A Gifted Man : Season 1

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A Gifted Man: Pilot

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: September 23, 2011

Starring: Rhys Coiro, Pablo Schreiber, Rachelle Lefevre

Summary: Michael Holt (Patrick Wilson), a high-priced surgeon, is visited by the ghost of his ex-wife Anna (Jenifer Ehle), who leads him to a free clinic where he learns what life and death really means.

Creator: Susannah Grant

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E16. In Case of Heart Failure
Air Date: March 2, 2012
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S1:E15. In Case of Letting Go
Air Date: February 24, 2012
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S1:E14. In Case of Co-Dependents
Air Date: February 17, 2012

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Rob Owen

Sep 22, 2011

There's no question that A Gifted Man is the network's best, most creatively successful effort in the past five years. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Sep 21, 2011

I want to be [hooked], because the actors are so charismatic. Remember Ehle with Colin Firth in PBS's 1995 "Pride & Prejudice"? But the New Agey ghost-as-conscience thing--done better with so much crazy verve in the hallucinatory "Eli Stone"--is strained by the end of the first episode Read full review

Michael Landweber

Sep 23, 2011

The general integrity of the first episode offers some hope that it won't become a Procedure of the Week melodrama. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Sep 21, 2011

The earnestness comes in pretty strong doses, but it might be good for what ails you. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Sep 26, 2011

It's all a bit edgier than you might imagine, and I'll be giving this another look--though it's probably not going to keep me home on Fridays. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Sep 23, 2011

Yes, it sounds insane (you can't have ghosts on CBS who don't help solve crimes) and like many of this season's pilots, it left me wondering how the show's premise could be sustained for more than a few episodes, much less multiple seasons. But it's an awfully pretty pilot. Read full review

David Wiegand

Sep 23, 2011

It's painful watching an actor as skilled as Wilson trying to force-feed credibility to a horrifically unbelievable moment and sadly failing. Things only get worse from here on. Read full review

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bluejeanqueen

Oct 7, 2011

Gripping show with A+ acting. Very high quality filming that is so easy to watch. The stories draw the viewer in, the characters are totally believable, and the end of the episode leaves you wanting more. I hope this wonderful show will find its audience and that CBS will keep it around.Gripping show with A+ acting. Very high quality filming that is so easy to watch. The stories draw the viewer in, the characters are totally believable, and the end of the episode leaves you wanting more. I hope this wonderful show will find its audience and that CBS will keep it around. There aren't many high quality dramas on TV anymore. Love, love, love this show!… Expand

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Shaili

Mar 10, 2012

This is one of those medical shows which actually have more to it. It touches up on ghosts which create a bit of fantasy. It's great that way it great not to have it all be so technical all the time. It's going to be a real shame if there isn't a season 2.

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teritalks

Mar 15, 2012

Love, Love, Love this show! Please more seasons!!!! Patrick Wilson is a great fit and supporting cast has great chemistry. 16 shows went by in a flash!

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Zutron

Nov 12, 2011

Maybe this should have been called Asperger Man. In a nutshell: wife had the heart of gold and empathy role, hubby honed brilliance. He is so brilliant that other doctors become fumblingly incompetent in his presence. When you see him in action at the free clinic, the other doctors don'tMaybe this should have been called Asperger Man. In a nutshell: wife had the heart of gold and empathy role, hubby honed brilliance. He is so brilliant that other doctors become fumblingly incompetent in his presence. When you see him in action at the free clinic, the other doctors don't seem to be able to handle basic first aid or triage. How did they ever function without him? The episode I just watched (my last!), he finally found a supermodel/doctor with a heart of gold to run the clinic (thank God! what if someone ugly or over 30 had come along?) So now viewers can watch as Asperger dude takes 2 or 3 seasons before someone tells him that new doc is hot and he should go for it. She of course, will pine away in that cute, sassy, rescueing lives kind of way these show are so fond of. It will be painful viewing, I'm sure.… Expand

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JoyTheWizard

Feb 3, 2013

A great medical drama, it's too bad it got canceled. I want something new though, A Gifted Man is the traditional medical drama, there are patients, they come in, they get treated. I want a redefining medical drama. This just isn't it.

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catee

Oct 8, 2011

I'm surprised this show ever made it to air. The storylines are predictable, the lead is wooden and the last thing I want on a Friday night is to have some sanctimonious message shoved down my throat. Can't see it lasting long.

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ClearVision

Jan 19, 2012

OMG, I cannot believe that some folks actually pay this show a compliment. Last Friday night due to the fact that there just was'nt anything else on,my wife and I gave it a shot. I could'nt take it--oh sacrificing,oh so corning and adolecsant in human emotion. The truth me told it was so badOMG, I cannot believe that some folks actually pay this show a compliment. Last Friday night due to the fact that there just was'nt anything else on,my wife and I gave it a shot. I could'nt take it--oh sacrificing,oh so corning and adolecsant in human emotion. The truth me told it was so bad and because there was nothing else to escape to--maybe a 25th rerun of the Kardashians Terrorize New York? I simply wasted my Friday night by going to bed. The immaturity of the adolecsant type emotion reminds me very much of that other wounded spectacle "NCIS Los Angeles" oh, the heart warming moments and self sacrifice of the all too shallow characters. I just cannot believe what the networks are putting out on the aire nowadays. Is anybody watching?… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2011
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  S1:E16. In Case of Heart Failure
  Air Date: March 2, 2012
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  S1:E15. In Case of Letting Go
  Air Date: February 24, 2012
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  S1:E14. In Case of Co-Dependents
  Air Date: February 17, 2012
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  S1:E13. In Case of Complications
  Air Date: February 10, 2012
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  S1:E12. In Case of Blind Spots
  Air Date: February 3, 2012
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  S1:E11. In Case of (Re)Birth
  Air Date: January 13, 2012
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  S1:E10. In Case of a Bolt From the Blue
  Air Date: January 6, 2012
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  S1:E9. In Case of Abnormal Rhythm
  Air Date: December 2, 2011
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  S1:E8. In Case of Missed Communications
  Air Date: November 18, 2011
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  S1:E7. In Case of Exposure
  Air Date: November 11, 2011
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  S1:E6. In Case of Memory Loss
  Air Date: November 4, 2011
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  S1:E5. In Case of Loss of Control
  Air Date: October 21, 2011
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  S1:E4. In Case of Separation Anxiety
  Air Date: October 14, 2011
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  S1:E3. In Case of Discomfort
  Air Date: October 7, 2011
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  S1:E2. In Case of All Hell Breaking Loose
  Air Date: September 30, 2011
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 23, 2011