Show Guide: 'La Brea'

Synopsis: La Brea follows an epic family adventure after a massive sinkhole opens in Los Angeles pulling people and buildings into a mysterious and dangerous primeval land where they have no choice but to band together to survive. (Courtesy NBC, 2023)

The Cast:
Natalie Zea as Eve Harris
Eoin Macken as Gavin Harris
Chiké Okonkwo as Ty Coleman
Zyra Gorecki as Izzy Harris
Jack Martin as Josh Harris
Veronica St. Clair as Riley Velez
Rohan Mirchandaney as Scott Israni
Lily Santiago as Veronica Castillo
Josh McKenzie as Lucas Hayes
Nicholas Gonzalez as Levi Delgado
Jon Seda as Dr. Sam Velez
Tonantzin Carmelo as Paara
Michelle Vergara Moore as Ella Jones
Chloe De Los Santos as Lilly Castillo
Ming-Zhu Hii as Dr. Rebecca Aldridge
Karina Logue as Marybeth Hayes

Production Credits:
La Brea is produced by Universal Television and Australia’s Matchbox Pictures, both divisions of Universal Studio Group in association with Keshet Studios.

The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (NBC)
1-01 Pilot--09/28/2021
When a massive sinkhole opens in Los Angeles, the Harris family is split in two; Eve and her son are sent to a mysterious primeval world; Gavin discovers that the visions that have plagued him for years might hold the key to bringing them home.
Written by: David Applebaum
Directed by: Thor Freudenthal

1-02 Day Two--10/05/2021
With Josh's life on the line, Eve traverses the dangerous wilderness back to the clearing to save him. Desperate to kickstart a rescue mission, Gavin and Izzy work to prove there are survivors alive inside the sinkhole as government agents track their every move.
Written by: David Applebaum
Directed by: Cherie Nowlan

1-03 The Hunt--10/12/2021
With the survivors' food supply dwindling, Eve and Ty venture into the forest on a risky hunting expedition only to face unexpected dangers that threaten their survival. As an unlikely rescue mission comes to fruition, Gavin must put his faith – and the fate of his family – in the hands of an old friend with whom he shares a complicated past.
Written by: Jose Molina
Directed by: Adam Davidson

1-04 The New Arrival--10/19/2021
The sight of a crashing plane spreads a wave of unexpected hope through the clearing as Eve and the other survivors search for its fallen pilot. Gavin and Izzy seek help from an unlikely source after the government permanently suspends their mission into the sinkhole.
Written by: Zakiyyah Alexander
Directed by: Thor Freudenthal

1-05 The Fort--10/26/2021
Eve, Levi and the rest of the search party explore a mysterious fort that raises more questions than answers. With the help of a new ally, Gavin and Izzy embark on a dangerous and unauthorized mission to save their family despite government warnings that they could cause unprecedented disaster.
Written by: Arika Lisanne Mittman
Directed by: Greg McLean

1-06 The Way Home--11/02/2021
With time running out before their window home closes, the survivors of the sinkhole hatch a final escape attempt. That plan, however, is put into question when they receive a stark warning from Gavin that their plan will end in disaster and forces Eve to make an impossible choice.
Written by: Steven Lilien & Bryan Wynbrandt
Directed by: Adam Davidson

1-07 The Storm--11/09/2021
When a superstorm hits the clearing, a structural collapse puts Marybeth and Lucas' lives in danger.
Written by: Aiyana White
Directed by: Thor Freudenthal

1-08 Origins--11/16/2021
With cold weather approaching, Eve, Levi and Ty return to the mysterious fort, despite their near-death experience, hoping to learn 10,000 B.C. survival skills. Gavin's attempts to spare Izzy pain threaten to do their relationship more harm than good.
Written by: Jessica Granger & Andre Edmonds
Directed by: Cherie Nowlan

1-09 Father And Son--11/23/2021
When a stunning revelation puts Josh and Izzy's lives on the line, Eve and the other survivors desperately search for the young boy who holds the key to saving them; Gavin and Izzy must rely on a stranger if there is any hope to reunite their family.
Written by: Arika Lisanne Mittman
Directed by: Thor Freudenthal

1-10 Topanga--11/30/2021
With news of one last sinkhole opening, Gavin, Izzy and Dr. Nathan race to Seattle to launch a final rescue effort before it's too late; Eve embarks on a perilous journey to send a young boy though a portal in order to save her family.
Written by: David Applebaum
Directed by: Adam Davidson


Season Two Episode Guide (NBC)
2-01 The Next Day--09/27/2022
Desperate to reunite with her son, Eve follows a lead that brings her face-to-face with a ruthless prehistoric group. Gavin, Izzy and Ella question whether they're fit to survive in 10,000 BC. Josh and Riley wake up in an unfamiliar time.
Written by: Steven Lilien, Bryan Wynbrandt & David Appelbaum
Directed by: Adam Davidson

2-02 The Cave--10/04/2022
While Gavin enlists the help of his grandfather to guide him to his missing wife, Eve and Levi navigate a horrifying new reality. In 1988, Josh and Riley discover they're being followed by a suspicious man who reveals information about the mystery behind the sinkholes.
Written by: Rob Wright
Directed by: Adam Davidson

2-03 The Great Escape--10/11/2022
After an emotional reunion, Gavin and Eve attempt a daring escape from their unforgiving captors. Lucas leads a dangerous mission to the fort to reclaim the resources his friends so desperately need. 
Written by: Arika Lisanne Mittman
Directed by: David M. Barrett

2-04 The Fog--10/18/2022
When a fog falls over the Clearing, Eve leads a defense against a group of invaders, only to encounter a threat more dangerous than they've faced before. In 1988, Josh and Riley pursue a woman who may hold the key to stopping the impending tidal wave disaster.
Written by: Andre Edmonds
Directed by: Ron Underwood

2-05 The Heist--10/25/2022
Eve, Gavin and others attempt to commandeer a shipment of black rock to gain access to the mysterious Building, where they believe they may find a way to bring Josh and Riley home. In 1988, Josh and Riley must act swiftly to prevent Caroline from altering the timeline.
Written by: Jessica Granger
Directed by: David M. Barrett

2-06 Lazarus--11/01/2022
When their plan to infiltrate the Building goes awry, Gavin finds himself face-to-face with its enigmatic leader. Eve, Levi, Sam and Izzy are forced to rely on a former adversary to lead a rescue attempt. In 1988, Josh and Riley enjoy some fun before a startling turn.
Written by: Bisanne Masoud
Directed by: Adam Davidson

2-07 1988--11/15/2022
A reunited Harris family leads the effort to rescue Caroline and stop the sinkholes from happening, only to face forces that threaten to tear their family apart. With Lucas' life on the line, Ty accepts a challenge to win his friend a cure.
Written by: Erica Meredith
Directed by: Dan Liu

2-08 Stampede--01/31/2023
The Harrises return to 10,000 BC, determined to upload a virus that will stop all sinkholes, despite knowing that this will mean they will never get home again. An unlikely leader rallies the Clearing to face an oncoming prehistoric threat.
Written by: Russel Friend
Directed by: Christine Moore

2-09 Murder In The Clearing--01/31/2023
When a Survivor is murdered, Lucas and Sam lead a contentious investigation to find the killer. Gavin embarks on a mission to save Eve from the fateful vision he's had of her death. Eve finds herself closer than ever to seeing it come true.
Written by: Onalee Hunter Hughes & Peter Beals
Directed by: Nick Gomez

2-10 The Return--02/14/2023
A ruthless enemy holds the Clearing captive, threatening to kill a beloved Survivor if their demands for an unexpected item aren't met. Gavin and Sam lead the rescue attempt, aided by an old friend whose return holds more questions than answers.
Written by: Rob Wright
Directed by: Greg McLean

2-11 The Wedding--02/21/2023
When the Clearing and Fort unite to celebrate the union of Ty and Paara, the invitation of a controversial guest threatens to upend the festivities. Lucas offers Veronica an unexpected strategy to unravel her captor's odd connection to 10,000 BC.
Written by: Jerome Schwartz
Directed by: Tara Miele

2-12 The Swarm--02/21/2023
Eve and Gavin ally with James to infiltrate the Lazarus Building in hopes of saving Ty and stopping Kiera from destroying their only way home. When a deadly horde awakens beneath the Clearing, Veronica must save Ella before a lethal sting kills her.
Written by: Christopher Hollier
Directed by: Rose Troche

2-13 The Journey (Part One)--02/28/2023
Gavin leads his family toward a new way home, but each step inches everyone closer toward his devastating vision of Eve's death. Levi, ostracized from the others, is given a chance at redemption when an old foe proposes a deal.
Written by: David Appelbaum
Directed by: Cherie Nowlan

2-14 The Journey (Part Two)--02/28/2023
With Gavin on the verge of dying, Eve and her family make a desperate attempt to set things right … even as an unexpected twist threatens to tear them apart forever. Veronica reveals a secret that sends her relationship with Lucas into jeopardy.
Written by: David Appelbaum
Directed by: Adam Davidson


Season Three Episode Guide (NBC)
3-01 Sierra--01/09/2024
After the Clearing’s destroyed in a dinosaur attack, the Survivors must find a new home. Gavin discovers a clue about where Eve has been taken, but tracking the lead down results in even more tragic consequences.

3-02 Don't Look Up--01/16/2024
As the Survivors attempt to integrate with the villagers at the Fort, a flock of vicious pterodactyls attacks their new home. Ty tries to figure out his next steps and seeks help from an old friend.  

3-03 Maya--01/23/2024
As Gavin and Sam search for a secret military base, they’re surprised by an old colleague of Gavin’s who just may hold the clues to finding Eve. When Ty and Sam try to figure out how to bring their friends home, Ty becomes sidetracked as he confronts his demons from his past.  

3-04 Fire Storm--01/30/2024
3-05 The Road Home (Part One)--02/06/2024
3-06 The Road Home (Part Two)--02/13/2024


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