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Johnny Smith discovers he has developed psychic abilities after a coma.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Johnny Smith discovers he has developed psychic abilities after a coma.
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Episode 1
After six years in a coma following a near-fatal car accident, Johnny awakens to find he has the gift of second sight.
Directed by Rob LiebermanWritten by Michael Piller, Shawn Piller, Michael PillerGuest stars Campbell Lane, Gina Chiarelli, Emily Holmes, Alvin Sanders, David Ogden Stiers, John Hainsworth, Justin Stillwell, Kenya Jo Kennedy
Episode 2
Johnny uses his psychic powers to help solve a serial murder case.
Directed by Rob LiebermanWritten by Michael Piller, Shawn Piller, Michael PillerGuest stars Kristen Dalton, Emily Holmes, David Ogden Stiers, Michael St. John Smith, Dominic Louis, Rick Tae, Tyler Williamson, Daniel Williamson
Episode 3
Johnny gains trust in his powers after they enable him to save a star high school athlete from a life-threatening heart condition.
Directed by John LafiaWritten by Michael Piller, Shawn Piller, Michael PillerGuest stars Kristen Dalton, Sandra Ferens, Ted Cole, Alvin Sanders, David Ogden Stiers, Christopher Masterson, Jamie Mayo, Anna Hagan
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Michael RobisonWritten by Michael Piller, Tor Alexander Valenza, Joe Menosky, Joe MenoskyGuest stars Sheila Moore, David Nykl, George Murdock, Alisen Richmond-Peck, Sarah Deakins, Elizabeth Ann Bennett, Boyan Vukelic, Stephen Park
Episode 5
Johnny is called to serve on a jury and uses his powers to uncover the real facts in the case.
Directed by Rob LiebermanWritten by Michael TaylorGuest stars Eric Keenleyside, Blu Mankuma, Birkett Turton, David Ogden Stiers, Jim Byrnes, Wanda Cannon, Julia Arkos, Manoj Sood
Episode 6
Johnny experiences disturbing visions in his home that lead him to discover the truth about his mother's death.
Directed by James A. ContnerWritten by Michael Piller, Shawn Piller, Michael PillerGuest stars Kristen Dalton, Fulvio Cecere, David Ogden Stiers, Spencer Achtymichuk, Anna Hagan, Bill Mondy, Susan Bain, Anita Adams
Episode 7
While trying to rescue a runaway teen, Johnny is exposed to mind-altering drugs which have a uniquely adverse effect on his brain.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, David Benz, David BenzGuest stars Sarah Lind, Mark Hildreth, Julie Patzwald, Jesse Moss, Rick Tae, Catherine Barroll, Karen Holness, Elizabeth McCarthy
Episode 8
Struck with a vision of a fiery explosion, Johnny must distinguish between his dream world and reality in order to prevent a disaster.
Directed by Rob LiebermanWritten by Michael Piller, David GoldsmithGuest stars Gina Chiarelli, Lindsay Price, David Ogden Stiers, Anna Hagan, Bill Mondy, Dominic Louis, Keith Lim, Biski Gugushe
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Michael ShapiroWritten by Philip DeGuere Jr.Guest stars Kristen Dalton, Betty Phillips, Mitchell Kosterman, David Ogden Stiers, Spencer Achtymichuk, Fred Keating, Bill Mondy, Stephen E. Miller
Episode 10
Johnny's life is threatened when he's charged with witchcraft in a small New England town.
Directed by Michael RobisonWritten by David Benullo, David Benullo, Craig SilversteinGuest stars Kristen Dalton, Tom Butler, Kirsten Zien, Jane Sowerby, David Ogden Stiers, Michael St. John Smith, Bill Mondy, Ben Immanuel
Episode 11
Things heat up between Johnny and Dana during a "pretend" dinner date, which Dana plans to use as the basis for a cover story.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Michael TaylorGuest stars Kristen Dalton, Callum Keith Rennie, David Ogden Stiers, Rick Tae, Anna Hagan, Leila Johnson
Episode 12
Johnny's visions reach across time when he joins forces with a psychic Native American shaman from centuries past to avert a major disaster.
Directed by Rachel TalalayWritten by Joe MenoskyGuest stars Adam Beach, Len Doncheff, Michelle Harrison, Spencer Achtymichuk, Bill Mondy, Connor McLean
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Rob LiebermanWritten by Michael Piller, Craig SilversteinGuest stars Kristen Dalton, Garry Chalk, Paul Campbell, Malcolm Stewart, David Ogden Stiers, Michaela Mann, Spencer Achtymichuk, Anthony Harrison
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Anthony Michael HallJohnny Smith
Nicole De BoerSarah Bracknell Bannerman
Chris BrunoWalt Bannerman
John L. AdamsBruce Lewis
Connor PriceJohnny 'J.J.' Bannerman
Kristen DaltonDana Bright
Martin DonovanMalcolm Janus
Jennifer FinniganAlex Sinclair
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