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The Best Episodes of The Dead Zone Season 1

Genres:DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:USA Network

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

Johnny Smith discovers he has developed psychic abilities after a coma.
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
7.2
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.5
7.4
7.1

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  • Unreasonable Doubt
    7.7/10(247)
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    #1 - Unreasonable Doubt

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 7/14/2002

    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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  • Shaman
    7.7/10(232)
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    #2 - Shaman

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 9/8/2002

    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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  • Wheel of Fortune (1)
    7.5/10(323)
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    #3 - Wheel of Fortune (1)

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 6/16/2002

    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: N/A

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  • What It Seems (2)
    7.4/10(255)
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    #4 - What It Seems (2)

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 6/23/2002

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

    Director: Rob Lieberman

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Siege
    7.4/10(202)
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    #5 - The Siege

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 8/11/2002

    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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  • Destiny
    7.4/10(179)
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    #6 - Destiny

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 9/15/2002

    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: N/A

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  • The House
    7.3/10(203)
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    #7 - The House

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 7/21/2002

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

    Director: James A. Contner

    Writer: N/A

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  • Here There Be Monsters
    7.2/10(197)
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    #8 - Here There Be Monsters

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 8/18/2002

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

    Director: Michael Robison

    Writer: N/A

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  • Quality of Life
    7.1/10(245)
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    #9 - Quality of Life

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 6/30/2002

    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: N/A

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  • Netherworld
    7.0/10(205)
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    #10 - Netherworld

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 8/4/2002

    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: N/A

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  • Dinner with Dana
    6.9/10(196)
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    #11 - Dinner with Dana

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 8/25/2002

    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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  • Enigma
    6.8/10(243)
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    #12 - Enigma

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 7/7/2002

    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: N/A

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  • Enemy Mind
    6.6/10(194)
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    #13 - Enemy Mind

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 7/28/2002

    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: N/A

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Unreasonable Doubt" is the best rated episode of "The Dead Zone" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 247 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".