The BEST episodes of Medium
Every episode of Medium ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Medium!
A chilling drama series inspired by the real-life story of research medium Allison Dubois. Allison, a strong-willed young mother of three, a devoted wife and law student begins to suspect that she can talk to dead people, see the future in her dreams and read people's thoughts. Fearing for her mental health, she turns for support to her husband, Joe, an aerospace engineer, who slowly comes to believe that what his wife is telling him just might be true. The real challenge is convincing her boss – and the other doubters in the criminal justice system -- that her psychic abilities can give them the upper hand.
#1 - Time Out of Mind
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2005
Allison dreams that she's a woman who's been committed to a mental institution in 1959. After viewing taped sessions from the clinic, Allison discovers that the woman from her dream had made claims of being Allison DuBois, living in 2005.
#2 - The One Behind the Wheel
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/14/2007
Waking up from a dream that allows a mysterious woman calling herself Sandra to take possession of her body, Allison is freaked out and sneaks out of the house. Joe seeks Scanlon's help when her new identity refuses to leave her body.
#3 - Whatever Possessed You
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/28/2007
Devalos is investigating the death of one of his close friends and gets help from Allison, who's been having disturbing dreams about a young woman who appears to be possessed. Meanwhile, Joe talks with his boss to see if he can lead the company's next big project.
#4 - Bring Me the Head of Oswaldo Castillo
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/1/2009
Allison finds out she has a brain tumor and must get surgery to get rid of it, but then has a dream that the surgery will take away her dreams after dreaming that Castillo is going to kill Joe and the girls.
#5 - Burn Baby Burn (2)
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/17/2008
Allison tries to find the link between Ariel's prediction of a classmate's mother's death, dreams related to her case with Cynthia, and Devalos' murder case. She also must try to keep her mother-in-law Marjorie's secret hidden from Joe.
#6 - Joe Day Afternoon
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/4/2007
Time is of the essence when a disgruntled worker with nothing to lose takes Joe and three others hostage. Allison and Ariel are plagued by an overwhelming feeling of dread, as police mobilize to bring the hostage situation to an end.
#7 - Wicked Game (1)
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/24/2008
While working to locate a missing local girl, Allison learns about secrets from Cynthia Keener's past. Meanwhile, Joe's relationship with Allison is tested after Bridgette's science class project sparks his imagination.
#8 - Four Dreams (2)
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2006
Allison and Bridgette continue having the same odd dreams as Allison comes closer to figuring out what the dreams mean and how they relate to a series of shootings/killings. Clay still won't leave Allison's house, but his purpose eventually becomes clear and Allison's opinion of him changes. Meanwhile, Devalos' health is evaluated after a rush hospital visit and Scanlon's relationship with the mayor's liaison Lynn takes a turn for the worst.
#9 - Apocalypse, Push
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/7/2007
Arliss Howard reprises his role as Texas Ranger Kenneth Push, who returns to Allison's life when he experiences unnerving visions about a Phoenix-based slaying. Meanwhile, Joe tells a little white lie---and suffers the consequences.
#10 - Coded
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2005
Allison's daughter Ariel dreams that she is a young girl named Sarah being held captive by an ogre in a castle. While Joe agonizes over the possibility that both of his daughters have inherited their mother's psychic abilities, Allison tries to help Ariel and interpret the dream. However, Allison's advice provokes Ariel to run away from a field trip in order to follow up a clue.
#11 - Mother's Little Helper
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/3/2007
Allison and Ariel are starting to have dreams about a crime. They are dreaming about it from different perspectives, which reveals two suspects.
#12 - Aftertaste
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/3/2008
Devalos tries to reclaim the D.A.'s office. Allison's support of Devalos is tested when she has visions of Senator Jed Garrity, Devalos' strongest political supporter, involved in a horrible conspiracy.
#13 - Everything Comes to a Head
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/2007
In the third season finale, Allison's life, along with the lives of her family, is uprooted as her psychic abilities are revealed to the public. Allison must now find a way to catch the "recapitator" serial killer on her own, as she can no longer turn to Devalos or Scanlon for help.
#14 - When Push Comes to Shove (1)
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/23/2005
After somehow seeing Capt. Kenneth Push in a vision at a murder scene, Allison calls upon his assistance to find a serial killer. However, the only way Capt. Push can help is by literally putting his life on the line.
#15 - How to Kill a Good Guy
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2010
While investigating a missing girl's murder, Allison experiences more friction with Scanlon after finding a possible link to his late brother. Also, Ariel deals with her siblings' reactions to her leaving for college.
#16 - Better Off Dead
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/24/2007
Allison dreams about a strange friendship between two recently murdered ghosts. When she tries to help one of the ghosts solve his murder, she is surprised when he declines her help.
#17 - Too Close to Call
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2005
Allison has a vision that could jeopardize D.A. Devalos' chances for re-election. Meanwhile, Joe runs into an ex-girlfriend from college.
#18 - Then...and Again
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/13/2009
Allison and Devalos are shot and Allison awakens in 2004, five years earlier and now nine months pregnant with her third child, Marie. Allison's dreams informs her about an innocent man who will be convicted of murder, and she works to clear his name.
#19 - But for the Grace of God
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2008
Allison tries to help investigator Cynthia Keener find a missing teenage girl. Meanwhile, Ariel dreams of Allison's high school days from the 80's after being asked out to a concert without any chaperones.
#20 - Wicked Game (2)
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/31/2008
A shocking and brutal conclusion awaits Allison and Cynthia as they delve into the decade-old case of the kidnapping and murder of Cynthia's daughter. Meanwhile, Joe tries to get funding for a new invention and Bridgette predicts good fortunes for her dad.
#21 - The Boy Next Door
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/7/2007
Allison has recurring dreams of her past, causing strange and shocking changes to her current life. Her dreams of the past threaten her life in the present as she tries to stop a predator before he strikes.
#22 - Second Opinion
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/21/2007
Allsion had a dream that takes place about 20 years in the future in which Marie dies of leukemia. Upon waking up Allison is determined to keep Marie safe no matter what needs to be done. Joe strongly disagrees with Allison's actions, and tries to convince her to stay rational. Meanwhile Scanlon investigates the sudden death of a close friend.
#23 - S.O.S.
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/17/2006
Allison investigates apparently random killings, endangering her family in the process. Bridget has to do a class presentation about her mom's job.
#24 - Partners in Crime
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/14/2008
When Joe presents his new solar power-based invention to an investment firm, he piques the interest of venture capitalist Meghan Doyle. Meanwhile, FBI profiler agent Edward Cooper claims his return to Phoenix is to track down another serial killer, but Allison's dreams tell her otherwise.
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#25 - Heads Will Roll
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/9/2007
The investigation of the murder of Walter Paxton's wife continues, as it is now determined that a serial killer is on the loose. While helping Devalos and Scanlon with the case, Allison discovers that her new friend Debra is the next victim. Allison goes to great lengths to protect Debra, but is shocked to find that her new friend isn't who she thought she was. Meanwhile, Joe debates being part of a lawsuit against Aerodytech, the company he's been loyal to for years.