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.