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The Dead Zone S2E11 — Playing God

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The Dead Zone•Season 2•Episode 11

Playing God

8.0/10 · 209 votesMar 30, 200344 min

Ranked #3 of 19 in Season 2•+0.6 vs season avg

When Johnny is reunited with two close friends from high school, one of whom is awaiting a heart transplant, he is tormented by a vision of the other becoming the donor.

Directed byMichael Vejar

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Anthony Michael Hall

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Johnny Smith

Nicole De Boer

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Michael Vejar

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Episode Summary

"Playing God" is episode 11 of The Dead Zone season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 209 votes, ranking #3 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Michael Vejar, it aired on March 30, 2003.

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