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The Book of Daniel: Season 1

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Generally favorable reviews based on 23 Critic Reviews

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Mixed or average reviews based on 181 Ratings

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The Book of Daniel

Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: January 6, 2006

Starring: Christian Campbell, Ivan Shaw, Aidan Quinn

Summary: Sort of a cross between "Joan Of Arcadia," "7th Heaven," and "Six Feet Under," this hourlong dramedy centers on a troubled family headed by a pill-popping priest who talks to Jesus. (Yes, Jesus talks back.)

Genre(s): Drama

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Betrayal
Air Date: unknown
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S1:E7. Revelations
Air Date: unknown
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S1:E6. God's Will
Air Date: unknown

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Metascore

61

Critic Reviews

88

New York Post

Linda Stasi

"Daniel" is not that controversial, but is really pretty damned, oops, darned good. Read full review

80

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Darkly comedic and richly entertaining.

75

Detroit Free Press

Mike Duffy

An offbeat treat worth rooting for. Read full review

60

Village Voice

Joy Press

It yearns to be an HBO-worthy drama that reckons with heady moral issues, but it can't resist the temptation of prime-time gloss and melodrama. Read full review

60

The Hollywood Reporter

Barry Garron

A well-intentioned drama with a few comedic quirks but without depth or greater purpose. Read full review

60

Time

James Poniewozik

You may feel the faith-and-family themes could be handled better on cable--mainly because they have been. Read full review

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Washington Post

Tom Shales

I cannot recall a series in which a greater number of characters seemed so desperately detestable -- a series with a larger population of loathsome dolts. There ought to be a worse punishment than cancellation for a show that tries this hard to be offensive and, even at that crass task, manages to fail. Read full review

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Jan 6, 2006

Im Obsessed With This Show Already

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MikeS

Jan 8, 2006

I loved the show's debut and felt that despite the varied roster of familial problems, what was presented at its' base was a warm, loving family. The fact that the problems had by all the characters were somewhat over the top only created amusement and interest. It made the show I loved the show's debut and felt that despite the varied roster of familial problems, what was presented at its' base was a warm, loving family. The fact that the problems had by all the characters were somewhat over the top only created amusement and interest. It made the show fun. The acting was superb all through the ensemble cast.… Expand

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MarthaR

Jan 21, 2007

Refreshing - crazy like life - I should know - I'm a Bishop's daughter!

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Phototiger

Jan 6, 2006

Too much contrived drama and two homosexual characters. Also, the Jesus character has nothing to do in this but show up from time to time and dispense platitudes. This show isn't controversial as it is boring.

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jackm

Jan 7, 2006

I am not a practicing Christian but this detestable show filled with shallow, empty characters spouting contemptible, disrepectable dialogue which mocks everything a rational society or family would value to survive was obviously written by someone who needs serious therapy for their I am not a practicing Christian but this detestable show filled with shallow, empty characters spouting contemptible, disrepectable dialogue which mocks everything a rational society or family would value to survive was obviously written by someone who needs serious therapy for their obvious mental illness. The only character that is not totally loathsome is the Chinese son and only because of his charming smile, not his morally vacuous behavior.… Expand

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RusstyS

Jan 5, 2006

What if the show was about a Muslim imam with the same problems? It would never see the light of day because it would be deemed "insensitive" and "offensive." Big thumbs down to NBC.

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CBeach

Jan 11, 2006

There was not one redeeming feature in this show. Not that Christians don't have problems, or commit sins, but there was not one reference to asking God for help, not one reference to reading the Bible for guidance, Things which any truly Christian family with problems would do. It There was not one redeeming feature in this show. Not that Christians don't have problems, or commit sins, but there was not one reference to asking God for help, not one reference to reading the Bible for guidance, Things which any truly Christian family with problems would do. It seemed that the purpose was to make Christians, and clergy out to be hopeless mean and nasty fools, and to make fun of Christians in general. I don't know the religeous persuasion of the authors, but it would appear that they don't get very involved with the subject matter they are writing about.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 6, 2006
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  S1:E8. Betrayal
  Air Date: unknown
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  S1:E7. Revelations
  Air Date: unknown
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  S1:E6. God's Will
  Air Date: unknown
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  S1:E5. Withdrawal
  Air Date: unknown
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  S1:E4. Assignation
  Air Date: January 20, 2006
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  S1:E3. Acceptance
  Air Date: January 13, 2006
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  S1:E2. Forgiveness
  Air Date: January 6, 2006
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  S1:E1. Temptation
  Air Date: January 6, 2006