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Pilot
Episode Number 1
First Aired January 3, 2005
Written by Glenn Gordon Caron
Directed by Glenn Gordon Caron
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.5/17 (16.1 million viewers)
Review by: Scifi Weekly

Guest Stars

Arliss Howard as Capt. Kenneth Push
April Grace as Balinda Alexander
Margo Martindale as Psychic
Frank Wood as Crazed Man

Synopsis: "Hoping to prove to Allison that her dreams are stress induced, her scientist husband, Joe, sends descriptions of Allison's visions to a number of law enforcement agencies, expecting nothing to come of it. To his surprise, one of Allison's dreams bears an eerie similarity to a Texas homicide case involving a 17-year-old murder suspect. The case pits Allison against Capt. Kenneth Push, a cynical Texas Ranger who is suspicious of her psychic abilities." (Description from NBC.)

Suspicions and Certainties
Episode Number 2
First Aired January 10, 2005
Written by Glenn Gordon Caron
Directed by Vincent Misiano
Original Broadcast Rating: 12.2/19 (16.2 million viewers)

Guest Stars

John Mese as Ivan Kinetko
Elizabeth Lackey as Kamala
Romy Rosemont as Jury Consultant
Wallace Langham as Alan
Aisha Hinds as Maxine Harris
John Wesley as Judge

Synopsis: "Allison finally gets a call from her old boss, D.A. Devalos, who needs her help in selecting a jury who will return the death penalty for a twisted murderer/rapist. Initially, she is certain of her power to do good, but Allison suffers a crisis of confidence when she suspects she's put the wrong man on death row." (Description from NBC.)

A Couple of Choices
Episode Number 3
First Aired January 17, 2005
Written by Michael Angeli & Glenn Gordon Caron
Directed by Jeff Bleckner
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.9/16 (14.6 million viewers)

Guest Stars

David Cubitt as Det. Lee Scanlon
Silas Weir Mitchell as Mr. Conrad
Donna Bullock as Marriage Counselor
Jon Sklaroff as Mr. Rondell

Synopsis: "When Allison dreams of a husband and wife's murder/suicide, she blames the dream on an episode of Maury Povich until D.A. Devalos introduces her to his friend, Detective Lee Scanlon. For two years, Scanlon has been trying to track down the person he believes murdered his sister and her husband whose deaths were ruled a murder/suicide. Devalos thinks that Alison may be able to help Scanlon, but once he learns about her gift, Scanlon reacts with anger and skepticism. When Allison's theories start to pan out, Scanlon begins to realize that her powers may in fact be real - and they may be able to stop the killer before he murders again." (Description from NBC.)

Night of the Wolf
Episode Number 4
First Aired January 24, 2005
Written by René Echevarria
Directed by Artie Mandelberg
Original Broadcast Rating: 6.1/15 (15.7 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Anahi Bustillos as Witness
Brent Jennings as Wayne

Synopsis: "When Allison overhears a murder witness giving a false report to a police sketch artist, she tries to persuade D.A. Devalos that they are looking for the wrong man. A recurring nightmare that she is being chased through the airport by a vicious wolf holds the key that can save Allison when she comes face to face with the real murderer. Meanwhile, six-year-old Bridgette has a new playmate, which means Allison may not be the only DuBois family member who sees dead people." (Description from NBC.)

In Sickness and Adultery
Episode Number 5
First Aired January 31, 2005
Written by Michael Angeli
Directed by Aaron Lipstadt
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.7/17 (15.8 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Conor O'Farrell as Mr. Watt
John Wesley as Judge
Robert Blanche as Detective Pulaski
Margo Martindale as Catherine

Synopsis: "When Joe undergoes a medical procedure, Allison is very concerned and frustrated that her 'gift' can't shed light on her husband's health. She consults Catherine, the psychic who befriended her in the pilot episode. Catherine reassures her about Joe's health, but warns Allison that she will face a crisis involving a third person. When Allison has a vision of Joe with a mystery woman, she becomes suspicious that he is having an affair. Meanwhile, Allison is conflicted about whether or not to lie about her 'gift' on the stand in the murder trial of a wife killer whose victim she helped police find -- until Catherine comes to her aid, offering a unique solution." (Description from NBC.)

Coming Soon
Episode Number 6
First Aired February 7, 2005
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.0/17 (14 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Camryn Grimes as Sharona
Caroline Marcelle as Amélie
Reed Diamond as Jared Swanstrom

Synopsis: "When a good Samaritan shows up at the D.A.'s office to offer information on a recent burglary, Allison is convinced that he is a heinous serial killer of young women who has been haunting her dreams. In her effort to produce evidence against him, Allison tracks down a victim named Sharona who still appears very much alive. Meanwhile, Joe wonders if Allison's obsession with the suspected killer is due to the possibility that she is pregnant again." (Description from NBC.)

Jump Start
Episode Number 7
First Aired February 14, 2005
Written by Melinda Hsu
Directed by Artie Mandelberg
Original Broadcast Rating: 9.2/15 (14 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Thomas Ian Nicholas as Gregg
Conor O'Farrell as Larry Watt
Joey Slotnick as Brett Carter

Synopsis: "After Allison dreams about a young woman who commits suicide by jumping off a cliff, clues from the dream lead her to discover the body of a girl in a ravine. The crime is complicated when the dead girl's boyfriend, Gregg, turns out to be the son of defense attorney Larry Watt who had previously threatened to expose Allison's gift in court. While physical evidence implicates the senior Watt in the girl's death, Allison is convinced that the victim is trying to reveal the truth to her. Meanwhile, Joe is concerned about a colleague's health after Allison has a premonition." (Description from NBC.)

Lucky
Episode Number 8
First Aired February 21, 2005
Written by David Folwell
Directed by Peter Warner
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.6/16 (13.7 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Ryan Hurst as Michael Benoit
Jay Ferguson as Tommy Lehane
Colby French as Sgt. David Chadway

Synopsis: "Allison is emotionally drained when she awakens from a dream of her brother Michael being killed while serving in Afghanistan for the U.S. Army. Allison has added stress when she is given a frustrating arson case in which a young victim knows more than she is willing to reveal." (Description from NBC.)

Coded
Episode Number 9
First Aired February 28, 2005
Written by Moira Kirland
Directed by Bill L. Norton
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.7/18 (15.2 million viewers)

Guest Stars

David Cubitt as Det. Lee Scanlon
Don Harvey as Darrell Yellen
Joe Chrest as Henry Yellen
Jennette McCurdy as Sara Crewson
Maura Soden as Teacher

Synopsis: "When Ariel -- Allison's oldest daughter -- dreams of a girl who looks just like her being held prisoner by an ogre in a castle far away, Allison and Joe enlist the help of D.A. Devalos and Detective Lee Scanlon to figure out the mystery." (Description from NBC.)

The Other Side of the Tracks
Episode Number 10
First Aired March 14, 2005
Written by Chris Dingess
Directed by Eric Laneuville
Original Broadcast Rating: 11.6/18 (15.2 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Zach Grenier as Professor Leonard Cardwell
Elizabeth Lackey as Kamala
Wallace Langham as Alan
Michael Mantell as D.A. Nyles
Grace Zabriskie as Connie Buckley
Victor Talmadge as Ken Buckley

Synopsis: "Allison's recurring dream of two young boys who are racing a train -- only to become separated when one gets across the track and the other doesn't -- leads her to Professor Leonard Cardwell whose area of expertise is communication with the afterlife. Meanwhile, D.A. Devalos enlists Allison's help with a 14-year-old confessed murderer." (Description from NBC.)

I Married a Mind Reader
Episode Number 11
First Aired March 21, 2005
Written by René Echevarria
Directed by Duane Clark

Guest Stars

Frances Fisher as Abigail Marsh
Paul Blackthorne as Henry Stoller

Synopsis: "While nursing a nasty cold, Allison becomes obsessed with re-runs of a popular 1960s sit-com, 'I Married a Mind Reader,' starring husband and wife acting team Abigail Marsh and Henry Stoller - which was cancelled after Stoller was convicted of murdering Marsh." (Description from NBC.)

A Priest, a Doctor and a Medium Walk into an Execution Chamber
Episode Number 12
First Aired March 28, 2005
Written by Chris Dingess
Directed by Bill L. Norton
Original Broadcast Rating: 10.8/17 (13.6 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Bobby Coleman as Little Boy
David Cubitt as Det. Lee Scanlon
Conor O'Farrell as Larry Watt
Gino Montesinos as Reynaldo Cerrera
Jaimé P. Gomez as Steven Ramirez
Blake Robbins as Trooper

Synopsis: "When Allison witnesses the execution of a convicted drug lord whose girlfriend is murdered on the evening of his death, her powers to see the dead are put to the test. Allison also learns a tragic secret about the mother of Ariel's best friend." (Description from NBC.)

Being Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
Episode Number 13
First Aired April 25, 2005
Written by Melinda Hsu
Directed by Ronald L. Schwary
Original Broadcast Rating: 9.1/15

Guest Stars

David Cubitt as Det. Lee Scanlon
Chad Lowe as David Call
Fay Masterson as Female Passenger
Robert Patrick Benedict as Male Passenger

Synopsis: "Allison is caught in a moral dilemma when she has to decide whether to help investigators build a case against a cocky airline pilot suspected of murdering his wife." (Description from NBC.)

In the Rough
Episode Number 14
First Aired May 2, 2005
Written by René Echevarria
Directed by Duane Clark
Original Broadcast Rating: 9.7/15 (12.6 million viewers)

Guest Stars

Kathy Baker as Marjorie Dubois
David Cubitt as Det. Lee Scanlon
Paul Adelstein as Craig
Dean Norris as Owen Butler
Evan Parke as Det. Rickey
Bruce Gray as Joe's Dad
Samantha Quan as Debra

Synopsis: "Allison finds herself in a difficult spot when she has information that could cause a murderer to go free. At home, Joe's mother comes to visit." (Description from NBC.)

Penny for Your Thoughts
Episode Number 15
First Aired May 9, 2005
Written by Moira Kirland Dekker
Directed by Aaron Lipstadt
Original Broadcast Rating: 9.9/15 (12.8 million viewers)

Guest Stars

David Cubitt as Det. Lee Scanlon
Kay Panabaker as Elisha
Robert Joy as Dr. Kenneth Holloway
Mark Sheppard as Dr. Walker
Brent Jennings as Wayne
Andy Milder as Mr. Beauchamp

Synopsis: "Allison does battle with true evil when she is forced to confront the spirit of a psychopathic doctor responsible for the murder of 14 young girls before he can claim his next victim. At home, Joe has his hands full when Ariel is accused of cheating by her math teacher." (Description from NBC.)

When Push Comes to Shove
Episode Number 16
First Aired May 23, 2005
Written by Chris Dingess
Directed by Aaron Lipstadt

Guest Stars

Arliss Howard as Capt. Kenneth Push

Synopsis: "Reprising his role from the pilot episode, Arliss Howard guest stars as Capt. Kenneth Push of the Texas Rangers who literally puts his life on the line to help Allison find a serial killer before he can claim his next victim." (Description from NBC.)

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