scientist, and her life is put in danger when she discovers a terrible secret. Meanwhile, Josh makes a deal with the devil in order to solidify his plan to bring his girlfriend from the future to Terra Nova.
Directed by Bryan SpicerWritten by Craig Silverstein, David Graziano, Kelly Marcel
Episode 8
As Taylor searches for the "Sixer" mole within Terra Nova, Jim stumbles onto an old murder, for which Taylor is the prime suspect.
Directed by Bryan SpicerWritten by Jose Molina, Craig Silverstein, Kelly MarcelGuest stars Levi Miller
Episode 9
Taylor and Mira must set aside their differences when they encounter a prehistoric enemy; Jim closes in on the mole.
Directed by Karen GaviolaWritten by Paul Grellong, Craig Silverstein, Kelly MarcelGuest stars Ngoc Phan
Episode 10
Lucas races to assemble the final pieces of his mystery device, in advance of the 11th Pilgrimage's arrival. Also, Jim and Taylor confront the colony's "Sixer" mole, Skye is reunited with a familiar face and Terra Nova prepares for war.
Directed by Karen GaviolaWritten by Barbara Marshall, Craig Silverstein, Kelly Marcel
Episode 11
In the two-hour Season Finale, the 11th Pilgrimage arrives in Terra Nova and the mysterious Phoenix Group in 2149 makes its move to pillage the past with the help of Lucas and Mira. Meanwhile, Jim and Taylor team up in a last stand against the Phoenix Group, a colonist makes the ultimate sacrifice and a decision is made that will change life in Terra Nova forever.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Brynn Malone, Craig Silverstein, Kelly MarcelGuest stars Les Hill
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
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