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"Heroes come from the most unexpected places."
Bizarre things start happening in the little New Mexico town where UFOs were spotted in 1947. Cut to 1999, when a cute high-school student saves the life of a teenage waitress. Surrounded by cliques of clever, angst-filled classmates, the two form a bond that threatens the survival of a secret universe involving superhuman powers, a yen for hot sauce and an alien gene pool.
Created By
Jason Katims
Network
The WB
Episodes
61
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
Roswell has 3 seasons with 61 episodes spanning 1999-2002.
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Rating
With a 7.7/10 rating from 478 votes, Roswell is considered highly rated.
Year context
Roswell first aired 27 years ago in 1999.
CAST (8)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 61 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
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.
02
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…
03
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'…
04
Leaving Normal
Liz's grandmother is rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke prompting Liz to reach out to Max for comfort.
05
Missing
Liz discovers her personal journal, which contains all she knows about the aliens, is missing and she fears it has fallen into the hands of…
06
285 South
Michael's monomaniacal urge to find the geodesic dome that's been stalking his dreams leads him to hijack Maria's car to Texas.
07
River Dog
Liz and Max journey to an American Indian reservation where they glean information from an elderly tribesman about the alien who vanished in 1959.
08
Blood Brother
Max is injured in a car accident and Liz pressures Alex to help protect him from medical procedures that could expose his identity by providing…
09
Heat Wave
A freak December heat wave hits the town and sparks romance as Michael's relationship with Maria heats up and Liz's infatuation with Max intensifies; meanwhile…
10
The Balance
While at the reservation Michael ends up in an alarming hallucinatory state and the others must band together to save his life.
11
The Toy House
When Max rescues his mother from a kitchen fire she faces her suspicions about his extraordinary abilities; Liz reaches out to Kyle in friendship.
12
Into the Woods
A new UFO sighting sends suspicion and fear through the town and leads Max and Isabel to investigate the incident during a school camping trip.
13
The Convention
Max plays host to actor Jonathan Frakes at the annual UFO Convention while trying to avoid the meddlesome couple who witnessed Max's life-saving abilities on…
14
Blind Date
Maria enters Liz in a blind date contest; Max and Kyle commiserate about their shared feelings for Liz; Michael and Isabel send a signal to…
15
Independence Day
After Michael has a violent showdown with his father, Max and Isabel's father helps Michael set up his emancipation; the fourth alien emerges as a…
16
Sexual Healing
Liz is unnerved by her strong desire for Max and the visions that come when they kiss - visions that lead to a glowing orb…
17
Crazy
FBI agent Topolsky returns to warn Liz that a covert alien hunter inside the Bureau is pursuing Max and his friends -- and that he…
18
Tess, Lies and Videotape
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,…
19
Four Square
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…
20
Max to the Max
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.…
21
The White Room
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…
22
Destiny
After escaping from Pierce, the aliens save Nasedo. Michael accidentally kills Pierce. Nasedo, as the aliens' guardian takes Pierce's place to help the aliens. The…
SEASON 2
01
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.
02
Ask Not
Brody Davis, the mysterious new curator at the UFO Museum has the group on edge, and Michael and Isabel plotting his demise.
03
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.…
04
Summer of '47
Michael discovers the hidden history behind the 1947 crash when interviewing a World War II survivor for a school project. The story unfolds with familiar…
05
The End of the World
An older Max travels from the future (2014 to be exact) to tell Liz that their relationship will imperil his planet and together they devise…
06
Harvest
After the death of congresswoman Whitaker, Max and the gang visit her hometown, Copper Summit, Arizona, where they find themselves trapped in enemy territory when…
07
Wipeout!
The Skins make all the humans in Roswell, New Mexico disappear turning it into a ghost town.
08
Meet the Dupes
Duplicate versions of Michael, Isabel and Tess come to Roswell after killing their king Zan, to urge Max to attend an important interstellar summit in…
09
Max in the City
Max and Tess depart for the interstellar summit in New York City with Rath and Lonnie, Michael and Isabel's duplicates, who both harbor a secret…
10
A Roswell Christmas Carol
Max witnesses a tragedy and is haunted by the ghost of a man he could have saved, leaving him overwhelmed with guilt and questioning his…
11
To Serve and Protect
When Isabel develops a psychic connection to a girl who has been buried alive, she races to find the teenager before it's too late. Meanwhile…
12
We Are Family
Sheriff Valenti is suspended from the force after refusing to answer the FBI's questions about Max and Isabel, but he soon finds himself right back…
13
Disturbing Behavior
Michael and Maria flee from Roswell after helping Laurie DuPree escape from the police, and Max learns that a deadly parasite was released into Earth's…
14
How the Other Half Lives
Max tries to stop Alex and Kyle from being buried alive in a cave filled with glowing blue crystals; Isabel is kidnapped by Grant Sorenson…
15
Viva Las Vegas
When the gang makes a spur-of-the-moment trip to Las Vegas, in order to spend the DuPree money, the event-filled excursion ends in a faceoff between…
16
Heart of Mine
The onset of junior prom stirs up emotional tumult as Liz tempts fate by asking Max to be her date, Isabel decides Alex is the…
17
Cry Your Name
The sudden death of a close friend shocks the group.
18
It's Too Late and It's Too Bad
Liz continues her investigation into Alex's death while Isabel plans her future and Maria wonders whether Michael will always be around.
19
Baby, It's You
Max is hit with a one-two punch after he discovers that not only is Tess pregnant with his son, but that the baby cannot survive…
20
Off the Menu
Brody Davis, his mind frazzled from an electric shock,holds several members of the gang hostage, when he begins to remember what happened when he was…
21
The Departure
Max, Isabel, Michael and Tess struggle with goodbyes on what they believe to be their last night on Earth before they travel back to their…
SEASON 3
01
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…
02
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…
03
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…
04
Secrets and Lies
Max travels to Hollywood while investigating a murder he believes was committed by an alien. He discovers a link to a Paramount science fiction show…
05
Control
Max, with the help of Kal Langley, undertakes a dangerous journey as he seeks to learn of the fate of Tess and his son. Meanwhile,…
06
To Have and To Hold
Right before her wedding, Isabel is torn with doubt when she has erotic dreams of her former alien lover, Kivar. Meanwhile, a reluctant Max agrees…
07
Interruptus
After their idyllic wedding, Isabel and Jesse are stalked on their honeymoon by her alien lover Kivar who plots to take her back to their…
08
Behind the Music
When an old love visits Maria her passion for music resurfaces, which jeopardizes her relationship with Michael. Meanwhile, while Max's father is still trying to…
09
Samuel Rising
When Max is fascinated by an intriguing autistic child he wonders if his own lost child is attempting to reach out to him. Meanwhile, Michael…
10
A Tale of Two Parties
In an attempt to find Roswell's legendary New Year's Rave, Max and Maria join forces. Meanwhile, Liz connects with her father and Isabel helps Kyle…
11
I Married an Alien
When a journalist friend of Jesse's comes to Roswell, Isabel discovers he's investigating her, Max and Michael, after he witnesses Michael using his powers. Meanwhile,…
12
Ch-Ch-Changes
When Liz begins to undergo some strange, alien-like changes to her body, she decides she needs to get as far from Max as she can.…
13
Panacea
Michael uncovers a conspiracy at Metachem, when a guard is killed on duty. Michael enlists the aid of Max and Isabel when the investigation takes…
14
Chant Down Babylon
Michael, Jesse and Valenti call on a discredited doctor to help the wounded Isabel. Also, Clayton Wheeler undergoes an amazing transformation and soon finds himself…
15
Who Died and Made You King?
When the gang attempts to return to their normal lives, they soon find that their lives have gotten a lot more complicated, which includes Jesse…
16
Crash
Michael witnesses a fatal crash between a fighter jet and an alien vessel, and embarks on his own investigation leading to the recovery of an…
17
Four Aliens and a Baby
Max's quest to find his son ends with the return of Tess and the baby, and the gang find themselves in danger again while trying…
18
Graduation
As their high school graduation approaches, the gang must come to terms with their expectations for the future, while joining together to thwart the FBI…
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
61
Episodes
42 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Jason Katims
NETWORKS (2)
The WB
UPN
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Roswell about?
Bizarre things start happening in the little New Mexico town where UFOs were spotted in 1947. Cut to 1999, when a cute high-school student saves the life of a teenage waitress. Surrounded by cliques of clever, angst-filled classmates, the two form a bond that threatens the survival of a secret universe involving superhuman powers, a yen for hot sauce and an alien gene pool.
Where can I watch Roswell?
Roswell is available on Prime Video, 7plus. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Roswell have?
Roswell has 3 seasons with 61 episodes total.
Who created Roswell?
Roswell was created by Jason Katims.
Who stars in Roswell?
The cast of Roswell includes Jason Behr, Shiri Appleby, Katherine Heigl, Majandra Delfino, Brendan Fehr.
What is the rating of Roswell?
Roswell has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 478 votes on TMDB.
Is Roswell still running?
Roswell has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Drama
