Terra Nova — 2011-2011 · 1 season · 13 eps

★ 6.7

Terra Nova

Name: Terra Nova
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2011
Rating: 6.7

2011-2011 1 season 13 episodes

★ 6.7 (88,422 votes) Bottom 21%

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In the year 2149, the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped and overcrowded, with the majority of plant and animal life extinct. The future of mankind is in jeopardy, and its only hope for survival is in the distant past. An ordinary family goes on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a part of a massive expedition to save the human race.

Episode Ratings Grid

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.1

S1E13 Resistance

S1E12 7.7

Occupation

S1E11 7.4

Within

In the two-hour Season Finale, the 11th Pilgrimage arrives in Terra Nova and the mysterious Phoenix Group in 2149 makes its move to pillage the past with the help of Lucas and Mira. Meanwhile, Jim and Taylor team up in a last stand against the Phoenix Group, a colonist makes the ultimate sacrifice and a decision is made that will change life in Terra Nova forever.

4. S1E1 "Genesis: Part 1" 7.3
5. S1E2 "Genesis: Part 2" 7.3
6. S1E7 "Nightfall" 7.3
7. S1E10 "Now You See Me" 7.3
8. S1E9 "Vs." 7.2
9. S1E8 "Proof" 7.1
10. S1E5 "The Runaway" 7.0

📉 Bottom Episodes

#13

S1E4 6.6

What Remains

When an orphaned "Sixer" girl comes to Terra Nova seeking asylum, Jim and Shannon are at odds if they can trust her; Mira plots to reclaim a valued possession; Taylor begins to suspect there is a traitor in his midst and Reynolds admits his feelings for Maddy.

12. S1E3 "Instinct" 6.8
11. S1E6 "Bylaw" 6.9
10. S1E5 "The Runaway" 7.0
9. S1E8 "Proof" 7.1

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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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1 Standouts

6 Infamous

1 Hidden Gems

5 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E13 Resistance

Most Infamous: S1E4 What Remains

Best Hidden Gem: S1E12 Occupation

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