Series synopsis
Extant is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on CBS on July 9, 2014. It ended on September 9, 2015. It was created by Mickey Fisher. It stars Halle Berry, Goran Višnjić, Pierce Gagnon and Hiroyuki Sanada.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: A new mystery is born.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Halle Berry as Molly Woods
- Goran Višnjić as John Woods
- Pierce Gagnon as Ethan Woods
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Hideki Yasumoto
- Michael O'Neill as Alan Sparks
- Grace Gummer as Julie Gelineau
- Camryn Manheim as Sam Barton
- Tyler Hilton as Charlie Arthurs
Supporting cast
- Maury Sterling as Gordon Kern
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as JD Richter
Guest cast
- Sydelle Noel as Deputy
- Kirk B.R. Woller as Sheriff
- Jeff Schine as Ray
- Sam Golzari as Danny
- Joshua Malina as Dr. Gavin Beck
- Jonathan Palmer as Dr. Calder
- Anne Ramsay as Laurie Vinson
- Tami Roman as Cass Hendy
- Arlen Escarpeta as Tim Dawkins
- Lee Garlington as Principal
- Adam O'Brien as Ryan Jackson
- Jimmy Jean-Louis as Pierre Lyon
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | July 9, 2014 | September 17, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 13 | July 1, 2015 | September 9, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Re-Entry 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. |
July 9, 2014 |
| 2 |
Extinct 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. |
July 16, 2014 |
| 3 |
Wish You Were Here 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. |
July 23, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Change Scenario 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. |
July 1, 2015 |
| 2 |
Morphoses 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. |
July 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
Empathy for the Devil Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie’s decision to erase Ethan’s memory has disturbing consequences. |
July 15, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 9, 2014 |
| Last aired | September 9, 2015 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |