Body of Proof: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: March 29, 2011

Starring: Jeri Ryan, John Carroll Lynch, Dana Delany

Summary: An accident left Megan Hunt (Dana Delaney) unable to continue as a neurosurgeon. However, she returns to helping people as a medical examiner in Philadelphia.

Creator: Christopher Murphey and Christopher Murphey

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E9. Broken Home
Air Date: May 17, 2011
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S1:E8. Buried Secrets
Air Date: May 10, 2011
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S1:E7. All in the Family
Air Date: May 3, 2011

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Glenn Garvin

Mar 29, 2011

Watching her construct a self from a handful of jagged fragments is a seductive pleasure. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Mar 28, 2011

With the second episode, though, the whole tone improves: Delany's performance seems to have caught some of the coppery warmth of her hair, and we spend more time with a good ensemble. [4 Apr 2011, p.49]

Alan Sepinwall

Mar 29, 2011

Body of Proof is, in other words, a mash-up of half the popular mystery series on TV right now: a little bit "Castle," a little bit "Bones" and a whole lot "House." How effective you find it depends almost entirely on how you feel about Delany. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Mar 25, 2011

Body of Proof doesn't break any new ground as a procedural and has more than enough hokey moments to make you look elsewhere. But as a case study of how and why star vehicles get made, this is textbook. Read full review

Rob Owen

Mar 28, 2011

The problem with toning her down is that it means diluting the only thing that distinguishes Body of Proof from all the other crime procedurals, and what's left is a generic show with an above-average star. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Mar 30, 2011

Despite all the show's flaws, she makes some quieter emotional moments work, thanks to her undeniable presence and skills. The by-the-numbers vehicle that has been constructed around her isn't worthy of her talent, however. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Mar 28, 2011

Body of Proof for the most part plays dead within the realm of plausible crime-solving, interesting characters and assumptions that Delany's once-promising career would do more than wither on this vine. Read full review

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Sendzy

Aug 23, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a great series... I love Dana and she is doing a fantastic job! I hope that the series in season 2 will continue to be this good, maybe even better... I wouldn't hold it against them... :D… Expand

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javabear

Nov 18, 2011

Body of Proof has an awesome cast with excellent performance by Dana Delany and Jeri Ryan. Stories are fun and characters are just great and likable. I look forward to seeing new episode each week. Love it!

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ryan12

May 3, 2011

its a great one. she Delaney emotes really well..you can sometimes actually feel as though she is suffering like th echaracters. she seems t have a smirk on her fce all th t time. the society hill episode was the best one!!!! Does anybody know the name of the song? (I mean the line: "I don'tits a great one. she Delaney emotes really well..you can sometimes actually feel as though she is suffering like th echaracters. she seems t have a smirk on her fce all th t time. the society hill episode was the best one!!!! Does anybody know the name of the song? (I mean the line: "I don't wanna die.")… Expand

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Potter17

Aug 19, 2011

They could have done a better job. This show is predictable, unoriginal and lacks of character's development. The premise sounded good but even a such great actress like Delaney can't hold the weight of an entire show forever.

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Wabesabe

Feb 28, 2019

Dana Delany is the reason I began watching the show, and ultimately why the writing for her character is why I stopped. Her character was unlikable in season 1, and by season 3, I found it impossible to watch.
Am M.E. doesn't come into a room unless it is cleared first by the Police, andDana Delany is the reason I began watching the show, and ultimately why the writing for her character is why I stopped. Her character was unlikable in season 1, and by season 3, I found it impossible to watch.
Am M.E. doesn't come into a room unless it is cleared first by the Police, and they definitely aren't allowed in pursuit of an armed suspect! Her character routinely waltzes into crime scenes which have both not been cleared, and worse, won't "Stay in the car" when guns are out, and armed suspects are around the corner. The character's know it all attitude wears Very thin in only a few episodes. This M.E. she just does what she wants to who she wants, with no consequences. In short her character is a smug **** who I soon found myself cheering against. It's hard to like a series when you really don't like the lead character. Shame, Dana Delany is so talented.… Expand

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Seriessync

Feb 28, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've watched all seasons up to season 3 and I keep waiting for this show to evolve into something more. The characters are so incredibly one dimensional. Cool cop, hot scientist, awkward lab guy, and no-nonsense, straight-talking black supporting character. Cliche much? This is like if Bones and House had an ugly baby. What's more, the plots are getting ridiculous. The season 2 finale was laughably ridiculous and now in season 3, we have a crazy person trying to blow up planes by placing bombs in people where spleens used to be... Come on people, 911 happened with a box cutter! Why hide bombs in body cavities when you can simply shove some c4 where the sun doesn't shine? I have reached my limit.… Expand

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theolddonna

Apr 18, 2013

Stiletto heels at EVERY crime scene???!!! Ple-e-e-e-e-se! Get some reality into this show. Megan needs to dress more appropriately to be taken seriously. If she wants a role as a fashionista, she can go find one. Her character is very difficult to like. With the set up, she could be aStiletto heels at EVERY crime scene???!!! Ple-e-e-e-e-se! Get some reality into this show. Megan needs to dress more appropriately to be taken seriously. If she wants a role as a fashionista, she can go find one. Her character is very difficult to like. With the set up, she could be a sympathetic person, but all the airs and ego take it away. I know she is a better actress...get some real writers, please!… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: February 19, 2013
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 2011
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 29, 2011
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  S1:E9. Broken Home
  Air Date: May 17, 2011
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  S1:E8. Buried Secrets
  Air Date: May 10, 2011
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  S1:E7. All in the Family
  Air Date: May 3, 2011
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  S1:E6. Society Hill
  Air Date: April 26, 2011
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  S1:E5. Dead Man Walking
  Air Date: April 19, 2011
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  S1:E4. Talking Heads
  Air Date: April 12, 2011
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  S1:E3. Helping Hand
  Air Date: April 5, 2011
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  S1:E2. Letting Go
  Air Date: April 3, 2011
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: March 29, 2011