Awake

2012
Awake

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Pilot Mar 01, 2012

When Detective Michael Britten regains consciousness following his family's car accident, he is told that his wife Hannah perished, but that his teen son, Rex, has survived. As he tries to put the pieces of his life back together he awakens again in a world in which his wife is very much alive, but his son Rex died in the accident. In order to keep both of his loved ones alive he begins living two dueling realities. Trying to regain some normalcy Michael turns to his work solving crimes in both worlds with the help of two different partners, Detective Isaiah "Bird" Freeman and Detective Efrem Vega. He begins to solve impossible cases by using his dueling realities to gain unique perspectives and link clues that cross over from world to world. Helping Michael to navigate his new existence are his bureau assigned therapists Dr. Evans and Dr. Lee..

EP2 The Little Guy Mar 08, 2012

Detective Michael Britten continues to deal with his parallel versions of reality. In one world he's looking for ways to reconnect with his son, Rex, by offering him some normalcy while they deal with his mother's death. In the other, Britten works to understand the emotions that his grieving wife, Hannah is going through. Meanwhile, a witness in the murder of a homeless man tells Britten and his rookie partner, Vega that a "small guy" was spotted at the scene of the crime. When that clue crosses over into the case Britten is working on in his other reality, Bird, is confused by his partner's sudden interest in the height of the suspects they are investigating. Meanwhile, Britten's captain, shows growing concern over his behavior. Later, the events surrounding the fateful accident that changed Britten's life come into question and throughout, Dr. Lee and Dr. Evans continue to present their dueling theories on Britton's condition.

EP3 Guilty Mar 15, 2012

Rex is kidnapped by an escaped convict Michael arrested 10 years ago; an investigation in Michael's other reality gets in the way of an event honoring his deceased son; clues from both realities lead to Michael's sanity being questioned.

EP4 Kate is Enough Mar 22, 2012

While investigating an alleged suicide during an upscale yacht party with Detective Vega, Detective Britten runs into Rex's former babysitter Kate. Later, in a case Britten is investigating with Bird, Kate appears again, this time as a suspect. Dr. Lee and Dr. Evans try to help him make sense of his run in with these two very different versions of the same woman.

EP5 Oregon Mar 29, 2012

Detective Britten suddenly becomes a suspect in his own case when an FBI agent, Santoro, questions his methods of tracking down a serial killer thought to be dead. Meanwhile, in the wake of her son's death, Hannah is finding comfort in exploring the possibility of moving to Oregon and going back to school.

EP6 That's Not My Penguin Apr 05, 2012

While working a hostage situation with Detective Vega, Detective Michael Britten unexpectedly finds himself collaborating with Dr. Lee. In an effort to calm down Gabriel Wyath -- a patient who has threatened to blow up a mental hospital -- Britten is compromised, and the effects follow him into his other reality. Meanwhile, Rex introduces his girlfriend, Emma, to his dad and Bird shows concern over Britten's lack of focus due to his sleepless nights.

EP7 Ricky's Tacos Apr 12, 2012

An unexpected tip leads Detective Britten to an empty warehouse that was tied to a case he was investigating prior to the accident. His curiosity causes concern for Captain Harper. Meanwhile, Hannah prepares for the move to Oregon. Bird and Britten investigate a mysterious suicide, while Detective Vega and Britten work on a 3 year-old homicide. Later, Dr. Lee gives Britten the key to solving one of his cases while Dr. Evans helps him make a decision about the move.

EP8 Nightswimming Apr 19, 2012

Detective Britten helps reunite and prepare a couple for a new life in the witness protection program; an introduction between Detective Vega and Britten's longtime informant doesn't go smoothly.

EP9 Game Day Apr 26, 2012

The final play in a big football rivalry happens differently in Detective Britten's two realities; Rex's heart is broken; Vega and Hannah plan a going-away party for Britten.

EP10 Slack Water May 03, 2012

Detective Britten and Bird look into what appears to be a case of gang violence, but clues from his other reality force him to look a little closer. Meanwhile, Hannah uses her intuition to talk through a tough situation with Rex's girlfriend Emma. Later, Captain Harper finds herself having to take back a promise and Detective Vega is planning Britten's going away party.

EP11 Say Hello to My Little Friend May 10, 2012

An unusual dream disrupts Britten's ability to switch realities, and a mysterious man causes him distress; Captain Harper becomes increasingly concerned over Britten's erratic behavior.

EP12 Two Birds May 17, 2012

Detective Britten doesn't know who to trust when the truth behind the accident begins to reveal itself and a high-ranking conspiracy threatens both of his realities. In a moment of frustration, Britten decides to take the law into his own hands and goes after Detective Hawkins, putting himself and Bird in the crosshairs of the conspirators. Captain Harper is instructed to clean up the mess. Later, when questioned about his partner, Detective Vega begins to have concerns about his Captain's intentions.

EP13 Turtles All the Way Down May 24, 2012

As Britten starts to realize the truth behind the accident, a conspiracy threatens both of his realities; Britten goes after Detective Hawkins; Dr. Lee and Dr. Evans come together in a debate that forces Britten to choose a path.
7.8| 0h30m| TV-14| en| More Info
Released: 01 March 2012 Canceled
Producted By: NBC Studios
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.nbc.com/awake
Synopsis

Michael lives in two separate realities after a car accident. In one reality, his wife Hannah survives the accident; in the other reality, his son Rex survives. Michael does not know which reality is "real", and uses the wristbands to differentiate the two. He sees two therapists: Dr. Jonathan Lee in the "red reality" and Dr. Judith Evans in the "green reality". At work, Michael's erratic behavior triggers clashes with his team; they do not know about Michael's uncanny ability to solve crimes using details from both realities.

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flyingtree-184-598230 This was a fantastic show. The premise should be rated a TEN in the difficulty area were TV script writing judged like Diving or Gymnastics. When they say a show "makes you think" this is the type of show they mean. Would be writers wonder "How could I keep these two scripts moving ahead in parallel week after week without stepping all over one another." Imagine how a TEAM of writers must struggle to coordinate with each other and nobody writes TV scripts alone in a garret like a lonely novelist in the 1800's. Read a good explication of all the shots and sound tracks needed to make a simple walk along conversation between two characters work fluidly without either the conversational thread getting lost or the viewer getting sea sick from all the viewpoints. Then consider this. This main character goes into his job and his house and everything about it must fit into a time line where EVERYTHING might be different, from the pictures on his desk to the dishes in the kitchen. Yet this show does all that while working well as a procedural crime detection show. He must solve murders in an environment where half the time the victim isn't dead.Maybe it's not that tricky why the decision makers say "How about a bunch of zombies running around eating people?" Makes my decision easy. Turn it off.
sharmabhishek134 It's been 2 years now and i have seen many of TV series in one go. Like, "started Prison Break today" and after a month, "I'm off to Breaking Bad". But here I came across a damn great one. I'm shocked why people around me never came to know of this great Thriller, Fantasy Series. But lately, I started it and Voila, it was like over in a week. It just grasped me so much that I was in it's control all-over. Even when i went to sleep, I imagined myself as 'Britten' and that i would reach that parallel universe. Again, the cast is just so great! The psychiatrists, I just love them. Their way of reasoning in every episode, their one-sided approach to every story and case Britten goes through. But now I'm feeling sad that the show has been discontinued. It ought to have continued like for a 4-5 Seasons. It must have had a grand-finale, great buzz around, a ton of Grammys in it's name. I just hope this is read over by Jason Isaacs and some great TV-network who would feel to continue this show and make my dream come true.
feltra-antura This show is absolutely amazing! The acting, especially that of the protagonist, played by Jason Isaacs, is outstanding. I really liked the ending, I thought it was greatly satisfying, and I am actually happy that the show was canceled because it wrapped up the story nicely. I cannot quite put my finger on what exactly was so appealing about this show. I think it was the likability of Detective Britten. I thought of Michael Britten as the quintessential hero, I really took a liking to him. I would recommend this show to anyone without hesitation.I'm going to buy the Blu-ray when it comes out! NBC, don't fail me now!If ever Detective Britten, and Shawn Spencer (of Psych) joined forces, they'd be a force to be reckoned with!Good thing Psych hasn't been canceled, I would never watch TV again.
Kathleen Gaunt Bell I first heard about this show in early 2011 and I was immediately intrigued. Jason Isaacs was perfect as Michael Britten.I love well-done crime/forensic shows and this show had that and so much more. The crime/suspense themes in the show could have stood on their own, but the underlying thread of grief made it exceptional.I loved this show on so many levels it's difficult to describe. I would so dearly love to see it continue but it seems that when I truly love a show it doesn't make it to a second season (Flash Forward comes to mind). But even Flash Forward wasn't really in the same league as Awake.Save Awake! http://change.org/petitions/a-wake-up-nbc