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John Doe, a mysterious man who rises from the primordial waters of an isolated island, possessing knowledge of literally everything in the world, yet having no memory of who -- or even what -- he is. Doe quickly finds his way to Seattle, where he befriends the police and uses his special gift to help them solve "impossible" crimes each week.

John Doe - 01x21 The Rising Screenshot
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Last Episode

01x21 The Rising Aired: Apr. 25, 2003

John is struck with visions that may help him to finally uncover the truth, and who his true friends really are.

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John Doe is Canceled/Ended
The show had 1 season and 21 episodes air between 2002 and 2003.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 20, 2002
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
2002 - 2003
To-Date:
1 Season
21 Episodes
Network
FOX TV Network
Genre

Character Guide

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Series Fun Facts

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  • SPOILER: A year after the series was canceled, the show's creator revealed that John Doe's abilities came from the fact that John died in a boating accident (which is where he go his scar)…
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    SPOILER: A year after the series was canceled, the show's creator revealed that John Doe's abilities came from the fact that John died in a boating accident (which is where he go his scar) and met God. According to the show's mythology, when you die you are blessed with all of God's knowledge.
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  • The original (unaired) pilot episode was shot with a different cast. Elizabeth Lackey was the first to assume the role of Lt. Jamie Avery, Azura Skye played Karen Kawalksi and rock musician
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    The original (unaired) pilot episode was shot with a different cast. Elizabeth Lackey was the first to assume the role of Lt. Jamie Avery, Azura Skye played Karen Kawalksi and rock musician Meat Loaf, was barman Digger. The only "survivors" from that shoot were Dominic Purcell, and, John Marshall Jones.
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