is the title of the pilot episode of the 2002 science fiction miniseries Taken , produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hooper. Premiering on the Sci-Fi Channel on December 2, 2002, this 88-minute premiere launches a multi-generational epic centered on alien abductions, government cover-ups, and the intertwined lives of three families. Episode Plot Summary
Sally Clarke, a lonely housewife, encounters a mysterious itinerant named John hiding in her shed. After a brief encounter, John departs, leaving Sally pregnant with a child who will carry a unique genetic legacy. Cast and Characters Beyond the SkyTaken : Season 1 Episode 1
Sally Clarke (played by Catherine Dent ) and her son, Jacob, who represent the human-alien hybrid bloodline. Production Details Executive Producer: Steven Spielberg Director: Tobe Hooper Writer: Leslie Bohem Original Air Date: December 2, 2002 Runtime: 88 minutes is the title of the pilot episode of
The episode features a large ensemble cast that represents the different perspectives of the alien phenomenon: After a brief encounter, John departs, leaving Sally
Owen Crawford (played by Joel Gretsch ) and his sons, who lead the ruthless government conspiracy to hide the truth.
Following a reported flying saucer crash, ambitious Captain Owen Crawford maneuvers to take over the secret government investigation, discovering that the aliens may have the ability to appear in human form.
The premiere spans several years, establishing the foundations of a decades-long mystery: