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Season 1 – Emergence

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After Jo, a police chief, takes in a young child she finds near the site of a mysterious accident, she soon discovers the girl has no memory of what has happened or who she is. The investigation into the history that led up to the accident -- and questions as to how and why it happened -- draws the woman into a conspiracy larger than she ever imagined, with the child's identity at the center of it.
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Critics Consensus

Led by an outstanding Allison Tolman, Emergence avoids becoming just another mystery-box mess with strongly-written characters that will keep viewers caring no matter the resolution.

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Kelly Lawler USA Today 11/19/2019
"Emergence" feels, at times, like the latest in broadcast TV's long line of "Lost" remakes, but the writers make it more family drama than supernatural caper, which helps strike the right tone and balance. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox 10/18/2019
The show's premise is nothing wildly new, but Emergence hits the more predictable beats as well as you could possibly hope. Go to Full Review Daniel D'Addario Variety 09/25/2019
Tolman brings to the role the warmth and shrewdness she did to a similar part in FX's Fargo; it's a pleasure simply to watch her think through the case. Go to Full Review Pat Stacey The Herald (Ireland) 05/15/2020
Emergence deserves a shot, not least for Tolman's excellent, thoughtful performance. Go to Full Review Alan Boon Starburst 05/06/2020
9/10
There's a warmth to Emergence - that starts with Allison Tolman and spins out through the rest of the show - that you rarely find in network TV shows these days and that's worth rewarding. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/05/2019
The concept isn't overly complicated - no heavy mythology in the pilot - and the cast, including Clancy Brown and Donald Faison, has strong appeal. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Louise C @RT69763679 02/15/2025 This series is above average for a Sci-fi TV show. It's not too much in every way. Tolman is believable as Jo. We can relate to her as a mother. As a cop, she comes across as pragmatic and genuine. Owain Yeoman blends well with Jo, as Benny a reporter. Their dynamic adds to the interest in this show. Really enjoyable to watch most of the time. See more greg m @GregFromCos 12/04/2021 Really enjoyed this show. Ended far too soon. See more 07/27/2021 Significantly better and gripping than about 90% of the "popular" shows out there but I think I do know why it has been cancelled. It needs comedy elements. It's just serious. Zero humor. People don't like that. See more 02/21/2021 Bone of the best shows I've seen in ages. Good clean entertainment. Can't understand why they aren't going for a season 2 or even 3. If ABC can't market it they need to sell it to Netflix, I'm sure it would rocket into the charts on there. It would be far more popular. Great cast. No language, just a good story. Such a disappointment they aren't doing more See more 12/15/2020 I like this show l thought it was intriguing, imaginative, and showed how family cares about their children... even when they weren't biological to the family!! See more 10/17/2020 I really enjoyed watching this show. I was looking forward to watching a second season. Please bring it back!! I want to find out what happens next!! See more Read all reviews
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Allison Tolman

Jo Evans

Alexa Swinton

Piper

Owain Yeoman

Benny Gallagher

Ashley Aufderheide

Mia Evans

Robert Bailey Jr.

Officer Chris Minetto

Zabryna Guevara

Abby Frasier

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2019 Pilot Jo Evans plunges her family into a deepening mystery when she discovers a young girl on the night of an inexplicable plane crash and decides to protect her. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2019 Camera Wheelbarrow Tiger Pillow As Jo and Chris try to identify the sinister forces coming after Piper, a mysterious man hinders their search and brings danger too close to home; Abby works with Piper to trigger her lost memory; Jo makes a deal with Benny to secure Piper's safety. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 2019 2 MG CU BID A mysterious illness takes hold of Piper; Jo and Benny investigate a powerful tech mogul, Richard Kindred; Jo considers accepting help from an unknown source; Alex works to decipher a radio frequency code from Piper's plane crash. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 2019 No Outlet After learning more about Piper's origins, Jo struggles with the decision to shelter her; Benny enlists a friend to hack Kindred's secret files; Chris clashes with a headstrong informant he's assigned to protect. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 2019 RDZ9021 Jo is determined to prove Kindred was behind the attack on Benny and April; Piper experiences intense, confusing visions. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 2019 Mile Marker 14 Jo and Benny investigate the death of Richard Kindred's former business partner; Mia and Piper experiment with Piper's powers; Alex confronts Ed about his health. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 19, 2019 Fatal Exception Jo and Chris rush to find Piper before she's put in harm's way; Jo faces new challenges at home after betraying Alex and Ed's trust. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 26, 2019 American Chestnut The FBI arrives and complicates Jo's efforts to find Emily; Alex and Piper hunt for answers on a road trip; the family celebrates Mia's birthday. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 10, 2019 Where You Belong Jo and Chris must evade the FBI as they investigate an elusive group of cyber terrorists; Ed is presented with a cancer treatment that seems too good to be true; a mysterious woman's attempt to reach Piper puts the entire Evans family in danger. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 7, 2020 15 Years After months of dead ends, the Evans family receive information that could finally lead them to Piper; Ed helps Mia as she tries to send Piper a message; Alex and Chris stumble upon a mysterious shipment in the harbor. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 14, 2020 Applied Sciences Jo and Brooks assemble an unlikely team as they attempt to communicate with Piper; Piper is intent on saving Benny from Helen's mysterious mission; Alex receives a life-changing offer. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 21, 2020 Killshot Pt. 1 Jo makes a high-stakes deal to take down Helen and keep Piper safe; Helen attempts to replicate Piper's powers for herself; Benny struggles to earn back Jo's trust before it's too late. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 28, 2020 Killshot Pt. 2 Jo and Brooks are in danger, and Piper is determined to help; with Helen's mysterious plan nearly realized, Piper recruits an unexpected team of allies to find them before it's too late. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jessica Lowrey, Peter Leto, Craig Zisk, Sydney Freeland, Alex Pillai, Paul McGuigan, J. Miller Tobin, Leslie Hope
Executive Producer
Michele Fazekas, Tara Butters, Paul McGuigan
Screenwriter
Michele Fazekas, Jerome Schwartz, David H. Goodman, Tara Butters, Nick Parker, Brant Englestein, Joey Siara, Chris Dingess, Lindsey Allen
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2019