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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!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 12 - Shaman
    7.7/10(273 votes)

    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.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:Joe Menosky

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  2. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 5 - Unreasonable Doubt
    7.6/10(291 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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  3. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 1 - Wheel of Fortune (1)
    7.5/10(386 votes)

    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.

    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 2 - What It Seems (2)
    7.4/10(305 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 9 - The Siege
    7.4/10(236 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael Shapiro
    Writer:Philip DeGuere Jr.

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  6. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 6 - The House
    7.3/10(243 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:James A. Contner
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 13 - Destiny
    7.3/10(211 votes)

    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.

    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 10 - Here There Be Monsters
    7.2/10(232 votes)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 3 - Quality of Life
    7.1/10(294 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Lafia
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 8 - Netherworld
    7.0/10(239 votes)

    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.

    Director:Rob Lieberman
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 11 - Dinner with Dana
    6.8/10(228 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:Michael Taylor

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  12. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 4 - Enigma
    6.7/10(286 votes)

    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.

    Director:Michael Robison
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Dead Zone Season 1 Episode 7 - Enemy Mind
    6.5/10(231 votes)

    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.

    Director:Jon Cassar
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Shaman" is the best rated episode of "The Dead Zone" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 273 votes. Directed by Rachel Talalay and written by Joe Menosky, it aired on 9/8/2002. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Unreasonable Doubt".