Roswell 1999
“Heroes come from the most unexpected places.”
What is Roswell?
Roswell is an American science fiction television series that aired on The WB from October 6, 1999 to May 21, 2001. The show is set in the town of Roswell, New Mexico, which is historically known for the 1947 UFO incident involving unexplained debris recovered near the town.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 61
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 6, 1999
- Last aired
- May 14, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The WB, UPN
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Roswell is an American science fiction television series that aired on The WB from October 6, 1999 to May 21, 2001. The show is set in the town of Roswell, New Mexico, which is historically known for the 1947 UFO incident involving unexplained debris recovered near the town. The series explores a timeline where the Roswell UFO event is connected to the presence of aliens living secretly among humans. It follows the lives of three teenage aliens with extraordinary abilities who are hiding their true identities while navigating high school life. A central plot begins when one of the aliens saves a human teenager's life, leading to a bond that reveals deeper mysteries about their origins and abilities. Created by Jason Katims, the show stars Shiri Appleby, Jason Behr, Katherine Heigl, and Majandra Delfino. The series blends teen drama with science fiction elements, focusing on themes of identity, secrecy, and survival.
Should you watch it?
“A high-school student discovers a secret universe of superhuman powers in a small New Mexico town.”
- compelling central mystery
- strong character bonds
- high-stakes dramatic tension
Watch it if you enjoy teen dramas blended with science fiction and conspiracy themes.
The series contains themes of adolescent angst and supernatural phenomena.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Oct 6, 1999
- E2 The Morning After Oct 13, 1999
- E3 Monsters Oct 20, 1999
- E4 Leaving Normal Oct 27, 1999
- E5 Missing Nov 3, 1999
- E6 285 South Nov 10, 1999
- E7 River Dog Nov 17, 1999
- E8 Blood Brother Nov 24, 1999
- E9 Heat Wave Dec 1, 1999
- E10 The Balance Dec 15, 1999
- E11 The Toy House Jan 19, 2000
- E12 Into the Woods Jan 26, 2000
- E13 The Convention Feb 2, 2000
- E14 Blind Date Feb 9, 2000
- E15 Independence Day Feb 16, 2000
- E16 Sexual Healing Mar 1, 2000
- E17 Crazy Apr 10, 2000
- E18 Tess, Lies and Videotape Apr 17, 2000
- E19 Four Square Apr 24, 2000
- E20 Max to the Max May 1, 2000
- E21 The White Room May 8, 2000
- E22 Destiny May 15, 2000
Season 2 · 21 episodes
- E1 Skin and Bones Oct 2, 2000
- E2 Ask Not Oct 9, 2000
- E3 Surprise Oct 16, 2000
- E4 Summer of '47 Oct 23, 2000
- E5 The End of the World Oct 30, 2000
- E6 Harvest Nov 6, 2000
- E7 Wipeout! Nov 13, 2000
- E8 Meet the Dupes Nov 20, 2000
- E9 Max in the City Nov 27, 2000
- E10 A Roswell Christmas Carol Dec 18, 2000
- E11 To Serve and Protect Jan 22, 2001
- E12 We Are Family Jan 29, 2001
- E13 Disturbing Behavior Feb 5, 2001
- E14 How the Other Half Lives Feb 19, 2001
- E15 Viva Las Vegas Feb 26, 2001
- E16 Heart of Mine Apr 16, 2001
- E17 Cry Your Name Apr 23, 2001
- E18 It's Too Late and It's Too Bad Apr 30, 2001
- E19 Baby, It's You May 7, 2001
- E20 Off the Menu May 14, 2001
- E21 The Departure May 21, 2001
Season 3 · 18 episodes
- E1 Busted Oct 9, 2001
- E2 Michael, The Guys and The Great Snapple Caper Oct 16, 2001
- E3 Significant Others Oct 23, 2001
- E4 Secrets and Lies Oct 30, 2001
- E5 Control Nov 6, 2001
- E6 To Have and To Hold Nov 13, 2001
- E7 Interruptus Nov 20, 2001
- E8 Behind the Music Nov 27, 2001
- E9 Samuel Rising Dec 18, 2001
- E10 A Tale of Two Parties Jan 1, 2002
- E11 I Married an Alien Jan 29, 2002
- E12 Ch-Ch-Changes Feb 5, 2002
- E13 Panacea Feb 12, 2002
- E14 Chant Down Babylon Feb 26, 2002
- E15 Who Died and Made You King? Apr 23, 2002
- E16 Crash Apr 30, 2002
- E17 Four Aliens and a Baby May 7, 2002
- E18 Graduation May 14, 2002
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The series is set in a small town in New Mexico.
Are there aliens in the show?
The show features characters with alien genes and extraordinary gifts.
What is the connection to the 1947 Roswell incident?
The show draws inspiration from the 1947 UFO sighting and subsequent conspiracy theories.
What kind of powers do the characters have?
The characters possess extraordinary gifts that are not of this earth.
What is the central conflict?
The bond between a student and a waitress threatens the survival of a secret universe.