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The Best Episodes of The Dead Zone Season 1

Every episode of The Dead Zone Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Dead Zone Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Dead Zone Season 1

Johnny Smith discovers he has developed psychic abilities after a coma.

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  1. 7.7/10(251 votes)

    #1 - Unreasonable Doubt

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    S1:E5

    Johnny is called to serve on a jury and uses his powers to uncover the real facts in the case.

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  2. 7.7/10(234 votes)

    #2 - Shaman

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    S1:E12

    Johnny's visions reach across time when he joins forces with a psychic Native American shaman from centuries past to avert a major disaster.

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  3. 7.5/10(329 votes)

    #3 - Wheel of Fortune (1)

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    S1:E1

    After six years in a coma following a near-fatal car accident, Johnny awakens to find he has the gift of second sight.

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    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.4/10(260 votes)

    #4 - What It Seems (2)

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    S1:E2

    Johnny uses his psychic powers to help solve a serial murder case.

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    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.4/10(204 votes)

    #5 - The Siege

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    S1:E9

    Johnny attempts to manipulate the events during a hostage situation in a bank but each time he makes a move, the ending changes for the worse.

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  6. 7.4/10(182 votes)

    #6 - Destiny

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    S1:E13

    When Johnny's prediction of a tragic fire comes true, the incident brings him unwanted media coverage, as well as the attention of Greg Stillson, a very ambitious young candidate for Congress.

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    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 7.3/10(206 votes)

    #7 - The House

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    S1:E6

    Johnny experiences disturbing visions in his home that lead him to discover the truth about his mother's death.

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    Writer:N/A
  9. 7.2/10(199 votes)

    #8 - Here There Be Monsters

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    S1:E10

    Johnny's life is threatened when he's charged with witchcraft in a small New England town.

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  10. 7.1/10(248 votes)

    #9 - Quality of Life

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    S1:E3

    Johnny gains trust in his powers after they enable him to save a star high school athlete from a life-threatening heart condition.

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    Director:John Lafia
    Writer:N/A
  11. 7.0/10(207 votes)

    #10 - Netherworld

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    S1:E8

    Struck with a vision of a fiery explosion, Johnny must distinguish between his dream world and reality in order to prevent a disaster.

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    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:N/A
  12. 6.9/10(198 votes)

    #11 - Dinner with Dana

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    S1:E11

    Things heat up between Johnny and Dana during a "pretend" dinner date, which Dana plans to use as the basis for a cover story.

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    Director:Jon Cassar
  13. 6.8/10(247 votes)

    #12 - Enigma

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    S1:E4

    In helping an old man find his long lost love, Johnny himself falls in love with the woman through visions he has of her in her youth.

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    Writer:N/A
  14. 6.6/10(196 votes)

    #13 - Enemy Mind

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    S1:E7

    While trying to rescue a runaway teen, Johnny is exposed to mind-altering drugs which have a uniquely adverse effect on his brain.

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    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:N/A

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Unreasonable Doubt" is the best rated episode of "The Dead Zone" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 251 votes. Directed by Rob Lieberman and written by Michael Taylor, it aired on 7/14/2002. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Shaman".