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Michael lives in two separate realities after a car accident. In one reality, his wife Hannah survives the accident; in the other reality, his son Rex survives. Michael does not know which reality is "real", and uses the wristbands to differentiate the two. He sees two therapists: Dr. Jonathan Lee in the "red reality" and Dr. Judith Evans in the "green reality". At work, Michael's erratic behavior triggers clashes with his team; they do not know about Michael's uncanny ability to solve crimes using details from both realities.

1 Seasons
13 Episodes
Canceled
Drama Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast & Characters
Say Hello to My Little Friend
8.8/10 (391 votes)

#1 Say Hello to My Little Friend

S1:E11

An unusual dream disrupts Britten's ability to switch realities, and a mysterious man causes him distress; Captain Harper becomes increasingly concerned over Britten's erratic behavior.

Two Birds
8.7/10 (325 votes)

#2 Two Birds

S1:E12

Detective Britten doesn't know who to trust when the truth behind the accident begins to reveal itself and a high-ranking conspiracy threatens both of his realities. In a moment of frustration, Britten decides to take the law into his own hands and goes after Detective Hawkins, putting himself and Bird in the crosshairs of the conspirators. Captain Harper is instructed to clean up the mess. Later, when questioned about his partner, Detective Vega begins to have concerns about his Captain's intentions.

Turtles All the Way Down
8.6/10 (418 votes)

#3 Turtles All the Way Down

S1:E13

As Britten starts to realize the truth behind the accident, a conspiracy threatens both of his realities; Britten goes after Detective Hawkins; Dr. Lee and Dr. Evans come together in a debate that forces Britten to choose a path.

Pilot
8.3/10 (694 votes)

#4 Pilot

S1:E1

When Detective Michael Britten regains consciousness following his family's car accident, he is told that his wife Hannah perished, but that his teen son, Rex, has survived. As he tries to put the pieces of his life back together he awakens again in a world in which his wife is very much alive, but his son Rex died in the accident. In order to keep both of his loved ones alive he begins living two dueling realities. Trying to regain some normalcy Michael turns to his work solving crimes in both worlds with the help of two different partners, Detective Isaiah "Bird" Freeman and Detective Efrem Vega. He begins to solve impossible cases by using his dueling realities to gain unique perspectives and link clues that cross over from world to world. Helping Michael to navigate his new existence are his bureau assigned therapists Dr. Evans and Dr. Lee..

That's Not My Penguin
8.3/10 (329 votes)

#5 That's Not My Penguin

S1:E6

While working a hostage situation with Detective Vega, Detective Michael Britten unexpectedly finds himself collaborating with Dr. Lee. In an effort to calm down Gabriel Wyath -- a patient who has threatened to blow up a mental hospital -- Britten is compromised, and the effects follow him into his other reality. Meanwhile, Rex introduces his girlfriend, Emma, to his dad and Bird shows concern over Britten's lack of focus due to his sleepless nights.

The Little Guy
7.9/10 (441 votes)

#6 The Little Guy

S1:E2

Detective Michael Britten continues to deal with his parallel versions of reality. In one world he's looking for ways to reconnect with his son, Rex, by offering him some normalcy while they deal with his mother's death. In the other, Britten works to understand the emotions that his grieving wife, Hannah is going through. Meanwhile, a witness in the murder of a homeless man tells Britten and his rookie partner, Vega that a "small guy" was spotted at the scene of the crime. When that clue crosses over into the case Britten is working on in his other reality, Bird, is confused by his partner's sudden interest in the height of the suspects they are investigating. Meanwhile, Britten's captain, shows growing concern over his behavior. Later, the events surrounding the fateful accident that changed Britten's life come into question and throughout, Dr. Lee and Dr. Evans continue to present their dueling theories on Britton's condition.

Guilty
7.8/10 (366 votes)

#7 Guilty

S1:E3

Rex is kidnapped by an escaped convict Michael arrested 10 years ago; an investigation in Michael's other reality gets in the way of an event honoring his deceased son; clues from both realities lead to Michael's sanity being questioned.

Game Day
7.8/10 (314 votes)

#8 Game Day

S1:E9

The final play in a big football rivalry happens differently in Detective Britten's two realities; Rex's heart is broken; Vega and Hannah plan a going-away party for Britten.

Slack Water
7.8/10 (283 votes)

#9 Slack Water

S1:E10

Detective Britten and Bird look into what appears to be a case of gang violence, but clues from his other reality force him to look a little closer. Meanwhile, Hannah uses her intuition to talk through a tough situation with Rex's girlfriend Emma. Later, Captain Harper finds herself having to take back a promise and Detective Vega is planning Britten's going away party.

Oregon
7.7/10 (309 votes)

#10 Oregon

S1:E5

Detective Britten suddenly becomes a suspect in his own case when an FBI agent, Santoro, questions his methods of tracking down a serial killer thought to be dead. Meanwhile, in the wake of her son's death, Hannah is finding comfort in exploring the possibility of moving to Oregon and going back to school.

Kate is Enough
7.5/10 (358 votes)

#11 Kate is Enough

S1:E4

While investigating an alleged suicide during an upscale yacht party with Detective Vega, Detective Britten runs into Rex's former babysitter Kate. Later, in a case Britten is investigating with Bird, Kate appears again, this time as a suspect. Dr. Lee and Dr. Evans try to help him make sense of his run in with these two very different versions of the same woman.

Ricky's Tacos
7.5/10 (297 votes)

#12 Ricky's Tacos

S1:E7

An unexpected tip leads Detective Britten to an empty warehouse that was tied to a case he was investigating prior to the accident. His curiosity causes concern for Captain Harper. Meanwhile, Hannah prepares for the move to Oregon. Bird and Britten investigate a mysterious suicide, while Detective Vega and Britten work on a 3 year-old homicide. Later, Dr. Lee gives Britten the key to solving one of his cases while Dr. Evans helps him make a decision about the move.

Nightswimming
7.3/10 (314 votes)

#13 Nightswimming

S1:E8

Detective Britten helps reunite and prepare a couple for a new life in the witness protection program; an introduction between Detective Vega and Britten's longtime informant doesn't go smoothly.

Cast & Chracters

Michael Britten

Michael Britten

Actor: Jason Isaacs
Detective Efrem Vega

Detective Efrem Vega

Actor: Wilmer Valderrama
Detective Isaiah 'Bird' Freeman

Detective Isaiah 'Bird' Freeman

Actor: Steve Harris
Rex Britten

Rex Britten

Actor: Dylan Minnette
Hannah Britten

Hannah Britten

Actor: Laura Allen
Tara

Tara

Actor: Michaela McManus
Dr. Judith Evans

Dr. Judith Evans

Actor: Cherry Jones
Dr. John Lee

Dr. John Lee

Actor: BD Wong

The highest rated episode of Awake is "Say Hello to My Little Friend" (S1E11) with a rating of 8.80.

This episode received 391 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Nightswimming" (S1E8) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 314 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Say Hello to My Little Friend" (S1E11) with a rating of 8.80.

This episode received 391 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Nightswimming" (S1E8) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 314 votes.

Name Department Job
Clinton Wayne Costume & Make-Up Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Jennifer Johnson Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Howard Gordon Production Producer

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