The Podsters & the Slayerettes

 

01. Pilot 1999-10-06 
Three young alien survivors of the storied 1947 UFO crash live secretly among the residents of Roswell, N.M. First up: one of the aliens, Max (Jason Behr), saves the life of Liz (Shiri Appleby), jeopardizing his safety as well as that of his sister Isabel (Katherine Heigl) and their friend, Michael (Brendan Fehr). The incident also heightens the local sheriff's suspicions regarding Max's involvement in the 1947 crash.

 
02. The Morning After 1999-10-13 
A mysterious substitute teacher (Julie Benz) probes Michael's life and Sheriff Valenti is pestered by the FBI. Meanwhile, Michael contemplates breaking into Valenti's office to steal files pertaining to the 1959 murder victim who had the same mark that appeared on Liz after Max saved her life.

 
03. Monsters 1999-10-20 
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. Meanwhile, counselor Topolsky holds career guidance sessions with the students; and Max meets a curator obsessed with finding aliens.

 
04. Leaving Normal 1999-10-27 
Liz's grandmother is rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke, prompting Liz to reach out to Max for comfort. When Max arrives, Kyle tells him to stay away from his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Michael plots revenge on Kyle's friends, who assaulted Max without Kyle's knowledge; and Maria asks Isabel for help waiting tables at the Crashdown Cafe.

 
05. Missing 1999-11-03 
Liz's journal, which contains information about the alien trio, disappears - leading to a desperate search for the thief. Meanwhile, Topolsky's true profession is revealed.

 
06. 285 South, Part 1 1999-11-10 
Michael hijacks Maria's car - and Maria - and heads to Texas in search of the dome that he's had visions of since stealing the mysterious key from Valenti's office. Max, Isabel and Liz are quick to chase after them - but they're not the only ones in close pursuit.

 
07. River Dog, Part 2 1999-11-17 
With Topolsky closing in on the hidden room at Atherton's dome in Texas, the gang narrowly escapes with files and a pendant that Isabel spots on a small statue. Upon returning to Roswell, Topolsky receives orders to retrieve what the kids stole using "whatever means necessary."

 
08. Blood Brother 1999-11-24 
Max is injured in a car accident and taken to a hospital, where a sample of his blood is drawn, forcing Michael and Liz to find a way to replace the sample with a vial of Alex's blood. After Max is discharged, Michael spies Topolsky's men rummaging through Max's hospital room.

 
09. Heat Wave 1999-12-01 
Unseasonably hot weather sparks romance as Michael's relationship with Maria heats up, and Kyle finds a new girlfriend - just as Liz's infatuation for Max intensifies. Elsewhere, Sheriff Valenti courts Maria's mother (Diane Farr), who he once arrested for interfering with a structural demolition, and Isabel enters into one of Alex's dreams, only to find her likeness already there.

 
10. The Balance 1999-12-15 
Michael discovers a picture of the cave drawings in Max's notebook and sets out to find Riverdog, only to return home sick after participating in a Native American ritual. Meanwhile, Max and Liz go on their first date, and Alex slips up in front of Milton.


11. Toy House 2000-01-19 
Max's mother gets a glimpse of him using his powers to put out a grease fire that threatens her life, and she begins to question his secretive nature. Meanwhile, Liz tends to Kyle after he's injured during a basketball game, which makes Max jealous; and Isabel pressures Max to reveal their secret to their mother.

 
12. Into the Woods 2000-01-26 
A bright flash of light in the sky is witnessed by several people in the woods near Riverdog's reservation, leading Max and Isabel to investigate the incident during a school camping trip. Liz is forced to endure the outing with her father and pays Maria to accompany them.

 
13. The Convention 2000-02-02 
A convention at the UFO Center attracts an alien hunter who claims to know what really happened the night of the 1972 murder that ended the career of Sheriff Valenti's father. Meanwhile, Max takes on extra duties at the center to help keep his mind off of Liz; and Maria's mother organizes a wrestling match that features a mystery performer. Jonathan Frakes appears as himself.

 
14. Blind Date 2000-02-09 
Liz wins a radio contest and her prize is a blind date with a guy the station selects using her criteria. The catch - the couple's activities are reported live by an annoying DJ who accompanies them. Meanwhile, Maria joins Alex's band and immediately takes over, making major changes just before an important tryout.

 
15. Independence Day 2000-02-16 
Michael shows up at school with a black eye after a violent encounter with his foster father (Robert F. Lyons). Isabel urges him to report the incident, but Michael is reluctant to draw attention to himself. Meanwhile, Maria and Liz experience an embarrassing run-in with Sheriff Valenti when they catch him making out with Maria's mother.

 
16. Sexual Healing 2000-03-01 
Liz and Max give in to their feelings for each other, and their kisses connect them telepathically. Liz sees images that may be Max's memories of his trip to Earth, while Max experiences visions of Liz's past. Meanwhile, Michael and Maria experiment with their own make-out sessions, and Isabel despairs in her solitude.


17. Crazy 2000-04-10 
FBI agent Topolsky returns to warn Liz that a covert alien hunter inside the Bureau is pursuing Max and his friends - and that he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. In another plotline, Isabel befriends a new female student, who immediately arouses Max and Michael's suspicions.


 
18. Tess, Lies and Videotape 2000-04-17 
Max develops an uncontrollable attraction to Tess that includes intense sexual daydreams, and Sheriff Valenti learns that Topolsky was killed in a suspicious fire. Meanwhile, someone has secretly placed a video camera inside Michael's apartment.

 
19. Four Square 2000-04-24 
Harding finds the video camera hidden in his house and gives it to Valenti. The lawman then tells Max that his safety depends upon his willingness to share information. Meanwhile, Tess reveals a personal secret to Isabel.

 
20. Max to the Max 2000-05-01 
Tess's book suggests that she and Max are predetermined mates, as are Michael and Isabel, who thinks she might be pregnant - with Michael's baby. Meanwhile, Nasedo disguises himself as Max and kidnaps Liz as part of a plan to trap FBI agent Pierce (David Conrad).

 
21. The White Room, Part 1 2000-05-08 
Max finds himself in a white room with no windows or doors, facing questions by Agent Pierce. Isabel telepathically contacts Max, who leaves her clues to his location. Michael, Isabel and Tess then set out on a rescue mission.

 
22. Destiny, Part 2 2000-05-15 
Max tells Liz everything he knows about Tess, including the fact that she may be his intended mate; Tess learns Nasedo might not have made it out of the military base. Elsewhere, Michael uses his powers in front of Sheriff Valenti.