The first season of V premiered on November 3, 2009.
Cast[]
Principal cast[]
In credited order:
- Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans (12/12)
- Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols (12/12)
- Joel Gretsch as Father Jack Landry (12/12)
- Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans (12/12)
- Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie Stevens (12/12)
- Laura Vandervoort as Lisa (12/12)
- Morena Baccarin as Anna (12/12)
- Scott Wolf as Chad Decker (12/12)
Notable guest stars[]
- Christopher Shyer as Marcus (12/12)
- Mark Hildreth as Joshua (9/12)
- Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes (8/12)
- Roark Critchlow as Paul Kendrick (7/12)
- David Richmond-Peck as Georgie Sutton (6/12)
- Scott Hylands as Father Travis (5/12)
- Rekha Sharma as Sarita Malik (5/12)
- Lexa Doig as Dr. Leah Pearlman (5/12)
- Alan Tudyk as Dale Maddox (3/12)
- Nicholas Lea as Joe Evans (3/12)
- Jesse Wheeler as Brandon (3/12)
- Britt Irvin as Haley Stark (3/12)
- Lucas Wolf as Samuel (3/12)
- Ty Olsson as Jeffrey (2/12)
- Philip Granger as Henry Thompson (2/12)
- Victor Formosa as Sonny (2/12)
- Jacqueline Ann Steuart as Marion Geiger (2/12)
- Stefan Arngrim as Roy (2/12)
- Michael Trucco as John May (1/12)
- Paul McGillion as Lawrence Parker (1/12)
- Nicholas Carella as Alex Caruso (1/12)
Episodes[]
Pilot[]
- See main article: Pilot
Original air date: 3 November 2009
Written by: Scott Peters
Directed by: Yves Simoneau
Plot Synopsis: An image of Anna, the leader of the V's, is projected worldwide as she talks about people joining together; the V's are Tyler's ticket to being a part of something big; egotistical newscaster Chad gets an exclusive interview with Anna.
Guest starring: Alan Tudyk as Dale Maddox, Jesse Wheeler as Brandon, Britt Irvin as Haley Gordon, David Richmond-Peck as Georgie, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Scott Hylands as Father Travis, Stefan Arngrim as Roy
There Is No Normal Anymore[]
- See main article: There Is No Normal Anymore
Original air date: 10 November 2009
Written by: Scott Peters & Sam Egan
Directed by: Yves Simoneau
Plot Synopsis: Erica and Father Jack, having quickly determined they’re both against the arrival of the Visitors, suddenly find themselves being tracked by a "Seeker" from the V’s. Meanwhile Chad, thinking he blew it for 80 million viewers with his exclusive first interview with Anna, looks to pick himself up and so becomes more investigative in his next newscast; and Dale Maddox’s wife and law enforcement begin questioning Erica about his whereabouts.
Guest starring: Alan Tudyk as Dale Maddox, Rekha Sharma as Sarita Malik, Britt Irvin as Haley Gordon, Scott Hylands as Father Travis, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Jesse Wheeler as Brandon, Roark Critchlow as Paul Kendrick
A Bright New Day[]
- See main article: A Bright New Day
Original air date: 17 November 2009
Written by: Diego Gutierrez & Christine Roum
Directed by: Fred Toye
Plot Synopsis: Chad reports from the Peace Ambassador Center as 100 diplomatic visas are being issued to the first wave of American Visitors, with Anna getting the 1st, but not everyone agrees with the decision. Meanwhile Erica has started tracking a death threat while paired with a V officer, as she actually has to protect the V’s, and Ryan starts reaching out to his old friends to build up opposition forces and help fight-off the V’s.
Guest starring: Alan Tudyk as Dale Maddox, Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Michael Filipowich as Cyrus, Tyler McClendon as Steven, Michelle Harrison as Mary Falkner, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Jesse Wheeler as Brandon, David Richmond-Peck as Georgie, Roark Critchlow as Paul Kendrick, Britt Irvin as Haley Gordon
It's Only the Beginning[]
- See main article: It's Only the Beginning
Original air date: 24 November 2009
Written by: Scott Peters
Directed by: Yves Simoneau
Plot Synopsis: Anna wants Lisa to bring Tyler Evans up to the Mothership for an important experiment with Lisa.
Guest starring: Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Scott Hylands as Father Travis, David Richmond-Peck as Georgie Sutton
Welcome to the War[]
- See main article: Welcome to the War
Original air date: 30 March 2010
Written by: Scott Rosenbaum
Directed by: Yves Simoneau
Plot Synopsis: Erica finds her life in danger when she's attacked at home; a dangerous new member is recruited for the Resistance, as the Visitors shore up their defenses; Anna wonders why Chad hasn't followed up on his diagnosed aneurysm; and Ryan's concern grows over Val's "abnormal" pregnancy.
Guest starring: Nicholas Lea as Joe Evans, David Richmond-Peck as Georgie Sutton, Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Roark Critchlow as Paul Kendrick, Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Scott Hylands as Father Travis, Rekha Sharma as Sarita Malik, Lexa Doig as Dr. Leah Pearlman
Pound of Flesh[]
- See main article: Pound of Flesh
Original air date: 6 April 2010
Written by: Charles Murray & Natalie Chaidez
Directed by: Dean White
Plot Synopsis: Anna introduces her pilot program to invite select groups of humans to stay on each of the 29 space ships, Ryan must deal with the fact that Valerie’s pregnancy is wildly accelerated, Tyler learns a secret about his mom while Georgiemakes a sacrifice to save Ryan.
Guest starring: Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Nicholas Lea as Joe Evans, David Richmond-Peck as Georgie Sutton, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Lexa Doig as Dr. Leah Pearlman,Lucas Wolf as Samuel.
John May[]
- See main article: John May (episode)
Original air date: 13 April 2010
Written by: Gregg Hurwitz
Directed by: Jonathan Frakes
Plot Synopsis: Erica, Ryan and Jack go on a harrowing mission to find the legendary John May in order to rescue Georgie, Anna brings Chad aboard the Mothership for a story on her Live Aboard Program, and Tyler confronts his mom about his mysterious past.
Guest starring: Michael Trucco as John May, Nicholas Lea as Joe Evans, Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, David Richmond-Peck as Georgie Sutton, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Terry Chen as Human Torture Expert, Brett Dier as James May
We Can't Win[]
- See main article: We Can't Win
Original air date: 20 April 2010
Written by: Christine Roum & Cameron Litvack
Directed by: David Barret
Plot Synopsis: Chad and Anna are in Geneva for the U.N. Energy Summit, where Anna is going to present a gift of technology to the world. Meanwhile, Erica learns that the V Task Force is investigating The Fifth Column, and Valerie goes on the run, knowing something is different about her baby and not sure she can trust Ryan.
Guest starring: Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Ty Olsson as Sniper, Roark Critchlow as A.D. Paul Kendrick, Rekha Sharma as Agent Sarita Malik, Lexa Doig as Dr. Leah Pearlman, Lucas Wolf as Samuel.
Heretic's Fork[]
- See main article: Heretic's Fork
Original air date: 27 April 2010
Written by: John Wirth & Angela Russo Otstot
Directed by: Frederick E. O. Toye
Plot Synopsis: Erica, Father Jack and Kyle Hobbes realize that the V's know names and addresses of The Fifth Column members and must take drastic measures to protect them. Meanwhile, Ryan finally reveals to Val that he’s a Visitor, and Chad, with the camera rolling for “Prime Focus,” begins the process aboard the Mothership’s Medical Bay to have his aneurysm removed.
Guest starring: Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Ty Olsson as Sniper, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Lexa Doig as Dr. Leah Pearlman, Roark Critchlow as Paul Kendrick, Phil Granger as Visitor Soldier, and Sarah-Jane Redmond as ???.
Hearts and Minds[]
- See main article: Hearts and Minds
Original air date: 4 May 2010
Written by: Gregg Hurwitz
Directed by: Bobby Roth
Plot Synopsis: Erica, Ryan, Father Jack and Kyle Hobbes learn Anna's sent a V shuttle filled with a deadly V tracker team to find them, and must figure out how to stop the shuttle from landing. Meanwhile, Anna gives Tyler his invitation to the Live Aboard Program, and Chad confronts Father Jack on what he knows about The Fifth Column.
Guest starring: Roark Critchlow as A.D. Paul Kendrick, Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Rekha Sharma as Agent Sarita Malik, and Scott Hylands as Father Travis.
Fruition[]
- See main article: Fruition
Original air date: 11 May 2010
Written by: John Wirth & Natalie Chaidez
Directed by: Bryan Spicer
Plot Synopsis: Erica seeks out a scientist (Lawrence Parker) who may have created a weapon that allegedly worries the Visitors (because it can kill reptiles), Anna announces that the Vs may be departing, and gives Chad a list of Fifth Column members to investigate.
Guest starring: Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Rekha Sharma as Agent Sarita Malik, Roark Critchlow as A.D. Paul Kendrick, Lexa Doig as Dr. Leah Pearlman (credit only), Samantha Ferris as Private investigator, Scott Hylands as Father Travis, and Paul McGillion as Lawrence Parker.
Red Sky[]
- See main article: Red Sky
Original air date: 18 May 2010
Written by: Scott Rosenbaum & Gregg Hurwitz
Directed by: Robert Duncan McNeill
Plot Synopsis: The first season finale. A Visitor soldier pursues Val, and her water breaks, Erica goes on the offensive by securing a dinner invitation for her and Tyler on the mothership (so that she can destroy Anna's eggs), and Chad discovers that Anna has been using him.
Guest starring: Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes, Christopher Shyer as Marcus, Mark Hildreth as Joshua, Lexa Doig as Dr. Leah Pearlman, and Scott Hylands as Father Travis.