Ep 1. No Turning Off

In the first episode of Long Island Medium season 1, titled "No Turning Off," viewers are introduced to Theresa Caputo. She is a married mother of two who works as a medium, communicating with the spirits of people who have passed away. The episode begins with her meeting with a group of clients in a private reading room. Some are skeptics, while others are believers in her ability to communicate with the dead.

Theresa starts off by mentioning a specific spirit who has come through, but the client has trouble making a connection to the person they're thinking of. Teresa mentions a few specific things about the person, which helps the client identify the spirit as their grandmother. From there, the reading continues with Theresa relaying messages from the grandmother about her unconditional love and her thoughts on the client's choices in life.

Later in the episode, Theresa visits a hair salon and starts getting messages from spirits right away. She communicates with the spirit of a woman who recently passed away in a car accident, and her husband is struggling to deal with the loss. Theresa is able to provide comfort and closure to him by relaying messages from his wife, assuring him that she's still with him and that he'll be okay.

The episode also features Theresa doing readings for two sisters, one of whom is hesitant about getting a reading. After Theresa brings through specific details about the sisters' late mother, the skeptical sister becomes a believer and is moved to tears.

The episode concludes with Theresa meeting with a woman who has lost her son to suicide. She is understandably emotional, and Theresa is able to bring through messages from her son that provide some comfort and closure. The woman is able to process her grief a bit more easily after hearing from her son through Theresa.

Throughout the episode, Theresa comes across as a warm, caring person who genuinely wants to help others. She's often emotional herself during the readings, crying along with her clients or conveying the weight of the messages she's receiving. At the same time, she's unflappable in her ability to communicate with spirits and provide specific bits of information that only the person she's communicating with would know.

Overall, "No Turning Off" provides a powerful introduction to Theresa Caputo and her abilities as a medium. Even those who are skeptical of her abilities can't deny the comfort and closure she provides to those who are grieving. The episode sets the stage for what promises to be an emotionally charged and heartwarming series.