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Moonlight

TV·2007–2008·1 season, 16 episodes·CBS·Drama, Horror, Romance·1h·7.9·Created by Ron Koslow, Trevor Munson

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Mick St. John is a captivating, charming- and immortal- private investigator from Los Angeles who defies the traditional blood-sucking norms of his vampire tendencies by using his wit and powerful supernatural abilities to help the living. In a life-altering twist of fate, Mick was "bitten" 60 years ago by his new bride, the seductive Coraline. Forever 30 years of age, Mick's as handsome and charismatic as the day he was "turned," and he eschews others of his kind who view humans only as a source of nourishment. With only a handful of like-minded confidantes for company, including the eternally young, wealthy and mischievous Josef, a hedge fund trader who relishes his uniqueness, Mick fills his infinite days protecting the living. But one night years ago, a single act of kindness changed Mick when he saved a young girl's life, making him want to be a better vampire. Now their paths cross again and Mick develops a distinctive bond with Beth Turner who has grown into a beautiful, ambitious Internet investigative reporter. Reconnecting with her unleashes feelings Mick knows he can't pursue without exposing the part of him that would make him a monster in Beth's eyes. As Mick lives between two realities, fighting his adversaries among the undead and falling in love, he discovers the mysteries and pleasures that a valuable life has to offer.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Moonlight S01E13Fated to PretendS01E13 · 9.0Beth is kidnapped by the person suspected of murdering her boss, and Mick must decide whether to jeopardize his newfound mortality in order to rescue her.
  2. 02Moonlight S01E04FeverS01E04 · 8.3A 22-year-old woman who is set to testify against an arms dealer charged with murder disappears after the safe house she is in is ambushed. Mick is hired to track her down, but when he finds her they are forced to walk through the hot desert, which depletes Mick's strength. Beth rushes to save Mick's life, but the only way to do that is for him to drink her blood.
  3. 03Moonlight S01E06B.C.S01E06 · 8.3Mick searches for a powerful vampire from Josef's past who is linked to a drug-overdose case that Beth is investigating.

Cast

Alex O'LoughlinAlex O'LoughlinMick St. JohnSophia MylesSophia MylesBeth TurnerJason DohringJason DohringJosef KostanShannyn SossamonShannyn SossamonCoraline Duvall

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2007–08Aired 8.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Moonlight S01E01No Such Thing as VampiresSeptember 28, 2007 7.9Mick probes the vampire-like murder of a college student and reconnects with a woman from his past, who is now an investigative reporter. It
  2. S01E02Moonlight S01E02Out of the PastOctober 5, 2007 7.9A convicted murderer who knows the truth about Mick's immortality is released from prison after serving 25 years. New evidence indicates he
  3. S01E03Moonlight S01E03Dr. FeelgoodOctober 12, 2007 7.6Beth helps Mick track down a renegade vampire who can't control his urges to kill.
  4. S01E04Moonlight S01E04FeverOctober 19, 2007 8.3A 22-year-old woman who is set to testify against an arms dealer charged with murder disappears after the safe house she is in is ambushed.
  5. S01E05Moonlight S01E05Arrested DevelopmentOctober 26, 2007 7.9Mick searches for a teen vampire who targets female escorts he locates on the Internet. Of course, the boy is actually much older and only l
  6. S01E06Moonlight S01E06B.C.November 2, 2007 8.3Mick searches for a powerful vampire from Josef's past who is linked to a drug-overdose case that Beth is investigating.
  7. S01E07Moonlight S01E07The RingerNovember 9, 2007 7.0Mick investigates an arson that destroys a legendary Hollywood hotel. The probe is made more mysterious when Mick realizes the fire eerily r
  8. S01E08Moonlight S01E0812:04 AMNovember 16, 2007 7.9Mick tries to protect a woman from a murderous cult after its leader is executed and his followers vow to kill those responsible for his dea
  9. S01E09Moonlight S01E09Fleur de LisNovember 23, 2007 7.9Beth gets jealous when Mick works on a case with a female photographer who bears a striking resemblance to his ex-wife. Beth then researches
  10. S01E10Moonlight S01E10Sleeping BeautyDecember 14, 2007 8.3Mick hunts for an assassin hired to kill Josef and learns a secret Josef kept from him for more than 40 years. Mick also discovers the hit w
  11. S01E11Moonlight S01E11Love Lasts ForeverJanuary 11, 2008 8.3Mick and Beth attempt to rescue Josh after he is kidnapped by a vindictive drug lord.
  12. S01E12Moonlight S01E12The Mortal CureJanuary 18, 2008 7.9Mick discovers Coraline's secret to becoming fully human again, but he also learns that it comes at a high price. Meanwhile, Beth receives s
  13. S01E13Moonlight S01E13Season's bestFated to PretendApril 25, 2008 9.0Beth is kidnapped by the person suspected of murdering her boss, and Mick must decide whether to jeopardize his newfound mortality in order
  14. S01E14Moonlight S01E14ClickMay 2, 2008 7.9A promising Hollywood starlet hires Mick to protect her after she feels threatened by overly aggressive paparazzi. Meanwhile, Beth questions
  15. S01E15Moonlight S01E15What's Left BehindMay 9, 2008 7.9Mick's past comes into sharper focus for Beth when the grandson of his World War II buddy is kidnapped. The disappearance forces Mick to dea
  16. S01E16Moonlight S01E16SonataMay 16, 2008 8.0Mick and Josef team up with other area vampires to protect their secret identities after a murder investigation threatens to expose them. Th

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