Falling Skies - Episode 1.01/1.02/1.03 - Episode Synopsis

Episode 1.01 - Two-Hour Series Premiere – Part 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 (Noah Wyle- ER) 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.

Directed by Carl Franklin
Written by Robert Rodat
Created by Robert Rodat

Episode 1.02 - Two-Hour Series Premiere – Part 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.

Directed by Greg Beeman
Written by Graham Yost
Created by Robert Rodat

Episode 1.03 - “Prisoner of War”
Dr. Michael Harris (guest star Steven Weber – Happy Town) 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.

Directed by Greg Beeman
Written by Fred Golan
Created by Robert Rodat


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