Ep 6. No Ordinary Visitors

"No Ordinary Visitors" is the sixth episode of the first season of the American television series, No Ordinary Family. The episode follows the Powell family as they face new challenges and unexpected visitors while trying to balance their ordinary lives with their extraordinary abilities.

The episode starts with the Powell family attending a school dance. Jim (Michael Chiklis) and Stephanie (Julie Benz) are chaperoning while their kids, Daphne (Kay Panabaker) and JJ (Jimmy Bennett), are enjoying the night with their friends. However, their peaceful night is interrupted when Jim's new boss, Rebecca Jessup (Aisha Hinds), crashes the party. Rebecca wants to discuss Jim's work and is surprised to see him at a school dance. Meanwhile, JJ is struggling to talk to his crush, Natalie (Lucy Hale), when he suddenly gets an unexpected power surge.

The next day, Stephanie is contacted by Dr. Dayton King (Josh Stewart), who claims to know about the Powells' powers. Dayton invites Stephanie to his lab to run some tests and learn more about their abilities. Stephanie is hesitant but eventually agrees to go.

At the lab, Dayton shows Stephanie a machine that can enhance her powers. Stephanie is excited to test it out, but things take a dangerous turn when the machine malfunctions and puts her in a coma. Jim, Daphne, and JJ rush to the lab to save Stephanie.

As the Powells deal with these events, they are also faced with another challenge: a family of aliens have come to Earth and are seeking asylum. The aliens' leader, Lucy (Tricia Helfer), asks for the Powells' help in communicating with humans and finding a place to settle. The Powells are initially skeptical but soon realize the aliens' authenticity. However, not everyone in the government is as understanding as the Powells, and the aliens' safety is at risk.

Overall, "No Ordinary Visitors" is an episode that highlights the challenges of being a superpowered family. The Powells must navigate everyday life while also dealing with unexpected visitors and external threats. The episode also explores the themes of trust, acceptance, and the consequences of tampering with one's abilities. With its mix of action, drama, and humor, "No Ordinary Visitors" is a strong episode that keeps the audience engaged and invested in the Powells' journey.