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Awake Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2012 - 2012
LAPD detective Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs) lives in two parallel worlds after surviving his family's car accident in the only season of this reality-bending drama. In one existence, Britten's wife has survived the crash and his son has perished; in the other, his son continues to live but his wife was killed. While trying to regain footing in his complex double lives, he continues his efforts to crack cases in both worlds.
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 60 mins
In the premiere of this drama, a detective awakens after his family's car accident to discover he's living in two parallel worlds. In one, his wife survived the crash and his son perished. In the other, his son continues to live but his wife was killed. While trying to regain footing in his complex double lives, he continues his efforts to crack cases in both worlds.
Episode 2
The Little Guy
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 60 mins
As he continues to navigate his two versions of reality, Michael investigates the murder of a homeless person, with a mysterious man with short stature soon materializing as a suspect. Meanwhile, Michael's bizarre behavior is scrutinized by his superior; the accident that shattered Michael's life comes into clearer focus; and Michael's therapists analyze his condition.
Episode 3
Guilty
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 60 mins
Michael's parallel realities begin spinning into chaos when his son is kidnapped by an on-the-lam convict who has a connection to Michael's past. In his other dimension, Michael searches for a missing teenage boy, yet developments in both worlds cause others to doubt Michael's sanity.
Episode 4
Kate Is Enough
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 60 mins
A purported suicide during a high-end yacht party leads Michael to an encounter with Rex's ex-babysitter, Kate. In his other realm, Michael happens upon Kate again, yet this time she appears as a suspect and as a very different version of herself.
Episode 5
Oregon
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 60 mins
Michael tracks a serial killer, but an FBI agent points to him as a suspect in his own case. Meanwhile, when Hannah considers moving to Oregon and returning to school, Michael's therapists believe the change of scenery will help him heal and put an end to his dreams.
Episode 6
That's Not My Penguin
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 60 mins
Michael tries to end a delicate hostage crisis and negotiates with a patient who's threatening to blow up a mental hospital. Meanwhile, Michael meets his son's girlfriend; and Michael's sleepless nights adversely affect his life and work.
Episode 7
Ricky's Tacos
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 60 mins
A surprise tip directs Britten to a barren warehouse that's connected to a case he handled prior to his life-altering accident. Elsewhere, Hannah puts into motion her move to Oregon; Bird teams with Britten to probe a puzzling suicide; Vega and Britten delve into a years-old murder.
Episode 8
Nightswimming
Thu, Apr 19, 2012 60 mins
Britten helps a couple adapt to the witness-protection program, inspiring him to prepare for his own new life in Oregon with his wife. He also attempts to introduce Vega to his longstanding informant, to the informant's chagrin.
Episode 9
Game Day
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 60 mins
The end of a big football game plays out in different ways in Britten's dual realms. In one reality, antagonism between rival fans results in a murder in the stadium parking lot. Elsewhere, Rex deals with a broken heart; Vega and Hannah plan a going-away party for Britten.
Episode 10
Slack Water
Thu, May 3, 2012 60 mins
Britten and Bird size up a possible case of gang violence. Before long, clues from Britten's parallel realm force him to give the case a harder look. Elsewhere, Hannah offers a helping hand to Rex's girlfriend; Capt. Harper can't fulfill a promise; and Vega puts Britten's going-away party into motion.
Episode 11
Say Hello to My Little Friend
Thu, May 10, 2012 60 mins
Britten is haunted by a bizarre dream, an enigmatic man and surfacing memories of his life-altering accident. Before long, Capt. Harper grows more and more concerned about Britten's erratic behavior; and Hannah tries to reconnect Emma with her family.
Episode 12
Two Birds
Thu, May 17, 2012 60 mins
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 1 finale, truths about Britten's life-altering accident begin to surface as menacing conspiracies jeopardize both of his worlds; and Britten becomes a target when he turns vigilante and pursues Det. Hawkins. Meanwhile, Vega worries about his captain's intentions.
Episode 13
Turtles All the Way Down
Thu, May 24, 2012 60 mins
Britten faces off against his conspirators as the entire police force moves in on him in the conclusion of the two-part Season 1 finale. Also: Britten's dual worlds clash.
