Chronicles the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that leaves most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, survivors band together to begin the difficult task of fighting back against the aggressive aliens. Outside of Boston, history professor Tom Mason helps lead a small army named 2nd Massachusetts in the battle of their lives to preserve their families and what's left of mankind.

Originally broadcast as a television program in 2011. DVD release date: Jun. 5, 2012. Special features include: animating a Skitter; Falling Skies panel: San Diego comic-con 2011; behind the scenes featurettes; audio commentaries; unanswered questions: season 2 sneak peak.

Disc 1. (Ep. 1-4) Two-hour series premiere, part 1,Live and learn ; Two-hour series premiere, part 2, The armory ; Prisoner of war ; Grace -- Disc 2. (Ep. 5-8) Silent kill ; Sanctuary, pt. 1 & 2 ; What hides beneath -- Disc 3. (Ep. 9-10) Mutiny ; Eight hours (season finale) ; Special features.