Ep 7. Enemy Mind

Johnny Smith (Anthony Michael Hall) is a regular, small-town high school teacher, but he also has the power to see into the future - he calls it his "dead zone." In season 1 episode 7, titled Enemy Mind, Johnny uses his powers to try and catch a serial killer who has been terrorizing the town.

As the episode opens, Johnny sees a vision of a man killing a woman in a secluded area. When he wakes up, still groggy from his visions, he is unable to shake the feeling that the murder he saw was real. He goes to the police station, hoping to convince Sheriff Walt Bannerman (Chris Bruno) to investigate, but Bannerman is skeptical - after all, Johnny's visions are often unclear and sometimes inaccurate.

But Johnny is determined to help, and he starts doing his own investigation, trying to piece together clues from his visions. Meanwhile, the killer continues to strike, leaving another victim in his wake. Johnny knows that time is running out, and he needs to crack the case before the killer strikes again.

As he delves deeper into the investigation, Johnny starts to get a clearer picture of the killer's mindset. He realizes that the killer has a "false ego" - he sees himself as a hero, someone who is doing the right thing, even though he is committing terrible crimes. Johnny also discovers that the killer is targeting women who remind him of his ex-girlfriend, who he blames for his life falling apart.

With this information in hand, Johnny decides to set a trap for the killer. Using himself as bait, he lures the killer into a trap, hoping to capture him before he can harm anyone else. But things don't go according to plan, and Johnny finds himself in a dangerous showdown with the killer.

As the episode draws to a close, Johnny and Bannerman discuss the case and the toll it has taken on both of them. Bannerman thanks Johnny for his help, but he also warns him that there is a danger in getting too involved in these cases - the line between justice and vengeance can become blurred, and it can be hard to know which side you're on.

Overall, season 1 episode 7 of The Dead Zone, titled Enemy Mind, is a tense, gripping thriller that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Anthony Michael Hall gives a strong performance as Johnny Smith, and the supporting cast is equally impressive. The episode deals with complex themes like morality, justice, and the thin line between good and evil, making it a must-watch for fans of suspenseful, thought-provoking TV shows.