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 | |
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| Based on | The Encounter |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Production company | Pure Flix Entertainment |
| Distributor | Pure Flix Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original release | October 21, 2016 |
Cast
- Bruce Marchiano as "The Man" (Jesus Christ)
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Heist" | Gabriel Sabloff | Timothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray Putman | October 21, 2016 | |
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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. | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "U-Turn" | Joth Riggs | Timothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray Putman | October 28, 2016 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Her Final Role" | Carey Scott | Timothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray Putman | November 4, 2016 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Just Believe" | David A. R. White | Timothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray Putman | November 11, 2016 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Vows" | Shane Hawks | Timothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray Putman | November 18, 2016 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Disconnected" | Kevin Downes | Timothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray Putman | November 25, 2016 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "For Better, For Worse" | Billy DaMota | Timothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray Putman | December 4, 2016 | |
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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 | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Maximum Mike" | Curtis Grey | Timothy Ratajczak, Keith Ray Putman | December 9, 2016 | |
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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 | ||||||