Series synopsis
Roswell is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on The WB on October 6, 1999. It ended on May 14, 2002. It was created by Jason Katims. It stars Jason Behr, Shiri Appleby, Katherine Heigl and Majandra Delfino.
After reluctantly returning to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of undocumented immigrants discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush who is now a police officer—he’s an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. She protects his secret as the two reconnect and begin to investigate his origins, but when a violent attack and long-standing government cover-up point to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred th ...
Premise
After reluctantly returning to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of undocumented immigrants discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush who is now a police officer—he’s an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. She protects his secret as the two reconnect and begin to investigate his origins, but when a violent attack and long-standing government cover-up point to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose him and destroy their deepening romance.
Premise: Heroes come from the most unexpected places.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jason Behr as Max Evans
- Shiri Appleby as Liz Parker
- Katherine Heigl as Isabel Evans
- Majandra Delfino as Maria DeLuca
- Brendan Fehr as Michael Guerin
- Colin Hanks as Alex Whitman
- Nick Wechsler as Kyle Valenti
- Adam Rodriguez as Jesse Ramirez
Supporting cast
- William Sadler as Jim Valenti
- Emilie de Ravin as Tess Harding
- Lamont Thompson as Guard
- Clayne Crawford as Billy Darden
- Kristoffer Polaha as Eric Hughes
- Chris Ellis as T. Greer
- Aki Aleong as Dr. Frank
- Harry Groener as Burton Weiss
- Jodi Ann Paterson
- Dennis Lipscomb as Congressman
- Joe Pantoliano as Kal Langley
- John Cullum as James Valenti Sr.
Guest cast
- Lamont Thompson as Guard
- Clayne Crawford as Billy Darden
- Kristoffer Polaha as Eric Hughes
- Chris Ellis as T. Greer
- Aki Aleong as Dr. Frank
- Harry Groener as Burton Weiss
- Jodi Ann Paterson
- Dennis Lipscomb as Congressman
- Joe Pantoliano as Kal Langley
- John Cullum as James Valenti Sr.
- Zachary Isaiah Williams as Zeke
- Kevin Weisman as Larry Trilling
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 89 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 15 | ||
| Season 1 | 22 | October 6, 1999 | May 15, 2000 |
| Season 2 | 21 | October 2, 2000 | May 21, 2001 |
| Season 3 | 18 | October 9, 2001 | May 14, 2002 |
| Season 4 | 13 | June 6, 2022 | September 5, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unaired Pilot Liz Parker learns Max Evans' out-of-this-world secret when he saves her life and must rely on her to safeguard his secret as an orphaned extraterrestrial. This is the unaired pilot (a.k.a. uncut pilot) with different background music as well as a few deleted scenes. |
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| 2 | Actor Audition - Emilie de Ravin as Tess | |
| 3 | Area 51 - Behind the Scenes of Roswell |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Liz Parker learns Max Evans' out-of-this-world secret when he saves her life and must rely on her to safeguard his secret as an orphaned extraterrestrial. |
October 6, 1999 |
| 2 |
The Morning After Liz tries to maintain her relationship with Kyle despite her deep bond with Max; Michael is obsessed with the idea that there was another alien in Roswell in 1959 and tries to decipher the meaning of the flashes only he sees. Meanwhile, Liz suspects the new guidance counselor Ms. Topolsky is hiding something, especially when she sees her with Michael's file. |
October 13, 1999 |
| 3 |
Monsters Isabel is concerned about Maria's nervous reactions to Sheriff Valenti, so she invades one of Maria's dreams to determine whether she can keep the aliens' secret. |
October 20, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Skin and Bones Max and the others must rescue Michael after he is arrested for murder; Liz takes a job with a congresswoman who has a hidden agenda. |
October 2, 2000 |
| 2 |
Ask Not Brody Davis, the mysterious new curator at the UFO Museum has the group on edge, and Michael and Isabel plotting his demise. |
October 9, 2000 |
| 3 |
Surprise Isabel is deeply moved when Max throws her a surprise birthday party, but she grows troubled after seeing visions of a bound and gagged Tess. Alex does an interesting cop striptease for Isabel. |
October 16, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Busted Max and Liz are arrested and jailed for holding up a convenience store. Meanwhile, Isabel has a secret affair with a handsome attorney, and Michael tries to straighten out his life. |
October 9, 2001 |
| 2 |
Michael, The Guys and The Great Snapple Caper Michael works as a security guard, but when he tries to loosen up his co-workers, he causes more harm than good. Meanwhile, Max and Liz continue to see each other despite her parents' wishes. |
October 16, 2001 |
| 3 |
Significant Others With Alex's ghost as her guide, Isabel must finally confront her fears about love and her conflicted feelings for Jesse. Meanwhile, Maria happily discovers a whole new, human part of Michael in, of all places, a bowling alley, and Liz and Max struggle to remain together despite her father's insistent disapproval. |
October 23, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Steal My Sunshine With the threat of Jones behind them, in a peaceful Roswell we find Liz is busy teaching while Max lends an assist to his ex-partner on a string of recent bank robberies. Our couples are happy and thriving but a sudden storm, leaves everyone on edge about what is to come. |
June 6, 2022 |
| 2 |
Fly A visitor connected to Liz's past comes bearing gifts. Anatsa digs in on a story about the bank heists, angering Max and putting Kyle and Isobel in a difficult position. |
June 13, 2022 |
| 3 |
Subterranean Homesick Alien Liz, Max, Michael and Cameron put a plan into action that could finally get them a step closer to catching Bonnie and Clyde. Meanwhile, Maria is hiding her recent lack of visions and Kyle has a date. |
June 20, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The WB |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 6, 1999 |
| Last aired | May 14, 2002 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |