Falling Skies

Original title : Live And Learn
First Aired : 19.06.2011 (USA) - 05.07.2011 (FRANCE)(Orange Cinémax)
Director : Carl Franklin
Writing credits : Robert Rodat
Cast : Lynne Deragon (Kate Gordon), Martin Roach (Mike), Dan Petronijevic (Billy), Brent Jones (Click), Adam Butcher (Farley), Bruce Gray (Uncle Scott), Dale Dye (Jim Porter)

The Story : The world is left in tatters after a sudden, unprovoked and unexplained invasion by aliens, leaving the planet’s remaining human population to fight for survival against the occupiers. History professor Tom Mason has been named second in command for the 2nd Mass but his real focus is on his three sons, one of whom has been captured by the aliens for an unknown purpose.

Original title : The Armory
First Aired : 19.06.2011 (USA) - 05.07.2011 (FRANCE)(Orange Cinémax)
Director : Greg Beeman
Writing credits : Graham Yost
Cast : Noah Wyle (Tom Mason), Moon Bloodgood (Anne Glass), Drew Roy (Hal Mason), Jessy Schram (Karen), Maxim Knight (Matt Mason), Seychelle Gabriel (Lourdes), Peter Shinkoda (Dai), Mpho Koaho (Anthony), Sarah Carter (Margaret), Colin Cunningham (John Pope), Will Patton (Captain Weaver), Bruce Gray (Uncle Scott), Martin Roach (Mike), Dylan Authors (Jimmy Boland), Brent Jones (Click), Dan Petronijevic (Billy), Brian Frank (Whitey), James Collins (Cueball), Yulia Lukin (Soldier), Llyane Stanfield (Civilian)

The Story : While scouting for supplies, Tom, Hal and their squad encounter a gang of marauders determined to get their hands on the 2nd Massachusetts’ weapons. Leading the gang is an ex-con named John Pope who decides to use his hostages as bargaining material.

Original title : Prisoner of War
First Aired : 26.06.2011 (USA) - 12.07.2011 (FRANCE)(Orange Cinémax)
Director : Greg Beeman
Writing credits : Fred Golan
Cast : Noah Wyle (Tom Mason), Moon Bloodgood (Anne Glass), Drew Roy (Hal Mason), Jessy Schram (Karen), Maxim Knight (Matt Mason), Seychelle Gabriel (Lourdes), Peter Shinkoda (Dai), Mpho Koaho (Anthony), Sarah Carter (Margaret), Colin Cunningham (John Pope), Connor Jessup (Ben Mason), Will Patton (Captain Weaver), Bruce Gray (Uncle Scott), Dale Dye (Porter), Martin Roach (Mike), Steven Weber (Dr. Michael Harris), Daniyah Ysrayl (Rick), Lynne Deragon (Kate Gordon), Robert Lee (Parent #1), Robert Lee (Parent #1), Mya Michaels (Parent #2), Johnny Larocque (Soldier)

The Story : Dr. Michael Harris joins the 2nd Mass with a theory about what might save the teenagers abducted by the aliens. But the plan could be derailed when Tom starts digging for answers to questions that have haunted him since the early days of the invasion. The 2nd Mass comes face-to-face with skitters and mechs when they attempt to rescue Ben.

Original title : Grace
First Aired : 03.07.2011 (USA) - 19.07.2011 (FRANCE)(Orange Cinémax)
Director : Fred Toye
Writing credits : Melinda Hsu Taylor
Cast : Noah Wyle (Tom Mason), Moon Bloodgood (Anne Glass), Drew Roy (Hal Mason), Maxim Knight (Matt Mason), Seychelle Gabriel (Lourdes), Peter Shinkoda (Dai), Mpho Koaho (Anthony), Sarah Carter (Margaret), Colin Cunningham (John Pope), Will Patton (Captain Weaver), Bruce Gray (Uncle Scott), Martin Roach (Mike), Steven Weber (Dr. Harris), Dylan Authors (Jimmy Boland), Daniyah Ysrayl (Rick), Melissa Kramer (Sarah), Elena Lau (Female Fighter), James Collins (Cueball), Dale Dye (Porter)

The Story : Tom and Hal lead a team to find more motorcycles for the 2nd Mass after Pope provides details on where they can be found. Back at the high school where they've set up base Dr. Harris and Anne disagree over the best tactic to gather more intelligence on the aliens.

Original title : Silent Kill
First Aired : 10.07.2011 (USA) - 26.07.2011 (FRANCE)(Orange Cinémax)
Director : Fred Toye
Writing credits : Joseph Weisberg
Cast : Noah Wyle (Tom Mason), Moon Bloodgood (Anne Glass), Drew Roy (Hal Mason), Maxim Knight (Matt Mason), Seychelle Gabriel (Lourdes), Peter Shinkoda (Dai), Mpho Koaho (Anthony), Sarah Carter (Margaret), Connor Jessup (Ben Mason), Will Patton (Captain Weaver), Bruce Gray (Uncle Scott), Steven Weber (Dr. Michael Harris), Lynne Deragon (Kate Gordon), Daniyah Ysrayl (Rick), Melissa Kramer (Sarah), Paulino Nunes (Frank)

The Story : Hal devises a risky new plan to save the captured teenagers, but pulling it off could put someone in danger. Following a sudden tragedy, Anne makes a discovery that could mean the difference between the success or failure of Hal's rescue plan.

Original title : Sanctuary, Part 1
First Aired : 17.07.2011 (USA) - 02.08.2011 (FRANCE)(Orange Cinémax)
Director : Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Writing credits : Joel Anderson Thompson
Cast : Noah Wyle (Tom Mason), Moon Bloodgood (Anne Glass), Drew Roy (Hal Mason), Maxim Knight (Matt Mason), Seychelle Gabriel (Lourdes), Peter Shinkoda (Dai), Mpho Koaho (Anthony), Sarah Carter (Margaret), Colin Cunningham (John Pope), Connor Jessup (Ben Mason), Will Patton (Captain Weaver), Henry Czerny (Lt. Terry Clayton), Martin Roach (Mike), Dylan Authors (Jimmy), Daniyah Ysrayl (Rick), Melissa Kramer (Sarah), Paulino Nunes (Frank), Niamh Wilson (Megan), Nathan Mitchell (Parker), Gage Munroe (Eli Russell), Bruce Hunter (Jeff Russell), Sarah Carver (Mary Russell), Wes Berger (John), Jaclyn Forbes (Elyse), Joe Vercillo (Clayton's Soldier)

The Story : Lt. Terry Clayton of the 7th Mass arrives at the high school with disturbing news that Skitters and Mechs are on their way to attack the 2nd Mass in retaliation for their breakout of the children. Clayton has a plan to lead the children to safety while the adults remain to fend off the attack, but his plan is met with strong resistance by all the parents, including Tom.

Original title : Sanctuary, Part 2
First Aired : 24.07.2011 (USA)
Director : Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Writing credits : Melinda Hsu Taylor
Cast : Noah Wyle (Tom Mason), Moon Bloodgood (Anne Glass), Drew Roy (Hal Mason), Maxim Knight (Matt Mason), Seychelle Gabriel (Lourdes), Peter Shinkoda (Dai), Sarah Carter (Margaret), Colin Cunningham (John Pope), Connor Jessup (Ben Mason), Will Patton (Captain Weaver), Henry Czerny (Lt. Terry Clayton), Martin Roach (Mike), Dylan Authors (Jimmy), Daniyah Ysrayl (Rick), Melissa Kramer (Sarah), Sarah Stunt (Tessa Greene), J.D. Nicholsen (Greene), Jaclyn Forbes (Elyse), Joe Vercillo (Clayton's Soldier)

The Story : Hal finds himself having to take control and fight when an unexpected threat against the children of the 2nd Mass presents itself. Anne faces her own problems when Sarah goes into labor as the 2nd Mass is being evacuated in anticipation of an alien attack on the headquarters.

Original title : What Hides Beneath
First Aired : 31.07.2011 (USA)
Director : Anthony Hemingway
Writing credits : Mark Verheiden
Cast : Noah Wyle (Tom Mason), Moon Bloodgood (Anne Glass), Drew Roy (Hal Mason), Jessy Schram (Karen), Maxim Knight (Matt Mason), Seychelle Gabriel (Lourdes), Peter Shinkoda (Dai), Colin Cunningham (John Pope), Connor Jessup (Ben Mason), Will Patton (Captain Weaver), Bruce Gray (Uncle Scott), Dale Dye (Porter), Blair Brown (Sonya Rankin), Daniyah Ysrayl (Rick), Chavis Brown (Anne's Patient), Andrey Ivchenko (Armed Fighter)

The Story : Captain Weaver's mental condition continues to deteriorate causing trouble for Tom and Hal when he joins them on a reconnaissance mission. Back at the high school Pope constructs a potent weapon to use against the aliens, and Anne makes a shocking discovery while performing an autopsy on a dead Skitter.

Original title : Mutiny
First Aired : 07.08.2011 (USA)
Director : Holly Dale
Writing credits : Joseph Weisberg
Cast : Noah Wyle (Tom Mason), Moon Bloodgood (Anne Glass), Drew Roy (Hal Mason), Maxim Knight (Matt Mason), Seychelle Gabriel (Lourdes), Peter Shinkoda (Dai), Mpho Koaho (Anthony), Sarah Carter (Margaret), Colin Cunningham (John Pope), Connor Jessup (Ben Mason), Will Patton (Captain Weaver), Bruce Gray (Uncle Scott), Diego Klattenhoff (Lt. Danner), Dylan Authors (Jimmy Boland), Daniyah Ysrayl (Rick)

The Story : As the assault on the alien base draws closer, tension builds amongst the members of the 2nd Mass. Tom struggles to come to terms with Anne's new discovery about the Skitters.

Original title : Eight Hours
First Aired : 07.08.2011 (USA)
Director : Greg Beeman
Writing credits : Mark Verheiden
Cast : Noah Wyle (Tom Mason), Moon Bloodgood (Anne Glass), Drew Roy (Hal Mason), Jessy Schram (Karen), Maxim Knight (Matt Mason), Seychelle Gabriel (Lourdes), Peter Shinkoda (Dai), Mpho Koaho (Anthony), Sarah Carter (Margaret), Colin Cunningham (John Pope), Connor Jessup (Ben Mason), Will Patton (Captain Weaver), Bruce Gray (Uncle Scott), Dylan Authors (Jimmy), Daniyah Ysrayl (Rick), Melissa Kramer (Sarah), Niamh Wilson (Megan), Wes Berger (John), Randy Triggs (Gibson)

The Story : Tom stays behind to protect the camp and its occupants, while the rest of the resistance launch an attack on the alien base. Information regarding the aliens motives comes to light.