"Medium" (2005)TV series 2005-????

Creator:

Glenn Gordon Caron

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

3 January 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

She Sees What Others Can't.

Plot:

Suburban mom Alison Dubois attempts to balance family life with solving mysteries using her special gift. The dead send her visions of their deaths or other crimes while she sleeps.

Plot Keywords:

Paranormal | Supernatural | Psychic Power | Crime Scene | District Attorney

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 7 wins & 12 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. July 27

12:00 AM

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Cast

Patricia Arquette	...	Allison Dubois / ... (76 episodes, 2005-2008)
Miguel Sandoval	...	D.A. Manuel Devalos (76 episodes, 2005-2008)
Sofia Vassilieva	...	Ariel Dubois (76 episodes, 2005-2008)
Maria Lark	...	Bridgette Dubois (76 episodes, 2005-2008)
Jake Weber	...	Joe Dubois (76 episodes, 2005-2008)
David Cubitt	...	Detective Lee Scanlon (67 episodes, 2005-2008)
Miranda Carabello	...	Marie Dubois / ... (37 episodes, 2005-2008)
Tina DiJoseph	...	Lynn DiNovi / ... (26 episodes, 2005-2008)

Runtime:

USA:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

Spanish | English

Color:

Color

Certification:

New Zealand:R13 (season 3) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Hungary:16

Filming Locations:

Raleigh Studios - 1600 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California, USA

Company:

CBS Paramount Network Television

Trivia:

Inspired by the real-life "psychic", Allison DuBois.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: The show is set in Phoenix, AZ, which is in Maricopa County. In at least a couple of episodes, when there is a scene in the courtroom, the court is called to order in "Mariposa County." Also, whenever they show the county seal in court or a state government building, it also reads "Mariposa County."

Quotes:

Allison Dubois: Ow!
[pulls a portable phone out of couch cushions]
Joe Dubois: Wow. You one of those people who can talk out of their ass?
Allison Dubois: It's not funny.
Joe Dubois: It's kind of funny.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "30 Rock: SeinfeldVision (#2.1)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Theme

Successful Combination of Sci-Fi, Crime and Family Drama

I haven't been this enthusiastic about a TV show for awhile. The actors are top notch and the stories interesting. In my opinion, the core of the show is not the cases the main character (Allison) investigates or even her psychic abilities. Rather, its how her abilities affect her relationships with others (especially her husband). So far my favorite episode has been "A Couple of Choices" but I can't explain why. I love how the husband and children are portrayed. I have a small crush on the husband (Joe) and the kids argue with each other just like normal kids. (I got a real kick hearing the eldest daughter tattle that the younger one hadn't brushed her teeth - rather she just got the toothbrush wet.) Allison is so down to earth that she is easy to related to.

So few crime or science fiction shows effectively incorporate family drama. Medium is a refreshing change!