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The Dead Zone S5E2 — Independence Day
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The Dead Zone•Season 5•Episode 2

Independence Day

7.6/10 · 147 votesJun 25, 200642 min

Ranked #1 of 11 in Season 5•+0.6 vs season avg

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Johnny has a vision of a dead Bruce in a multi-car accident on the highway, but finds that his every effort to stop it only makes things worse.

Directed byChris Bruno
Written byAdam Targum
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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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Adam Targum

Adam Targum

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Chris Bruno

Chris Bruno

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Mike Banas

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Shawn Pierce

Original Music Composer

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Michael Balfry

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Independence Day" is episode 2 of The Dead Zone season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 147 votes, ranking #1 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Chris Bruno and written by Adam Targum, it aired on June 25, 2006.

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