List of Day Break episodes
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The following is a complete episode list for the crime drama Day Break. The show premiered on November 15, 2006 in the United States on ABC. Rapidly declining ratings resulted in its being pulled from television broadcasting on December 15, 2006.[1] However, the show continued at ABC.com, where the final 7 of 13 episodes were released; the thirteenth and final episode premiered on March 2, 2007. The latter seven episodes were broadcast on television for the first time on the TV One cable network, beginning April 20, 2008. The series finale aired on June 8, 2008.
| # | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | November 15, 2006 |
| When Detective Brett Hopper woke up this morning, he thought it was a normal day, a day like any other one, but he rapidly finds out that he is accused of killing Assistant District Attorney Alberto Garza. Even after offering a solid alibi, no one believes him. The next morning, when he wakes up, he finds out that he is reliving the same day and that his loved ones are in danger. (10.6 million viewers[2]) | ||
| 2 | "What If They Run" | November 15, 2006 |
| Brett makes the decision to take Rita and try to make a run for it by getting out of town, in an attempt to escape the day. But he soon discovers the disastrous consequences of his rash actions on others. (8.6 million viewers[2]) | ||
| 3 | "What If He Lets Her Go" | November 22, 2006 |
| Hopper learns someone close to him may have been involved in framing him for Garza's murder. Meanwhile, some critical clues are revealed that could assist Hopper in making his nightmarish day finally end. (5.12 million [3] [4]) | ||
| 4 | "What If He Can Change the Day" | November 29, 2006 |
| While trying to find out who framed him, Hopper is starting to figure out what his partner, Andrea, did that caused her disagreement with Internal Affairs. (4.73 million viewers[5]) | ||
| 5 | "What If They're Stuck" | December 6, 2006 |
| To prove his innocence, Brett visits the Internal Affairs office, twice, in search of the murder book. During his first visit, things aren't going like he planned but his second time isn't better when he doesn't have any other choice than taking someone hostage. (4.5 million viewers[6]) | ||
| 6 | "What If They Find Him" | December 13, 2006 |
| Hopper tracks down a major player in the conspiracy to frame him for Garza's murder. He also discovers that he must continue to heed the warning of the consequences of his decisions when his actions turn out to affect the day in the worst possible ways imaginable. (3.1 million viewers[7] or 3.94 million per Nielsen Media Research [8]) | ||
| 7 | "What If He's Not Alone" | January 29, 2007 * April 20, 2008 ^ |
| Hopper believes he may have found someone who is inadvertently involved in his never-ending day - and may also be caught in the same, repetitive loop. | ||
| 8 | "What If She's Lying" | January 29, 2007 * April 27, 2008 ^ |
| Hopper believes that Jennifer is somehow involved in his hellacious day and hiding something from him. In order to find out what she's afraid to admit, he pays a visit to his estranged mother to go through his father's old police files to find a connection. | ||
| 9 | "What If They're Connected" | January 29, 2007 * May 4, 2008 ^ |
| Hopper discovers that a possible war between two rival gangs may be linked to his framing for the murder of Garza. Meanwhile, he pays a visit to Garza's murder scene and begins to piece together who may have really killed the Assistant District Attorney. | ||
| 10 | "What If He's Free" | January 29, 2007 * May 11, 2008 ^ |
| After coming face to face with Garza's murderer, Hopper wonders whether his never-ending day will finally end. | ||
| 11 | "What If He Walks Away" | February 4, 2007 * May 18, 2008 ^ |
| Hopper tries walking away from the day with Rita, but his actions have decidedly negative consequences. Meanwhile, he discovers that someone he thought he could trust has betrayed him. | ||
| 12 | "What If She's the Key" | February 12, 2007 * June 1, 2008 ^ |
| Hopper discovers that Rita is hiding a secret from him that may play a pivotal role in his repeating day. | ||
| 13 | "What If It's Him" | March 2, 2007 * June 8, 2008 ^ |
| Hopper's day of reckoning finally is in sight and the answers to his questions are within his reach - but will he live to see the end of his repeating day? | ||
* = World premiere on ABC.com
^ = Television premiere on TV One
Viewers for the series on television averaged 6.5 million.[9]
[edit] References
- ^ ABC Pulls "Day Break" and Shatner Show, ABCNews.com, December 15, 2006 <- need to updated, link obsolete
- ^ a b Wednesday Ratings Decoder: Stars Burn Hot!. Eonline.com (2006-11-16). Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
- ^ Daily Ratings. TV tracker.com - Must enter dates. Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
- ^ Screw the hiatus, bring back Lost now. TV Squad.com (2006-11-24). Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
- ^ CBS dominated night. Variety.com (2006-11-30). Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
- ^ Best night yet for CW. Variety.com (2006-12-07). Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
- ^ Day Break: ABC's Taye Diggs Drama is Gone. TV Series Finale.com (2006-12-15). Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
- ^ ABC Shows Money the Door. E Online.com (2006-12-18). Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
- ^ Joal Ryan (2006-12-19). Day Break on Naughty List. E! News. Retrieved on 2006-12-20.
