Ep 5. The Inside Man

Johnny Smith (Anthony Michael Hall) is back in the fifth season of The Dead Zone, a supernatural thriller based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. In episode 5, titled "The Inside Man," Johnny must use his rare gift of precognition to solve a murder case that threatens to shatter the peace of his hometown of Cleaves Mills.

The episode opens with a young couple, Eric and Lisa, driving down a deserted dirt road in the middle of the night. They are on their way to a secluded cabin in the woods, hoping for a romantic getaway. However, their plans are cut short when someone attacks them from behind, knocking Eric unconscious and abducting Lisa. When Eric regains consciousness, he has no memory of what happened and no idea where Lisa could be.

Meanwhile, Johnny is visiting Walt Bannerman (Chris Bruno), his old friend and the town's sheriff. Johnny has a vision of a man walking into the sheriff's office and confessing to a murder. Johnny believes this vision may be related to Eric and Lisa's abduction and insists on helping the sheriff solve the case.

As Johnny and Sheriff Bannerman investigate, they discover that the victim of the murder confessing to in Johnny's vision was killed years ago, and the confessed killer is a notorious con artist who has claimed to have committed dozens of crimes he never actually did. However, Johnny is convinced that this man, known as the Inside Man, is somehow involved in the current case.

With the help of Sarah (Nicole de Boer), a scientist who is studying Johnny's abilities, and Bruce (John L. Adams), a local reporter, Johnny and Sheriff Bannerman track down the Inside Man and manage to provoke him into confessing to Lisa's abduction. But before they can rescue her, the Inside Man gives them a shocking ultimatum that puts Johnny's life in danger.

As the clock ticks down, Johnny must use all of his psychic powers to outsmart the Inside Man and save Lisa before it's too late. But will his visions be enough to overcome the psychopath's twisted game of cat-and-mouse? And what other secrets will Johnny uncover along the way?

"The Inside Man" is a gripping episode of The Dead Zone that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its tense storyline, complex characters, and supernatural twists, this episode is a great example of why this series has become a cult classic. Whether you're a fan of Stephen King's work, a lover of suspenseful dramas, or just looking for a thrilling hour of television, The Dead Zone season 5 episode 5 is not to be missed.