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John Doe

TV·2002–2003·1 season, 21 episodes·FOX·Drama, Science-Fiction·1h·8.0·Created by Mike Thompson, Brandon Camp

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A man who knows literally everything---except his own identity---helps the Seattle police solve crimes as he tries to figure out who he is and where he came from.

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  1. 01PilotS01E01 · 7.0A boat full of Cambodian fishermen can't believe their eyes when they find a naked man floating along the Seattle coastline. Quickly they take the stranger on board and bring him to shore. The mysterious man is unharmed, but can't remember anything, not even his name, and seems to be colorblind. The police can't find his identity, his profile doesn't match anything in the database or Missing Persons reports. Despite not knowing anything about himself, he seems to know everything about everything else.
  2. 02John Doe S01E02Blood LinesS01E02 · 7.0John is fixated on the mysterious woman on the ferry who called him "Tommy". He tries to track her down with the help of the police, but Frank asks him for a favor in return. The police detective has run into a dead end with one of his investigations and wants John's help. Walter Pickford has called the cops after he discovered his pool was filled with human blood.
  3. 03IdahoS01E08 · 6.5The murder of a private detective by a deaf killer leads John to an enigmatic woman who provides clues about his childhood. He travels to Idaho, where he supposedly grew up, and discovers things aren't quite as they seem.

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Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode21Episodes2002–03Aired 6.4Season avg
  1. S01E01Season's bestPilotSeptember 20, 2002 7.0A boat full of Cambodian fishermen can't believe their eyes when they find a naked man floating along the Seattle coastline. Quickly they ta
  2. S01E02John Doe S01E02Blood LinesSeptember 27, 2002 7.0John is fixated on the mysterious woman on the ferry who called him "Tommy". He tries to track her down with the help of the police, but Fra
  3. S01E03Doe Re: MeOctober 4, 2002Once again, Detective Hayes asks for Johns to help unravel a mysterious murder. The cops found a woman's severed lower body, which had DNA f
  4. S01E04Past ImperfectOctober 18, 2002When the police find the remains of a woman that was murdered over 30 years ago, John is put in the spotlight. It seems that he looks exactl
  5. S01E05John DeuxOctober 25, 2002John finds hope to discover his true identity when a second person is found in the ocean under similar conditions. John decides to pay his f
  6. S01E06Low ArtNovember 1, 2002When a mysterious art robbery takes place in a Seattle museum, Detective Hayes decides to ask for John's help. During the break-in, a securi
  7. S01E07Mind GamesNovember 8, 2002John is shocked when a woman arrives at his door, claiming that he is the father of her son, Wesley. 11 years ago she enlisted the service o
  8. S01E08IdahoNovember 15, 2002 6.5The murder of a private detective by a deaf killer leads John to an enigmatic woman who provides clues about his childhood. He travels to Id
  9. S01E09Manifest DestinyDecember 6, 2002John Does decides to go on a trip to London. He's struggling to calm himself down due to the claustrophobia caused by being on a plane when
  10. S01E10The MournerDecember 13, 2002A serial killer, with a fixation on John, is terrorizing Seattle. At each crime scene he leaves a pink envelope, marked with the symbol from
  11. S01E11John D.O.A.January 10, 2003John continues to aids the police in hunting The Mourner, after Lt. Avery is kidnapped.
  12. S01E12Tone DeadJanuary 17, 2003The team investigates the death of an up-and-coming local DJ. Meanwhile, Rachel re-enters John's life...and has some trouble adjusting.
  13. S01E13Family ManJanuary 31, 2003John helps Frank investigate the disappearance of 4 seemingly unconnected people. Also, Frank fights for custody of his children.
  14. S01E14Ashes to AshesFebruary 14, 2003When John finds that a loved one is in grave danger, he must race against the clock to find her in time.
  15. S01E15Psychic ConnectionMarch 7, 2003The investigation into a serial kidnapper turns into a homicide investigation, when a local psychic offers her help. Everyone involved, incl
  16. S01E16Illegal AlienMarch 14, 2003When a bright flash in the woods produces a US astronaut, John, Frank, and Digger enter into a covert mission to uncover how he got there...
  17. S01E17Doe or DieMarch 21, 2003When a rogue ex-cop bent on revenge, takes the 12th precinct hostage, John is forced to improvise. He must find a way to stay hidden and sav
  18. S01E18Save As...John DoeMarch 28, 2003An attractive woman, who has been the victim of a crime, shows up at The Sea seeking John's help. John finds he cannot resist. He is soon wr
  19. S01E19Shock to the SystemApril 4, 2003After John is struck by lightning, he is forced to adjust to being "normal" again...just when he was getting used to being unique. Will he r
  20. S01E20Remote ControlApril 18, 2003When Digger's lifelong friend is killed, John treks with him and tried to help him find out what happened. John also hopes to find out the t
  21. S01E21The RisingApril 25, 2003 5.0John is struck with visions that may help him to finally uncover the truth, and who his true friends really are.

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