The Encounter (TV series)

The Encounter is an American television series with a Christian theme that ran the first season in 2016 and returned in 2020 with a second season. It derived from a 2011 film of the same name and ran over eight episodes in 2016 and, again 8, in 2020, each featuring a Christ-like figure, known as "The Man" (played by Bruce Marchiano), appearing in modern-day U.S. settings.

The Encounter
Based onThe Encounter
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Production companyPure Flix Entertainment
DistributorPure Flix Entertainment
Release
Original releaseOctober 21, 2016 (2016-10-21)

Cast

Episodes

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Heist"Gabriel SabloffTimothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray PutmanOctober 21, 2016 (2016-10-21)

A desperate pair of brothers are attempting a convenience store "heist" that has turned potentially lethal. With time running out, can “The Man", appearing as the store’s cashier, deliver a less deadly outcome to the situation?

Fun Fact #1: The bulletin board that showed the photos of Cal's future can be seen in the background before Cal even discovered it.
Fun Fact #2: On the bulletin board, the photos that show Cal's wife is that of Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega's real-life wife.
Fun Fact #3: Many of the store products' names in the episode were covered up so the production company would not face a potential lawsuit.

Guest stars: Hutch Dano as J.D., Carlos PenaVega as Cal Dawson, Dane E. Connor as Perry
22"U-Turn"Joth RiggsTimothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray PutmanOctober 28, 2016 (2016-10-28)

A mysterious highway construction worker may be the only one who knows how to help an urbanite who can't escape her tiny hometown.

Guest stars: Anna Zielinksi as Madison Singer, David A. Stone as Nick, Linda Bisesti as Lily Singer
33"Her Final Role"Carey ScottTimothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray PutmanNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)

As an aging movie star faces the end of her career, she desperately clings to her identity defined by her wealth and fame. Damaged by harsh relationships of her past, can “The Man” help restore her broken life and shattered dreams.

Guest stars: Morgan Fairchild as Bethany Baxter, Mark Christopher Lawrence as Sheldon, Carey Scott as Matt Kravitz
44"Just Believe"David A. R. WhiteTimothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray PutmanNovember 11, 2016 (2016-11-11)

Bound by skepticism and unbelief, a burned-out ER doctor has lost faith in God. Can his callused heart move beyond his pessimism when “The Man” demonstrates the power of prayer?

Guest stars: Antonio Sabato Jr. as Dr. Max Huber, Andrea Logan White as Dr. Fletcher, Jen Lilley as Nora Huber, Brad Heller as Gaines, Ocean White as Esther Huber
55"Vows"Shane HawksTimothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray PutmanNovember 18, 2016 (2016-11-18)

On the brink of eloping, a young couple finds their plans examined by “The Man” and begin to question own their intentions for marriage and if they are truly ready to take their vows? Can The Man help them down the aisle?

Guest stars: Kenton Duty as Antonio, Delaney Aiello as Claire, Tommy Blaze as Dave, Brooke McCormick as Melanie, Anne Gentry as Female Owner
66"Disconnected"Kevin DownesTimothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray PutmanNovember 25, 2016 (2016-11-25)

Amidst a power blackout, a technology-obsessed suburban family discovers just how disconnected they have become from each other. Can “The Man” a mysterious power company employee, reconnect them?

Guest stars: Kevin Downes as Bill Dupre, Boti Bliss as Jen Dupre, Cristina Cibrian as Abby Dupre, Gibson Bobby Sjobek as Jack Dupre
77"For Better, For Worse"Billy DaMotaTimothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray PutmanDecember 4, 2016 (2016-12-04)

A married couple on the edge of divorce find their last hope for reconciliation when “The Man” as a Social Worker, befriends their young daughter. Can the husband defeat his demons and be the spouse and father he needs to be?

Guest stars: Morgan Bosworth as Brooke Dorman, Brian Bosworth as Rob Dorman, Aria Walters as Anna Dorman
88"Maximum Mike"Curtis GreyTimothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray PutmanDecember 9, 2016 (2016-12-09)

In this final episode of season 1 - A cold-hearted judge finds himself on trial when "The Man" appears in court to advocate for a young offender. Will “The Man” offer the mercy and forgiveness that the judge denied to so many others?

Special guest star: Kass Connor as "The Accuser"/Devil. He previous played the roles of Officer DeVille in The Encounter and Mr. DeVille in its sequel, The Encounter: Paradise Lost.

Guest stars: Michael Ironside as Judge Michael Porter, Stepfanie Kramer as Dee Sanders, Justin Mitchell as Willie Frates, James Franklin as Bailiff
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