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Airs Next: NBC at Friday 10:00 PM (60 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: January 6, 2006    Last Aired: January 20, 2006
Show Categories: Drama, Comedy
The Book of DanielMore Photos
The show focuses on an Episcopalian minister and father. He finds himself conversing with Jesus - his mentor and friend - who helps navigate family problems, church politics and even his nagging reliance on prescription painkillers. The pilot was written on spec by "Titus" co-creator Jack Kenny. NBC took the rare step of buying his finished script even though it was not developed through...
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Last episode: Assignation
The Webster Family is preparing for the groundbreaking ceremony today for The St.Barnabus School - a dream-come-true for Daniel. The only one who can't be found is Adam - who's decided to spend the day up at Queen's Cross visiting Caroline.
Aired: Friday January 20, 2006
3. Acceptance Jan 13, 2006 1 Review 8.86
2. Forgiveness Jan 6, 2006 4 Reviews 8.84
1. Temptation Jan 6, 2006 4 Reviews 8.83

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My Kitty! (Episode Clip)

Another classic Benny Quickie: My Kitty! Benny plays an old woman...

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Temptation (Episode Clip)

Daniel bails out his dope dealing daughter.

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Cast

 
Ivan Shaw - Adam Webster
Ellen Burstyn - Bishop Beatrice Congreve (photos)
Alison Pill - Grace Webster
Aidan Quinn - Daniel Webster (photos)
Susanna Thompson - Judith Webster (photos)
Christian Campbell - Peter Webster
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Community Reviews (195)

 
8.2
Great
"Off the wall"
I liked it
Continue » Posted Oct 4, 2007 10:59 am PST
8.5
Great
"Trendsetter"
Staging a boycott will only give the show millions of dollars of free publicity. Besides the Nielsens don't need your help killing a show.
Continue » Posted May 25, 2007 5:14 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Personal favorite"
i think this hould go back on the air like on cable Hbo or showtime. i really do so i am going to e-mail them both and see wich is might pick it up.
Continue » Posted Mar 1, 2007 3:22 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Personal favorite"
This incredible original show with smart writing, brilliant performances deserves a second chance. Come on HBO, this is your kind of show. It must have hit too close too home for the fundamentalist "Christians."
Continue » Posted Nov 12, 2006 11:55 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Ahead of its time"
The mindless masses
Continue » Posted Oct 24, 2006 2:12 pm PST
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Show: The Book of Daniel
Popularity Rank: 1,291 of 17,633
Ratings Rank: 3,132 of 17,633  ( 3)
Show Reviews: 195
People Tracking: 110
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7.6 Good 577 votes
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perfect: 196 (38.4%)
superb: 113 (22.1%)
great: 98 (19.2%)
good: 38 (7.4%)
Other: 66 (12.9%)
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