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Season 1 – Ringer

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Six months after deciding to pull herself together and get sober, Bridget (Sarah Michelle Gellar) witnesses a murder. Realizing her life is in danger and not trusting the FBI to protect her, she runs to her wealthy twin sister, Siobhan (Gellar in a dual role), in New York. Things start out well -- with the two patching up a fractured relationship -- when Siobhan suddenly goes missing. Bridget assumes her sister's identity, but soon learns that Siobhan's life is not as perfect as it looks and she is no safer than she was before.
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Ringer — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Two Sarah Michelle Gellars make the dull Ringer worse rather than better, with mediocre suspense that turns silly and unbelievable.

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John Griffiths Us Weekly 09/14/2017
3/5
Sarah Michelle Gellar's new drama truly deserves a bigger viewership. The tension is rich, the characters are intriguing -- especially the identical twins she plays -- and the actress uncannily brings both the women to distinct life. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix 09/13/2011
C-
This will be an interesting proposition for the CW, which has so narrowly-defined both its programming and its audience that I'm not sure it's even possible for a show outside the Gossip Girl demo to find traction. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 09/13/2011
Adopting a kitchen-sink approach, Ringer dumps out so many bread crumbs at the outset it's hard not to wonder where they might lead. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 07/02/2018
Despite the incredibly beautiful cast, stunning clothes and high-class setting, Ringer struggles to escape the maudlin melancholy of its main character. Go to Full Review Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News 09/13/2011
Halfway through tonight's pilot, I felt as if I'd seen this one before. Go to Full Review Curt Wagner RedEye 09/13/2011
2/4
Even though we get twice as much Sarah in Ringer, she isn't half as interesting as Buffy was. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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max f @RT79417249 01/15/2022 Best show ever. I can't understand how this got cancelled back in the day but nowadays crappy CW cheap shows still go on. One example of this is the discount Charmed reboot. Ew See more steve d @RT35616104 07/31/2020 One of the greatest casts ever put together on TV for this? The story defies any kind of logic the characters are unlikable and it all plays out like a bad soap opera. Strong work from Gellar, Polaha,Colter, Dohring, Summers and Deutch all for nothing. See more 09/07/2018 I really enjoyed this, so wasn't happy when they didn't renew it for Season 2! See more 12/23/2015 Need more than one season See more 03/28/2015 Ringer's premise is hooking at first, with a pair of twins swapping identities, unaware the other is living the other's life and both on the run from criminals. However, Sarah Michelle Gellar isn't stand out in the title roles and frankly, the longer the season goes on, the sillier and more unbelievable the premise got. Ringer takes a great idea, throws in melodrama and then some. See more Read all reviews
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Sarah Michelle Gellar

Siobhan Martin

Kristoffer Polaha

Henry Butler

Ioan Gruffudd

Andrew Martin

Nestor Carbonell

Agent Victor Machado

Tara Summers

Gemma Butler

Mädchen Amick

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 2011 Pilot Fearing for her life after witnessing a murder, Bridget Kelly secretly flees to New York to see her estranged twin sister, Siobhan; after Siobhan disappears, Bridget assumes her identity. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 20, 2011 She's Ruining Everything Bridget's past starts to catch up with her as she tries to learn more about Siobhan's life; Andrew and his business partner try to obtain new clients; Gemma becomes more suspicious that Henry is cheating. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 27, 2011 If You Ever Want a French Lesson Things get tense between Bridget and Andrew after she uncovers some information about him; Agent Machado looks for Bridget; Henry and Gemma argue over an investment. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 4, 2011 It's Gonna Kill Me, but I'll Do It Bridget, as Siobhan, heads to the Hamptons with Andrew, Henry and Gemma; Henry intends to rekindle his affair with Siobhan; Gemma receives unsettling news. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 11, 2011 A Whole New Kind of Bitch Gemma asks for a favor; Henry receives crushing news about his writing career; Andrew's relationship with his daughter continues to be tumultuous; Bridget attends a meeting where she meets a potential sponsor. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 18, 2011 The Poor Kids Do It Everyday Bridget worries when she can't get in touch with Gemma; a teacher at Juliet's new school rescues her from a bully; Bridget asks Charlie for a favor; Agent Machado investigates Malcolm's disappearance. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 1, 2011 Oh Gawd, There's Two of Them? Agent Machado closes in, forcing Bridget to make a revelation to Andrew and Henry; Juliet's partying escalates; Malcolm goes on the run after escaping his abductors. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 8, 2011 Maybe We Can Get a Dog Instead? Upsetting news affects Henry, Andrew and Bridget; Juliet continues to bond with her teacher (Jason Dohring); Agent Machado confronts Malcolm. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 15, 2011 Shut up and Eat Your Bologna Bridget realizes she is falling for Andrew; Henry bonds with Andrew's business partner, Olivia (Jaime Murray), over common interests. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 29, 2011 That's What You Get for Trying to Kill Me Henry realizes he must work with Bridget to find out more about Gemma's disappearance; Malcolm shares his suspicions about Charlie with the police; Juliet becomes obsessed with Mr. Carpenter (Jason Dohring). Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 31, 2012 It Just Got Normal Bridget hosts a fundraiser that her friend (Mädchen Amick) is holding for Juliet's school; Siobhan is surprised to learn how easily Bridget has settled into her former life; Malcolm begins working for Andrew; Henry mourns his wife's death. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 7, 2012 What Are You Doing Here, Ho-Bag? When Juliet's mother, Catherine (Andrea Roth), visits, she wreaks havoc on Bridget and Andrew's relationship; Bridget thinks she's discovered the key to learning more about her sister. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 14, 2012 It's Easy to Cry, When This Much Cash Is Involved Bridget discovers that Siobhan had a secret office; Olivia blackmails her way into an introduction with Gemma's wealthy father (Gregory Harrison); Tyler wrestles with a moral decision. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 21, 2012 Whores Don't Make That Much Bridget runs into an important figure (Misha Collins) from her and Siobhan's past; Malcolm tries to keep an eye on Henry after making a discovery; Catherine (Andrea Roth) asks Andrew to make a big decision. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 28, 2012 P.S. You're an Idiot Bridget realizes she is in over her head when Andrew proposes again; Olivia (Jaime Murray) becomes suspicious of Malcolm; Juliet makes a choice that forces Catherine (Andrea Roth) to take drastic measures. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 6, 2012 You're Way Too Pretty to Go to Jail Agent Machado's past is revealed; Siobhan deceives Malcolm; Tyler takes a key piece of evidence in Siobhan's plan for revenge; Henry must stop Bridget from interfering with his plans. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 13, 2012 What We Have Is Worth the Pain Bridget becomes concerned when she can't get in touch with Malcolm; Juliet learns that someone in her family had a hand in Tessa's attack; Siobhan makes a confession to Henry. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 20, 2012 That Woman's Never Been a Victim Her Entire Life After someone tries to kill Bridget, Agent Machado commits himself to finding the responsible party; Henry suspects Siobhan of putting a hit on her sister; Andrew confesses to asking Malcolm to leave; Juliet disappears. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 27, 2012 Let's Kill Bridget Bridget decides she won't feel safe unless she testifies against Macawi; Machado's actions get him suspended; Henry becomes impatient with Siobhan and gives her an ultimatum. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 3, 2012 If You're Just an Evil Bitch Then Get Over It Siobhan overhears when Bridget accuses Henry of murder; Catherine (Andrea Roth) desperately tries to get close to Andrew. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 10, 2012 It's Called Improvising, Bitch! Catherine's plan to drive a wedge between Andrew and Bridget falls apart; Agent Machado learns who has been trying to kill Siobhan; Siobhan's plan to help Henry backfires. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 17, 2012 I'm the Good Twin As the vow renewal ceremony approaches, Bridget decides to tell Andrew the truth about her identity; Agent Machado is forced off the case just as Macawi starts to close in on Bridget. Details

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Ringer — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Janice Cooke, Jerry Levine, Scott White, Eriq La Salle, Allan Arkush, Richard Shepard, Rob Bailey
Executive Producer
Pam Veasey, Peter Traugott, Richard Shepard
Screenwriter
Eric Charmelo, Cathryn Humphris, Jay Faerber, Robert Doherty, Scott Nimerfro, Hank Chilton, Bob Berens, Pam Veasey, Nicole Snyder
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (D)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 13, 2011