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Season 1

10 episodes · 19th June 2011

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01 Live and Learn still Live and Learn Episode 119th June 2011 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. 02 The Armory still The Armory Episode 219th June 2011 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. 03 Prisoner of War still Prisoner of War Episode 326th June 2011 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. 04 Grace still Grace Episode 43rd July 2011 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. 05 Silent Kill still Silent Kill Episode 510th July 2011 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. 06 Sanctuary (1) still Sanctuary (1) Episode 617th July 2011 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. 07 Sanctuary (2) still Sanctuary (2) Episode 724th July 2011 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. 08 What Hides Beneath still What Hides Beneath Episode 831st July 2011 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. 09 Mutiny still Mutiny Episode 97th August 2011 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. 10 Eight Hours still Eight Hours Episode 107th August 2011 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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01 Noah Wyle profile Noah Wyleas Thomas 'Tom' Mason 02 Moon Bloodgood profile Moon Bloodgoodas Dr. Anne Glass 03 Will Patton profile Will Pattonas Captain Daniel 'Dan' Weaver 04 Drew Roy profile Drew Royas Hal Mason 05 Connor Jessup profile Connor Jessupas Ben Mason 06 Maxim Knight profile Maxim Knightas Matthew 'Matt' Mason 07 Colin Cunningham profile Colin Cunninghamas John Pope 08 Sarah Carter profile Sarah Carteras Maggie 09 Mpho Koaho profile Mpho Koahoas Anthony 10 Doug Jones profile Doug Jonesas Cochise 11 Robert Rodat profile Robert RodatCreator
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