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Falling Skies season 1 episode 1

Live and Learn

 
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.
 
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Falling Skies / S01E01 : Live and Learn
Season 1, Episode 1 | Aired on June 19, 2011 | TV-14 | 45 min. | TNT (US)
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EPISODES
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Season 1
Season 1
Season 5
Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
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  • Falling Skies - Episode 1 - Live and Learn
    Episode 1
    Live and Learn
  • Falling Skies - Episode 2 - The Armory
    Episode 2
    The Armory
  • Falling Skies - Episode 3 - Prisoner of War
    Episode 3
    Prisoner of War
  • Falling Skies - Episode 4 - Grace
    Episode 4
    Grace
  • Falling Skies - Episode 5 - Silent Kill
    Episode 5
    Silent Kill
  • Falling Skies - Episode 6 - Sanctuary (1)
    Episode 6
    Sanctuary (1)
  • Falling Skies - Episode 7 - Sanctuary (2)
    Episode 7
    Sanctuary (2)
  • Falling Skies - Episode 8 - What Hides Beneath
    Episode 8
    What Hides Beneath
  • Falling Skies - Episode 9 - Mutiny
    Episode 9
    Mutiny
  • Falling Skies - Episode 10 - Eight Hours
    Episode 10
    Eight Hours

Falling Skies season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

"Falling Skies" opens with Earth under alien siege. Massive ships destroy technology and capture children, turning them into controlled soldiers with harnesses. Tom Mason, a former history professor, now fights with the resistance, including his sons Hal and Matt. Their mission to gather supplies is fraught with danger from alien Skitters and Mechs. Tom faces a personal battle, with his wife dead and his son Ben missing, presumed harnessed. The episode culminates with an ambush by outlaws, revealing not just aliens but human threats too.

Full Episode S01E01 Recap

### Falling Skies Season 1 Episode 1: "Live and Learn" - **Opening Monologue**: A child narrates the alien invasion, describing the arrival of large ships, destruction of technology, and the capture of children. - **Art Therapy Session**: Young Matt draws his family and discusses the loss of his mother and his brother Ben's disappearance. - **Scavenging Mission**: Tom Mason and his sons Hal and Matt are part of a resistance group. They scavenge for supplies but encounter alien forces, known as Skitters and Mechs. - **Resistance Base**: The group discusses the fall of South Boston to the aliens. Tom, a former history professor, is appointed as the second-in-command of the 2nd Massachusetts unit. - **Planning the Resistance**: The group is briefed about splitting into smaller units to avoid detection. Tom struggles with the idea of leaving the city and his missing son Ben. - **Scouting Mission**: Tom and his team scout for supplies and encounter more alien forces. They witness a harnessed child, sparking hope that Ben might still be alive. - **Debates and Decisions**: The resistance leaders argue about tactics. Tom suggests fighting, but the decision is made to scatter and survive. - **Personal Struggles**: Tom's younger sons express their fears and desires to return to normalcy. - **Raid on a Shopsmart**: Tom's team conducts a raid for supplies. Hal spots Ben, now harnessed, with the aliens. - **Tough Choices**: Faced with the possibility of rescuing Ben, the team decides to stick to their mission for the greater good. - **Encounter with Outlaws**: The episode ends with Tom's team being ambushed by a group of outlaws, hinting at further challenges for the resistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main premise of Falling Skies Season 1 Episode 1?

The episode introduces an alien invasion where large ships disable technology and capture children, leading to a resistance movement against the aliens, known as Skitters and Mechs.

Who is Tom Mason?

Tom Mason is a former history professor who becomes the second-in-command of the 2nd Massachusetts unit in the resistance.

What are Skitters and Mechs?

Skitters are alien creatures, and Mechs are their robotic counterparts, both involved in the invasion and control of Earth.

Why is the resistance splitting into smaller units?

To avoid detection by the alien aerial sensors and to increase their chances of survival.

What happens during the scavenging mission?

Tom Mason and his team encounter Skitters and Mechs while scavenging for supplies and have to retreat under attack.

Does Tom Mason have any personal stakes in the fight?

Yes, Tom's son Ben has been captured and harnessed by the aliens, and his wife was killed, making his involvement deeply personal.

What does Hal see during the Shopsmart raid?

Hal sees his harnessed brother, Ben, with a group of aliens, indicating he is still alive.

What decision does Tom's team make regarding Ben?

Despite seeing Ben, they decide to stick to their mission of gathering supplies for the greater good of the resistance.

What challenge does the resistance face at the end of the episode?

Tom's team is ambushed by a group of outlaws, presenting a new human threat in addition to the alien invasion.

How does the episode depict the impact of the invasion on children?

The episode shows children being traumatized, losing parents, and being captured and harnessed by the aliens.

 
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