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The Dead Zone S2E2 — Descent (1)

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The Dead Zone•Season 2•Episode 2

Descent (1)

7.4/10 · 193 votesJan 12, 200344 min

Ranked #9 of 19 in Season 2•matches the season avg

Johnny struggles to rescue four teens trapped in a collapsing mine, all while reliving - and in some way trying to redeem - sins from his family's past.

Directed byJames Head

Written byRobert Hewitt Wolfe

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Anthony Michael Hall

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Johnny Smith

Nicole De Boer

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Sarah Bracknell Bannerman

Chris Bruno

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Walt Bannerman

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Robert Hewitt Wolfe

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Stephen McNutt

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Mike Banas

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Episode Summary

"Descent (1)" is episode 2 of The Dead Zone season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 193 votes, ranking #9 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by James Head and written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, it aired on January 12, 2003.

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