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The Dead Zone S3E12 — Tipping Point (1)
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The Dead Zone•Season 3•Episode 12

Tipping Point (1)

7.7/10 · 159 votesAug 22, 200442 min

Ranked #1 of 12 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

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As problems with his dead zone become life threatening, Johnny must decide if brain surgery is an option, knowing he will lose the psychic abilities that may help prevent Armageddon.

Directed byMichael Robison
Written byKarl Schaefer
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Cast4

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall

Johnny Smith

Nicole De Boer

Nicole De Boer

Sarah Bracknell Bannerman

Chris Bruno

Chris Bruno

Walt Bannerman

John L. Adams

John L. Adams

Bruce Lewis

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Michael Robison

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Karl Schaefer

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Daria Ellerman

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Patric Caird

Original Music Composer

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Shawn Pierce

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Michael Balfry

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Tipping Point (1)" is episode 12 of The Dead Zone season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 159 votes, ranking #1 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Michael Robison and written by Karl Schaefer, it aired on August 22, 2004.

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