Eli Stone

Waiting for That Day

Season 1, Episode 12, Aired 4/13/08

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Eli has a vision of traveling in a car when all of a sudden an earthquake hits the Golden Gate Bridge. Eli tries to warn people but nobody believes him until he meets Daniel Foote, a scientist that predicts the earthquake. Eli and Daniel try everything they can to shut down the Golden Gate Bridge by suing San Francisco only for Marci Klein to oppose them.moreless

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Natasha Henstridge

Taylor Wethersby
Sam Jaeger

Matt Dowd
Matt Letscher

Nathan Stone

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Eli works hard to make people believe in an earthquake he saw in one of his visions.

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By LuCaczan, Jun 17, 2008 Report Abuse

Eli Stone's espisodes are getting more and more emotional as Eli approaches the day of his surgery. It was very emotional to watch his great effort of making people believe him and Foote's earthquake forecast and, besides that, the stress of dealing with his living will and the possibility he might die during surgery. I can't imagine myself coping with all this without losing it, especially with one of my bosses trying to get me fired! Jonny Lee Miller did a great job in this episode. One complaint, though. I can't find any reason whatsoever why Maggie would help Marci against Eli! Even though Maggie thinks her feeling's for Eli are not mutual, I think she was very ungrateful as a friend!moreless

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The little boy who cried wolf... with a little help from his friends.

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By _Iroh_, Apr 16, 2008 Report Abuse

I felt as if this episode was merely a fan appeaser. Which does NOT mean I did not like it. (I am, after all, a fan. I was appeased.) For once, Eli is right. After another earthquake denoting vision (this time with dates and locations) Eli brings his visions, his beliefs, and his warning to the one place he can do any good; the courtroom. On the subplot, we find Jordan Wethersby being challenged for his position in the firm. When it comes down to his career against Eli's case, Wethersby actually sides with Eli. This counts for a lot, to me. Of course, Wethersby gets the pay of in the end. The reason I labeled this "Alternate Reality" is not because the show actually had a major earthquake in San Francisco, but because they had it destroy the Golden Gate Bridge. It just seems like such a clich for movies and shows. Oh well. I guess I can forgive them. :Pmoreless

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Up until now I had my doubts about this show, altough I liked it I wasn't sure if it was one of my favorites or not... until now.

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By marvinhood, Apr 15, 2008 Report Abuse

On Episode 8 (Praying for time) there was a big discussion about an earthquake that may or may not hit San Francisco, thus the big rush to evacuate all the people from the development that was supposed to be the location of the center of that so called earthquake. I wanted so bad to have that earthquake shown so people would start to believe Eli, but that didn't happen.

This is the episode I was hoping for, from the emotional dilemma about Eli's surgery and all the risks he would have to take, to the desperation about trying to save thousands of people, this episode was full of emotions. The character of Matt Dowd was so meh to me, I didn't hate him nor root for him, but on this episode I really liked him, on the scene with him and Eli you could see the compassion and empathy Matt was feeling for Eli, and the last scene with Taylor and Patty, it was very emotional. One thing though, through out the whole episode I was thinking 'they better show an earthquake because if at the end nothing happens I swear I won't see this show anymore'... and they did!!! Finally the big sign from God that Eli is a prophet!!!

I really hope this show gets another season!!! please! oh please!!moreless

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This show has potential to be great and this episode exemplifies that.

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By Uncle_SaltyJT, Apr 15, 2008 Report Abuse

Eli Stone is ambitious in many ways. It attempts to tackle tremendous themes of faith and hope and God and love. It also attempts to remain light hearted and humorous. It also attempts to be unique and somewhat quirky. To a lesser extent, it attempts to understand the legal process in the setting of a courtroom drama. This episode stands for what this show can really become. It also puts the series in an interesting predicament. Eli's visions are now validated. For the last few episodes, Eli's faith has become a backbone of the show. His own personal faith in himself and his visions has been put to the test and through his experience with his father, he was re-affirmed. Few self-doubts lingered by the start of this episode. By the end of the episode, few doubts from anyone might linger. When a show relies on the "is he or isn't he" or "are they or aren't they" premise, an element of mystique is lost when those questions are answered. In the X-files, the first five seasons questioned whether Mulder was truly crazy and at many times, there were serious doubts as to whether there were ever any aliens at all. On Lost, the reveals keep coming but the one that springs to mind was Locke's paralysis. Until "Tallahassee" the audience was left to question the nature of Locke's pre-island paralysis (psycho-somatic, faked, etc.). So now that Eli has joined these shows in taking a huge risk and answering a big question, it is in an interesting position. It seems Eli will go through with the brain surgery. This may be the best possible answer by the writers to this predicament. Undoubtedly, this will take the show in new directions and I look forward to what they have in store as a season finale this Thursday!moreless

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Wow...that's all I have to say, the writing, acting, and everything about this episode was just amazing!

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By linkinfnpark19, Apr 15, 2008 Report Abuse

Following the magnitude of last weeks episode, not many shows would be able to follow or even top it. However, this is Eli Stone we are talking about here, and let me tell you, this episode toped last week's episode and probably every other episode of the season. I mean, it had everything, from going back to the story line of when Eli took out the residents of Silver Terrace to Michael Bay-like special effects! It was flat-out amazing. We also get to meet Maggie's fiance, but it gets me thinking, if her fiance didn't die in the earthquake, how does their relationship end and how do Eli's and Maggie's flourish? I love the way that Maggie believes in Eli so much as well, its great foundation for a great relationship. Also, I'm glad to see that Patti is fully behind Eli now, but to see everyone else at the firm pretty much turn their backs on him, I would say that it serves them right to be caught in the first of the earthquakes. I hope that Jordan gets to keep his job and that Marcy is the partner that leaves instead. After seeing this episode, I don't know how crazy next week's episode will be, we'll just have to wait and see!moreless

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Trivia, Notes, Quotes and Allusions

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Trivia
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- Eli tells his colleagues that the 22nd floor is probably not the safest place to be during an earthquake. However, the exterior shot of Wethersby, Posner & Klein shows a building only ten stories tall (seven in the east wing). Edit
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- International Air Dates: Czech Republic: August 10, 2008 on AXN Germany: October 15, 2008 on Pro7 Australia: January 13, 2009 on Seven Norway: January 28, 2009, on Tv2 The Netherlands: February 9, 2009 on Net 5 Edit
- Injoke: John Billingsley (Daniel Foote) played a character named Egan Foote on the short lived ABC show The Nine. He had a similar appearance and demeanor and same last name on both ABC shows. Edit
- Featured Music: "The One You Knew" by Joshua Radin Edit
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- Jordan: Ms. Klein's problem with Mr. Stone isn't that he is eccentric, it's that he applies his considerable talents to underdogs and individuals, instead of conglomerates and CEOs. He reminds us that in business there is still room for humanity, that capitalism without mercy is tantamount to evil--he reminds us of the best parts of ourselves. Yes, I have protected Eli Stone, because I believe this firm needs Eli Stone; I believe that every firm, every company, everyone...needs an Eli Stone. And by your vote you'll say whether or not you agree. If you don't, then this place has become something I don't want my name on anyway. Edit
- Marci: I've tallied the partners' vote, and, well... Jordan, there's no easy way to say this. Jordan: I think you just did, Marci. Marci: But, for the record, it is the decision of the partnership that Jordan Weathersby be removed from his post as managing partner - effective immediately. Truly, Jordan, I'm sorry. Jordan: I'm not. I can live with the partners decision. I hope they can. (an earthquake interrupts the meeting for 20-30 seconds, shattering windows and bringing down ceiling beams) Jordan: Marci... I'd like a revote. Edit
- Patti: Eli, you draft your will yet? Eli: I left you all my George Michael CDs. I figured that was appropriate. Edit
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- Patti: No, the mayor of Munchkinland! This is the second reference in this episode to The Wizard of Oz. Munchkinland is at the beginning of the yellow brick road, where the Munchkins reside. Edit
- Foote: That's because you're cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs! Referencing the slogan for the chocolate cereal from General Mills. The mascot is Sonny the Cuckoo Bird, who inevitably goes "cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs" when he sees or smells the cereal. Edit
- Jordan: I assume the Wicked Witch to whom you're referring is one of this firm's founding partner? This and the subsequent line about a bucket of water are references to the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, and the Wicked Witch of the West played by Margaret Hamilton. Edit