Early Edition
Overview
Gary Hobson is caught off guard when he receives the next day's newspaper a day early, leading him to question his sanity. Faced with a bewildering glimpse into future events, he grapples with the moral implications of foreknowledge. Each edition presents a new challenge, compelling him to decide whether to intervene in unfolding stories or let fate take its course. As he navigates this unusual gift, Gary must confront the consequences of his actions while trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy in his life.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Following his eviction from home by his wife, Gary Hobson finds himself settling into a hotel room. On what seems like an ordinary Monday morning, h...
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2
The Choice
Gary faces an agonizing choice: he can either intervene to prevent a devastating plane crash or rescue a young girl in peril. As the clock ticks down...
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3
Baby
During a citywide blackout in Chicago, Gary assists Chuck in delivering twins in an elevator after failing to prevent street workers from shutting of...
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4
The Paper
In his quest for clarity regarding the paper, Gary finds himself entangled with a journalist who questions his seemingly deep understanding of a parti...
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5
Thief Swipes Mayor's Dog
As the jackpot continues to rise, Chicago is swept up in lottery excitement. Amidst this buzz, Gary finds himself pondering the motives behind the the...
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6
Hoops
Gary is determined to intervene when a well-known basketball player, who has a serious health issue, puts his life on the line during games. Concerne...
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7
After Midnight
Gary faces the challenge of preventing a 17-year-old mother from leaving her baby behind. As he becomes more entrenched in her situation, he discovers...
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8
Gun
In an effort to prevent a little boy from harming his brother, Gary pretends to be a social worker, but soon finds himself deeply entangled with the ...
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9
His Girl Thursday
Meredith returns, eager to reignite her romance with Gary. However, the newspaper complicates their relationship, as Gary is reluctant to let her get...
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10
The Wrong Man
Gary is faced with a crisis when he learns that a former coworker is on the brink of suicide. Meanwhile, Marcia surprises him with the news of her en...
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11
Christmas
Gary races against time to prevent a bomb from claiming the lives of 20 ice skaters in the park. Turning to Detective Crumb for assistance, he faces ...
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12
Frostbit
In the frigid cold of Chicago, with temperatures plunging to 20 below zero, Gary is determined to assist those in need, despite the lack of significa...
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13
Mob Wife
After rescuing a gangster's ex-fiancée from an assassination attempt, Gary and Chuck inadvertently find themselves entangled with the mob. As they na...
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14
The Wall (1)
The news breaks that the U.S. president's life is in grave danger during his impending trip to Chicago, with Gary identified as the assassin. Tensions...
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15
The Wall (2)
Gary is determined to thwart the plot against the president's life, all while dodging the FBI, who mistakenly believes he is the would-be assassin. A...
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16
Bat Masterson
In this episode of Bat Masterson, Gary encounters a former police officer who has assumed the identity of the legendary Bat Masterson to wage his own ...
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17
The Jury
Gary finds himself selected as a juror in a case involving a man accused of embezzling funds from his workplace. As the defendant opts to represent hi...
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18
Psychic
In the episode titled "Psychic," Gary faces the distressing situation of failing to prevent a child's abduction. Seeking assistance, he turns to Clair...
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19
The Cat
Gary brings his cat to the vet, concerned about its health. He reluctantly leaves the feline overnight, but hurries back the next morning for paperwo...
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20
Phantom at the Opera
Gary heroically rescues Emma Shaw from a deadly art heist, and in the aftermath, he supports her quest to build a new life in the city. As they spend ...
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21
Faith
On a bridge, Gary and Chuck prepare to intervene as a man is about to be struck by a vehicle, unaware that the man in danger is actually Gary himself...
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22
Dad
After being evicted by his wife, Bernie, Gary’s father, comes to live with him for a while. As he settles in, Bernie discovers his passion for helpi...
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23
Love is Blind
While at school, Marissa witnesses Gary heroically rescuing her college professor from a life-threatening situation. This unexpected event leads to a ...
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Home
After an electrical fire destroys his hotel room, Gary is left contemplating his living situation. Simultaneously, he learns that a selfish businessm...
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2
The Medal
Gary is tasked with assisting a Vietnam veteran who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. As preparations for a ceremony honoring him unf...
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3
The Wedding
McGinty's is enlisted to provide catering for the wedding of Gary's former girlfriend, who was his high school sweetheart. Complicating matters, she ...
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4
Jenny Sloane
Gary faces a challenge when a young boy diagnosed with leukemia refuses to undergo treatment. Determined to inspire him, Gary decides to introduce the...
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5
Downsized
Gary and Chuck are on a mission to save an old colleague from their past who is about to undergo dangerous cosmetic surgery in a bid to win over his ...
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6
Angels and Devils
Sister Mary dedicates her life to mentoring at-risk youth in the inner city, yet she struggles with doubt about her impact and her faith as she sees ...
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7
Redfellas
A newspaper is delivered featuring an article in Russian. Meanwhile, Gary intervenes to rescue a cab driver mentioned in a separate English piece. Th...
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8
March in Time
When Gary discovers that a prominent figure from a racist organization is set to be assassinated during a march, he faces a moral quandary about whet...
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9
A Regular Joe
Gary is feeling overwhelmed and yearns for a normal existence. He keeps dreaming of a psychiatrist who advises him to take Sundays off from his job at...
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10
A Bris is Just a Bris
Gary finds himself caught in the middle of a situation involving his clumsy librarian and his chef. Meanwhile, Chuck decides to embrace honesty as he...
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11
A Minor Miracle
In his desperate quest to find a missing child, Gary finds himself in the crosshairs of suspicion. As the police dismiss his claims, he takes matters...
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12
Romancing the Throne
Gary's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a runaway princess concealed in his luggage. As he navigates the challenges of keeping her iden...
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13
Walk, Don't Run
Gary seizes the opportunity of his recent nomination for a public position to advocate for the installation of a traffic light at a perilous intersect...
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14
The Return of Crumb
Just weeks away from his retirement, Detective Crumb finds himself in hot water as the District Attorney launches an inquiry into potential corruption...
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15
Mum's the Word
Gary takes Marissa, disguised as an Egyptian princess, to an exclusive museum exhibit in an effort to save an archaeologist from a deadly ancient art...
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16
Where or When
Following an accident that leaves Gary with a broken leg, he finds himself confined to his home during his recovery. Emulating a "Rear Window" narrat...
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17
The Fourth Carpathian
While attempting to rescue a monkey, Gary finds himself stuck in a deserted theater. Meanwhile, his parents receive a surprising newspaper delivery th...
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18
The Quality of Mercy
Gary receives an urgent assignment from the paper to prevent John Hernandez from dying in a car accident. After successfully saving him, the paper sh...
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19
Show Me the Monet
Gary discovers that a British ally who helped him on a recent operation is, in fact, a skilled forger entangled in a web of adversaries. As he delves ...
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20
Don't Walk Away, Renee
Gary comes to the aid of Renee, a woman in danger from a group of robbers. As the situation escalates, he becomes her protector, determined to keep h...
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21
Hot Time in the Old Town
Gary discovers a newspaper article about a construction site accident where a pylon collapses, causing a nearby building's destruction and resulting ...
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22
Second Sight
Marissa experiences a premonition, leading her to believe her abilities might be coming back. Meanwhile, Chuck becomes an unwitting witness to a mob ...
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1
Blackout
Amid a citywide power failure in Chicago, Marissa finds herself in a race against time to rescue two teenagers who are stuck. As darkness envelops th...
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2
Collision
After Chuck's departure, McGinty's finds itself in a financial mess. Meanwhile, Marissa takes the initiative to advertise for a new pub manager withou...
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3
A Horse Is a Horse
When Henry sees Gary saving a clown from a tumbling bucket, his curiosity about the paper intensifies. Eager to learn more, Henry mistakenly exploits...
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4
Lt. Hobson, USN
In a bid to prevent a disaster, Gary adopts the identity of a Navy Lieutenant. However, his cover is quickly compromised when an admiral requests him ...
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5
Saint Nick
Erica reconnects with her old friend, Nick Sterling, who appears to be the ideal man. Feeling threatened by their bond, Gary discovers through a newsp...
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6
Halloween
Gary finds himself in a dire situation when two witches he once rescued from a blaze kidnap him. Under the mistaken belief that he possesses warlock p...
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7
Up Chuck
When Chuck unexpectedly drops by, Gary begins to wonder if there’s a hidden agenda behind his friend’s visit. As he navigates through their conver...
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8
Deadline
As the clock ticks down to execution, Gary works frantically to exonerate an innocent man on death row. Lucious Snow, who couldn't prevent the crime,...
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9
In Gary We Trust
After heroic intervention in a sauna, Gary finds himself in peril when he saves a spa employee from being shot. Unbeknownst to him, the assailants are...
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10
Nest Egg
While walking through Chicago, Gary unexpectedly encounters his mother. Intrigued, he decides to follow her and witnesses her sharing champagne with a...
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11
Teen Angels
In a tense situation at a high school, Gary is inadvertently identified as a substitute teacher when he steps in to prevent a shooting. As he navigate...
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12
Slippity-Doo-Dah
Gary captures a snake poised to strike a bingo player, who, in turn, faints and hits her head. Unfortunately, this leaves her unable to fulfill her b...
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13
The Last Untouchable
An aging former police officer, armed with an expired driver's license, attempts to drive when Gary intervenes, climbing onto the vehicle to prevent h...
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14
Just one of Those Things
Gary makes the decision to reveal the existence of the paper to Erica, but she remains skeptical until she sees him rescue a young girl who is stuck ...
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15
Funny Valentine
During a visit to finalize a deal with the Chicago Cubs, star athlete Andy Miller narrowly avoids serious injury thanks to his friend Gary, who saves...
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16
Number One with a Bullet
Marissa's former buddy, Julius, known as C-Roc, is visiting for a CD signing event, and Gary must step in to protect him from an imminent assassinati...
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17
Two to Tangle
A couple's bickering over their lingerie business reaches a boiling point, creating a tense atmosphere. Amidst the chaos, Henry forms a bond with thei...
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18
Fate
In a tragic turn of events, a homeless man falls to his death as Gary attempts to rescue him. Deeply shaken by his failure to avert the disaster, Gar...
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19
Crumb Again
As Crumb prepares to release his exposé on police corruption in Chicago, he finds himself in the crosshairs of an unknown adversary determined to pr...
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20
Pinch Hitters
Gary rushes to avert a crisis surrounding a rare monkey, but during the chaos, he is bitten and must go into quarantine while they check for a rare di...
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21
Home Groan
Gary successfully thwarts a robbery by a gang of dangerous criminals, but struggles to convince the local sheriff of their presence in his small town....
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22
Play It Again Sammo
Gary continues his altruistic ways and ends up tangled in the theft of a valuable ancient Chinese helmet that vanished from Los Angeles. Detective Sam...
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23
Blowing Up is Hard to Do
Gary rescues a woman from drowning at a women-only gym, only to discover she is Detective Armstrong's wife. Grateful, the Armstrongs invite Gary and ...
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The Out-of-Towner
Gary encounters Sam Cooper, a newcomer who also has access to the next day's issue of the New York Daily. In contrast to Gary, who takes on rescues h...
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Duck Day Afternoon
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3
Take Me out to the Ballgame
When Gary learns that rookie pitcher Pedro Mendoza of the Chicago Cubs is on the verge of throwing a no-hitter, Chuck persuades him to go to the game....
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4
The Iceman Taketh
Brigatti devises a scheme to lure a thief using a valuable diamond pendant, leading to a deeper personal connection with Gary as they are compelled t...
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5
Camera Shy
During the launch of a new pickle factory, Miguel accidentally finds himself in the chaos of one of Gary's heroic rescues, landing headfirst into a b...
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6
Wild Card
As Patrick grapples with how to inform his boss of his departure from McGinty's, he inadvertently drives Gary to the brink of exasperation by shadowi...
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7
Fatal Edition (1)
Frank Scanlon, a renowned columnist for the Chicago Sun Times known for his investigative stories, encounters Gary during one of his heroic rescues. ...
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Fatal Edition (2)
As Gary delves deeper into his investigation, he encounters one of Scanlon's informants, revealing that the reporter was on the verge of exposing a m...
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9
Weathergirl
Guided by Gary, Rebecca rises to fame for her precise weather predictions until one morning, the newspaper arrives at his door with no forecast for t...
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10
Run, Gary, Run
Gary dismisses Marissa's persistent pleas for help with the workload at McGinty's, leading to a chilling warning from the paper about her imminent dea...
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11
Rose
Crumb warns Gary that Rose, despite her charming demeanor, could be a source of trouble. Dismissing his friend's concerns, Gary overlooks signs of her...
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12
Snow Angels
In a snowy landscape, Gary stumbles upon two contrasting figures: Earl Camby, a former criminal who now dedicates himself to assisting the needy, and...
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13
Gifted
When Gary saves Nikki's friend from a near-fatal school bus accident, he encounters the resilient 13-year-old who reveals her own ability to foresee ...
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14
Performance Anxiety
After deciding to hand over his responsibilities at the New York paper to his friend Clams, the former recipient faces an unexpected dilemma when the...
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15
False Witness
During a car theft for a chop shop, Jose (Joey) unexpectedly crosses paths with Gary, who is brought in by the police to identify suspects in a lineu...
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16
The Play's the Thing
At the theater, Gary unexpectedly encounters his former friend, Marion Crumb, a retired Chicago detective who has embraced acting after being inspired...
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17
Blind Faith
In a brave attempt to save three teenagers from an exploding cannonball, Gary sacrifices his vision. While recovering in the hospital, he encounters a...
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18
Occasionally Amber
As Chuck prepares to marry in Chicago, Gary recognizes his fiancée, now calling herself Jade, as Amber, a notorious jewel thief. Concerned, Gary con...
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19
Mel Schwartz, Bounty Hunter
Gary finds himself repeatedly coming to the aid of an ambitious accountant who is set on pursuing a career as a bounty hunter. Despite the accountant'...
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20
Time
Gary discovers the reason behind his selection for the mysterious paper. As he delves deeper into its significance, he uncovers hidden truths that ch...
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21
Everybody Goes to Rick's
In the episode "Everybody Goes to Rick's," Gary journeys to 1929, where he finds himself running a speakeasy in the very spot that would later become ...
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22
Luck o' the Irish
An ambitious young Irish woman misses out on a life-changing million-dollar lottery because Gary steals the dollar she intended to use for her winning...
