Sci-Fi This Week: Extant Reboots Its Robot

The sophomore season of Extant is off and running on CBS, with new cast members and a new direction for the show’s story. The third episode of the new season airs this Wednesday night.

This week Julie (Grace Gummer) learns that erasing Ethan’s memory has unforseen consequences. Meanwhile, Molly (Halle Berry) finally learns what happened to her half-alien son.

Also this week: Dark Matter dives into the hidden memories of Five to reveal the violent truth about two of her shipmates, and on Dominion Alex and Noma are in search of a new ally. AMC’s Humans continues as the Hawkins learn that their Synth has a secret history they were not aware of, and a desperate Pope “breaks bad” when things get desperate on Falling Skies.

Here’s your schedule for this week in sci-fi television:

EXTANT
CBS, 10/9c
“Empathy For the Devil.” Molly finally learns the frightening truth about what happened to her son. Also, Julie’s decision to erase Ethan’s memory has disturbing consequences.

DOMINION
Syfy, 10/9c
“Mouth of the Damned.” Alex and Noma are desperate to find an ally in New Delphi with Gabriel hot on their trail; Claire befriends her would-be assassin Zoe, only to discover a seething truth regarding the V1s she had long forsaken; and Michael struggles to maintain his secret as the town he stumbled upon prepare for a sacred ritual to demonstrate their unwavering faith.

DEFIANCE
Syfy, 8/7c
“The Beauty of Our Weapons.” A visiting arms dealer divides Amanda, Nolan and Berlin; Nolan recruits a militia.

KILLJOYS
Syfy, 9/8c
“A Glitch in the System.” An easy salvage job on an abandoned ship takes an insidious turn when the Killjoys discover they are not alone and find themselves having to confront their deepest, darkest secrets.

DARK MATTER
Syfy, 10/9c
“Episode 106.” Chemical hypnosis and the ship’s neural link are used to explore the memories secreted away in Five’s subconscious, during which she uncovers the dark truth about Four and Six’s violent pasts. She also learns about the circumstances that landed her on the ship and gains some insight into the idyllic childhood of a mysterious little boy.

HUMANS
AMC, 9/8c
“Episode 4.” Anita is taken for testing, which yields the surprising revelation that the supposedly brand new synth is actually 14 years old, and has a past she is not aware of. Pete hates being stuck at home with Simon, but his selfish behaviour drives Jill from the house. Hobb closes in on Niska, and Mattie gets in touch with Leo, who reveals something that could change the world.

FALLING SKIES
TNT, 10/9c
“Pope Breaks Bad.” A mission to procure vehicles and fuel goes awry, and a desperate Pope takes things into his own hands.

What are YOUR top picks for this week?