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Roswell, New Mexico: Season 3

13 episodes Premiered Jul 26, 2021 Updated Nov 4, 2026

Season 3 finds Max Evans and his alien siblings tasked to uncover the mysterious figure uncovered in the final moments of season 2. Meanwhile, intrepid Liz Ortecho is living out her dream job, but a series of events proves that her connection with her one-time lover might not be severed for good. A mysterious radio signal begins broadcasting across Roswell, and Alex Manes finds himself in the crosshairs of a new clan

Previously on Roswell, New Mexico

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Aliens with unearthly abilities live undercover among humans in Roswell, New Mexico.
  • ⚡ Max Evans, a police officer who is an alien keeping his abilities hidden, is reconnected with his teenage crush, Liz Ortecho, after she returns to her hometown.
  • ⚡ Liz discovers Max's secret and protects it as the two reconnect.
  • ⚡ A violent attack points to a greater alien presence, and the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose them.
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Season overview

Season 3 finds Max Evans and his alien siblings tasked to uncover the mysterious figure uncovered in the final moments of season 2. Meanwhile, intrepid Liz Ortecho is living out her dream job, but a series of events proves that her connection with her one-time lover might not be severed for good. A mysterious radio signal begins broadcasting across Roswell, and Alex Manes finds himself in the crosshairs of a new clandestine organization. Additionally, Michael, Isobel, and Rosa all begin exhibiting new powers, while things are further complicated by an eerie glimpse of the future that Maria gets.

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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Hands

Jul 26, 2021 · 45 min

While Liz is settling in to her new life and career in Los Angeles, Max , Isobel and Michael are figuring out if the stranger in the cave, with the familiar face, is friend or foe.

S3·E2 Core

Give Me One Reason

Aug 2, 2021 · 45 min

Jones fills Michael and Isobel in on bits from the past as they look for a way to save Max’s life. Meanwhile, Maria goes to extremes to try and stop a murder, and in order to move

S3·E3 Core

Black Hole Sun

Aug 9, 2021 · 45 min

Liz confronts Max. Maria is desperate to figure out the mystery of her vision and Isobel is learning more about her abilities. Meanwhile, Kyle has a strange encounter and Michael i

S3·E4 Core

Walk on the Ocean

Aug 16, 2021 · 45 min

Isobel and Maria take a trip together to look for answers. Kyle receives a message from his past. Michael makes a disturbing discovery.

S3·E5 Core

Killing Me Softly With His Song

Aug 23, 2021 · 45 min

Liz makes the choice to lie to Heath. Maria and Rosa stand up to Jordan. Isobel does some digging into Jones.

S3·E6 Core

Bitter Sweet Symphony

Aug 30, 2021 · 45 min

Max investigates the break-in meanwhile, Alex continues his research. Rosa and Isobel team up and Liz makes a shocking discovery.

S3·E7 Core

Goodnight Elizabeth

Sep 6, 2021 · 45 min

Liz's plan does not go as expected, putting herself, Isobel and Michael in danger. Meanwhile, Eduardo confides in Alex.

S3·E8 Core

Free Your Mind

Sep 13, 2021 · 45 min

Liz needs Rosa's help. Maria learns what Jones wants from her. Michael and Alex team up to help save Max.

S3·E9 Core

Tones of Home

Sep 20, 2021 · 45 min

Liz and Max continue to search for a way to stop Jones. Michael is worried about Alex and elsewhere, Isobel finds a big piece of the puzzle.

S3·E10 Core

Angels of the Silences

Sep 27, 2021 · 45 min

Liz and Max race to find Heath in the hopes that he can help find a way to get Jones out of Max's body. Meanwhile, Michael and Isobel try to get through to Dallas.

S3·E11 Core

2 Become 1

Oct 4, 2021 · 45 min

A desperate Liz agrees to a deal. Meanwhile, Rosa helps Isobel make a big discovery and the fight to save Max begins.

S3·E12 Mytharc

I Ain't Goin' Out Like That

Oct 11, 2021 · 45 min

Isobel helps Kyle save a life. Jones needs something from Michael. Liz and Heath continue to work on the science in the hopes of stopping Jones. Everyone is working together to try

S3·E13 Mytharc

Never Let You Go

Oct 11, 2021 · 45 min

The ultimate showdown with Jones is finally here and Liz must trust herself if she is going to the save the man she loves.

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