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Season 1 – Lights Out

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Holt McCallany stars as Patrick "Lights" Leary, an aging former boxing champion who struggles with his personal life after retiring. Lights has a wife and three daughters to support, and financial problems leave him battling the urge to return to the ring or accept a job as an intimidating debt collector. Also in Lights' life are his brother, who is also his business manager, and father, who runs the gym that Lights owns.

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Lights Out — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Boxing fans and non-fans alike will gravitate towards Lights Out with its fervent leading actors and a dramatic narrative that doesn't pull any punches.

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David Bianculli NPR 01/11/2011
FX gives us Lights Out - which may well end up, 50 weeks from now, as the best new drama series of the year. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 01/11/2011
It's a monster performance with both subtlety and power. You can't take your eyes off McCallany, and in turn, Lights Out has a hook that comes out of nowhere. Go to Full Review Dorothy Rabinowitz Wall Street Journal 01/11/2011
There is storytelling of a powerful kind in Lights Out. Go to Full Review Dan Owen What Culture 01/15/2011
3/4
Lights Out might not deliver a knockabout blow in its opening round, but it goes the distance and ensures you'll be planted on your seat ready for the bell to sound for round two. Go to Full Review Sean McKenna TV Fanatic 01/11/2011
4/5
Lights Out has the perfect opportunity to take its time and explore a multitude of situations that affect a retired boxer and the people around him. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 01/11/2011
A-
Gloves on or off, it keeps scoring points. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Holt McCallany

Actor

Catherine McCormack

Actor

Pablo Schreiber

Actor

Stacy Keach

Actor

Meredith Hagner

Actor

Ryann Shane

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 11, 2011 Pilot Former heavyweight boxing champion Patrick Leary struggles to find his identity and support his wife and daughters after retiring. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 18, 2011 Cakewalk Lights is threatened with criminal charges and is forced to make a special delivery that could have unexpected consequences. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 25, 2011 The Shot Lights struggles to reach a young fighter who may be the Leary gym's best hope of a champion since Lights retired. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 1, 2011 Bolo Punch Johnny gets himself into a life-threatening bind; Lights may have to put himself on the line to bail his brother out. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 8, 2011 The Comeback The Learys' financial situation turns more desperate and the aftershocks threaten Lights' and Theresa's marriage. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 15, 2011 Combinations Lights prepares for his first fight in five years, while dealing with the heartbreak of being away from his family. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 22, 2011 Crossroads Lights attempts a difficult comeback both in the ring and in his home. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 1, 2011 Head Games In dire need of alternative training, Lights turns to an unorthodox boxing guru. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 8, 2011 Infight Lights' allegiance to a new boxing mentor threatens to tear apart his family. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 15, 2011 Cut Men An injury puts Lights' comeback, his health and Theresa's medical career in jeopardy. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 22, 2011 Rainmaker Lights tries to help a hard-up and drunken former champ; a talkative witness threatens Lights' future. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 29, 2011 Sucker Punch As things ramp up for the big fight, Lights receives a surprise visitor. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 5, 2011 War Lights and Reynolds face off for the heavyweight title. Details

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Lights Out — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Warren Leight, Phillip Noyce, Ross Fineman
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 11, 2011