Early Edition

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Gary Hobson was a regular Chicago stockbroker. One day his wife dumped him and he was forced to move into a hotel room. The next morning, at 6:30 am, a mysterious yellow cat showed up at his front door with tomorrow's edition of the Chicago Sun-Times. From that day on his life was never the same. At first skeptical, Gary started to try saving people's lives and stop disasters from happening. With the help of his friends Chuck and Marissa, Gary became a man with a mission, even though he doesn't know why or how the paper gets to him every morning.

Early Edition was produced by CBS Productions and TriStar Television for CBS.moreless
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S 4 :  Ep 22 Aired 5/27/00
S 4 :  Ep 21 Aired 5/20/00
S 4 :  Ep 20 Aired 5/13/00
S 4 :  Ep 19 Aired 5/6/00
S 4 :  Ep 18 Aired 4/29/00

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  • An excellent show in the anthology and reluctant hero traditions of "Route 66" that also flirts with the science-fiction elements of "The Twilight Zone."

    8.5
    "Great"
    By PSUDaugh, Aug 22, 2009
    What is unusual (and excellent) about this show is that while it is largely formulaic, with most episodes following an established pattern, each episode manages to be unique and interesting. Some, such as "Romancing the Throne," adapt the plots of existing stories, in that case the film "Roman Holiday." Most episodes, however, create original plots within the established structure of the show.

    While that sounds far from unique and interesting, it's the superior and genuine acting of Kyle Chandler that makes this show (and this episode) fresh and engaging. That its premise allows for a new and different challenge each week also separates it from the banal. Such is the beauty of an anthology series like "Early Edition": the format enables writers to compose a cohesive show while presenting varied plots to the viewers.moreless

  • Quality show.

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    "Great"
    By cactusjack39, Mar 10, 2009
    I really wish this show was still on. It was almost always entertaining. I liked the entire premise of the show and I found many aspects interesting. The basic premise of the character Gary Hobson finding tomorrow's newspaper today was a great and original concept. I liked watching him try to prevent the event from happening and also seeing the characters he would encounter. I liked the characters and also the storylines and the plots. The acting was good and fit well with the setting. Overall, this was a great show and I wish it was still on television today. Thank you.moreless

  • Favorite show of all time...

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    By TvPatriik, Sep 30, 2008
    This show was seriously my favorite show on tv in 2002..although the show stop airing in 2000... I used to watch it everyday and every epidsode was soo greatt!
    The show was set in Chicago, Illinois, and it was about the adventures of a man (Kyle Chandler) as Gary Hobson who mysteriously receives each Chicago Sun-Times newspaper the day before it is actually published, and who uses this knowledge to prevent terrible events each day. I really hope they will make a new show based on the same thing , becsuse its really interesting, and i hope Kyle Chandler would be in it because he is really a great actor.moreless

  • I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this show!!

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    By yarnqueen, Jul 18, 2008
    It's about time this show finally got out on DVD!! First it was cancelled before I got a chance to watch it (I was working graveyards and sleeping evenings). THEN it came back on Pax/Independent, and I got hooked. Out of a 1 to 10 rating, I give it a 50. THEN it was discontinued from Pax/Independent in favor of such inanities as Mama's House. After two(I think?) long years of Gary Hobson withdrawal, it is FINALLY out on DVD. It's a joy to see Gary, AND free of commercial /weather warning/ public warning system / political update / lost signal interruption too. Also love the way the packaging is minimalized. Better spacially AND environmentally. More, please!moreless

  • A very original show. I love it and miss it!

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    By SweetMissJaye, Jan 06, 2008
    I loved Early Edition. It was one of the first shows that became "mine". I was intrigued by this show from the very first episode.

    The premise of the show was very original. An ordinary guy get's tomorrow's newspaper today. I had to watch, had to find out if the show lived up to all the potential you could see in the trailers. Sure enough, the show was great and I watch reruns whenever I can. Unfortunately, the local channel that aired the reruns has stopped showing them.

    It was so easy to get into an episode of Early Edition. The episodes were well written, the stories surpreme. The show had the right elements of mystery, suspense, humor and romance. A great show all around. I loved the cast of Early Edition. Kyle Chandler was a great leader. I think he's a great actor. This show was amazing and I hope to see it on DVD one day. I will be the first one in line to buy it. :)moreless
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