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Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
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Episode 1
Joe Greene returns to his brother Russell’s home where his son is living. On the drive, he causes an accident that kills two people and puts a child in the hospital. He does not tell anyone. The crossover continues on Promised Land S02E01 The Road Home (II).
Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Mimi SchmirGuest stars Faith Hill, Courtland Mead, Gerald McRaney, Sarah Schaub, Richard Thomas, Eddie Karr, Celeste Holm, Connie Ray
Episode 2
A couple expecting their first child have a baby shower at a café where Andrew is the temporary worker. Tess and Monica are Lamaze teachers. During a visit to the doctor, the parents learn their child has Down Syndrome.
Directed by Tim Van PattenWritten by Mimi SchmirGuest stars Chris Burke, Betsy Brantley, Bill Smitrovich, Olivia Porcaro
Episode 3
Hero-worship plays havoc when an impressionable youth develops a bond with a troubled Salt Lake Saints point guard. The angels join forces to redirect the path of both people, rescuing them from immediate and future danger.
Directed by Tim Van PattenGuest stars Alexis Cruz, Cloris Leachman, Paul Winfield, Charles Malik Whitfield, Jamil Walker Smith, Marquise Wilson, Alonzo Mourning, Greg Ostertag
Episode 4
The angels must help some homeless children who have banded together to be a family. They need a secure place to live and to find their faith again.
Directed by Victor LoblWritten by Bob CollearyGuest stars Alexis Cruz, Christopher Masterson, Madeline Zima, Azura Skye, Rashaan Nall
Episode 5
A distraught farmer in a drought-stricken community files suit against God. Tess arrives to defend, and Monica to testify. The trial teaches the farmer and everyone else in town the value of being good neighbors, and also drives home a stern lesson about the inherent folly of theodicy – an attempt to judge God by human standards.
Directed by Victor LoblGuest stars Robert Guillaume, Debra Jo Rupp, J. Kenneth Campbell, Donnie Jeffcoat, Jennifer Lambert, Ray Xifo, John de Lancie
Episode 6
The communal gathering breeds desperation at a summer camp for HIV-positive girls. The angels act quickly to stop the girls from contemplating their suicide pact.
Directed by Sandor SternWritten by Ken LaZebnikGuest stars Alexis Cruz, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Thora Birch, Olivia Hack, Meagan Good, Jade Villalon
Episode 7
Monica and Rafael have a day off and go to the beach. Their vacation is cut short when they find a message in a bottle from someone asking for help.
Directed by Bethany Rooney, Victor LoblGuest stars Alexis Cruz, Jack Riley, Larry Gelman, Pamala Tyson, Shashawnee Hall, Sal Viscuso, Estelle Parsons, William Devane
Episode 8
Substituting for a fellow angel, Andrew unwittingly draws a bidding war at a bachelor auction for charity. The angels serve up an elegant meal and an important life lesson.
Guest stars Charles Rocket, Keene Curtis, Lisa Eichhorn, Morgan Fairchild, Stephanie Zimbalist, Paul Keith, Vince Melocchi, Elayn J. Taylor
Episode 9
Monica and Tess expose the truth of a Hollywood blacklisting scandal when they're sent to aid a powerful, Tinseltown agent.
Directed by Gabrielle BeaumontGuest stars Jordan Charney, Brooke Stephens, Joseph Campanella, Kimberly Oja, Janet Leigh, Michael A. Goorjian, Swoosie Kurtz, Tony Crane
Episode 10
When parental superstition threatens the career of a budding Broadway actress, the angels step in to redirect the faith of both mother and daughter.
Guest stars Carrie Hamilton, Jode Leigh Edwards, Michele Maika, Tim Conway, Al Hirschfeld, Carol Channing, Rita Moreno, Carol Burnett
Episode 11
Crushed by the accidental death of her husband 35 years earlier, Annie Doyle struggles to cope with the gradual loss of her eyesight. The angels befriend the ostracized woman and lead her to redemption.
Directed by Victor Lobl, Sandor SternGuest stars Bonnie Bartlett, Matt Clark, Sterling Brimley, Suzanne Ventulett, Michael Trucco, Piper Laurie
Episode 12
When a developmentally disabled man's brother disappears into a blizzard on Christmas Eve, Monica comes to comfort him by reliving her experience with the famed author Mark Twain.
Directed by Gabrielle BeaumontWritten by Bob CollearyGuest stars Randy Travis, Paul Wittenburg, Monique Ridge-Williams, Paul Winfield, Helena Carroll, Kate Fuglei, John Cullum
Episode 13
Harry Applegate is forgiven after Monica and Tess bring his wife and his mistress together shortly after his death. The angels help them find it in their hearts to allow God to repair their pain and move on.
Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by Ken LaZebnikGuest stars Polly Bergen, Victoria Jackson, Lainie Kazan, Don Cosney
Episode 14
Linda is graduating from law school. Her sister Holly comes for the ceremony. Holly learns her sister is being physically abused by her husband. The angels and Holly must help the husband to control his anger and Linda and the children to heal.
Guest stars Gabrielle Carteris, Elizabeth Berridge, J.C. MacKenzie, Joe Pichler, Alexandra Artrip
Episode 15
When a widowed minister of a small town loses his faith, he rediscovers it when a series of mysterious phone calls lead to the entire town regaining hope.
Guest stars Chris Mulkey, Tina Lifford, K. Todd Freeman, Adam Wylie, Morgan Rusler, Renee Olstead, Barbara Mandrell
Episode 16
Monica tries to help a young mother overcome her drug addition. Meanwhile, Tess must help the parents learn not to enable their daughter in her drug life. The woman has to learn to be a real mother to her child.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraWritten by Ken LaZebnikGuest stars Alanna Ubach, Mary-Joan Negro, John Cothran, Susan Traylor, Dan Lauria, Romany Malco
Episode 17
The angels must help a man who is dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease learn how to find peace and help his family through the ordeal.
Written by Marilyn OsbornGuest stars Haley Joel Osment, Linda Purl, Ian Meltzer, Gregory Harrison, Walter Lansbarkis
Episode 18
A man is a witness to a brutal hate crime, but he is afraid to go to the police to report what he saw. The angels must help him overcome his fear in order that justice be done.
Written by Ken LaZebnikGuest stars Alan Oppenheimer, Cyril O'Reilly, Todd Rulapaugh, Mary Donnelly-Haskell, Jeff Cahill, William Hubbard Knight, Steve Monroe, Michael Chiklis
Episode 19
An Army command is bitter and being difficult with his recruits. His son dies, but for him, it is worse this was the son who was an enthusiastic soldier, unlike his remaining one who hates being under his command.
Guest stars Michael Cudlitz, Alexis Cruz, Vincent Laresca, Rose Portillo, Edward James Olmos
Episode 20
Aaron is an intelligent teen who enters a spelling contest. His brother Michael is the only one who supports him as the mother gives all her attention to Michael. The father deserted them. The angels must help heal the family.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Bob CollearyGuest stars Noah Fleiss, Gregg Daniel, Jesse Raynes, Bess Armstrong
Episode 21
Monica suffers amnesia and meets the bitter Dr. Crayton while he's on his way to watch the execution of his wife's murderer. Later she shows him that forgiveness and faith is the only way he will achieve peace.
Guest stars Dakin Matthews, Devon Odessa, Gary Grubbs, Connor Trinneer, Irma P. Hall, Michael Moriarty, Jeff Olson
Episode 22
Maury and his comedy partner split their act years ago in anger, but now are being inducted into the Hall of Fame. They try to get along to perform an act for the induction ceremony, but argue about who is the real star.
Directed by Victor LoblGuest stars Tom Poston, Tom Dreesen, Johnny Brown, Jack Carter, Johnny Dark, Howard Storm, Lisa Pescia, Jerry Stiller
Episode 23
A young woman with financial problems and a deep secret enters a beauty pageant in hopes of wining the prize money. The angels help her see that trust in people and faith in God is what she needs to repair her life.
Directed by Terrence O'Hara, Gene ReynoldsWritten by Bob Colleary, Ann Elder, Susan Cridland WickGuest stars Alexis Cruz, Ele Keats, Seth Adkins, Victoria Mallory, Ashley Thompson
Episode 24
A man is ordered by the court to stay in his own slum apartments for two weeks. He has lost his faith and forgotten all his father taught him. Then his son is shot and no help is found in the building.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraWritten by Glenn BerenbeimGuest stars Jeannie Elias, Doris Belack, George O. Gore II, Melody Garrett, Jeremy Foley, Nealla Gordon, Jack Laufer, Bruce Davison
Episode 25
Two teens plan to marry after they finish high school. When the mothers meet, they recognize each other, and it opens old wounds that could tear the teenagers apart. The angels must heal the mothers’ friendship and save the teens.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraGuest stars Alexis Cruz, Mercedes McNab, Senta Moses, Alley Mills, Karen Austin, Corbin Allred, David Kirk Chambers
Episode 26
Monica is assigned to accompany a group of U.S. businesspeople to China to negotiate a merger. An employee is reluctant to go due to a secret from her past.
Directed by Tim Van PattenGuest stars Russell Wong, Bai Ling, Ben Bode, Ping Wu, Jack Ong, Adrian Pasdar, Nina Girvetz, Christina Ma
Episode 27
Jean risks her life by trying to find her daughter in China.
Directed by Tim Van PattenGuest stars Russell Wong, Bai Ling, Ben Bode, Ping Wu, Jack Ong, Adrian Pasdar, Si Si Chen, Jim Lau
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Roma DowneyMonica
Della ReeseTess
John DyeAndrew
Valerie BertinelliGloria
Alexis CruzRafael
Cloris LeachmanRuth
Rue McClanahanLila Winslow
Patty DukeJean
CBSUnited States
