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The Book of Daniel(TV show/series, 2006)

1h per episode | Genre: Drama

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 4 episodes

The Book of DanielRating: 3.6/5 (with 6 votes)
The Book of Daniel is an American drama television series that was broadcast on NBC. The network promoted it as a serious drama about Christians and the Christian faith, but it was controversial with some Christians. The show had been proposed for NBC's 2005 fall line-up, but was rescheduled as a 2006 mid-season replacement. The program premiered on January 6, 2006, in the US and was scheduled to air in thirteen episodes on Friday nights. The series ended on January 20, 2006. NBC called the show "edgy", "challenging", and "courageous" in its promotional material. On January 24, 2006, a spokeswoman for NBC announced the show had been dropped. ()
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About The Book of Daniel

Rev. Daniel Webster, an unconventional Episcopalian priest who not only believes in Jesus, but actually sees him and discusses life with him, is challenged on many levels as he struggles to be a good husband, father and minister, while navigating an often rocky relationship with the church hierarchy.

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The Book of Daniel Seasons and Episodes

01/06/2006Season 1 - 4 episodes
#1 | 01/06/2006Temptation
Reverend Daniel Webster's problems begin when his daughter is arrested for possession of drugs and his brother-in-law goes missing, along with a substantial amount of the church funds.
#2 | 01/06/2006Forgiveness
Judith decides to confront Daniel about the fact that their sex life was discussed during one of Rev. Daniel's counseling sessions. Also, Peter endures an uncomfortable exchange during Sunday dinner when his grandfather Bishop Bertrum Webster grills him about his sexual preferences. Meanwhile, Adam's romance is in jeopardy when he falls out of his girlfriend Caroline's window and is quickly discovered on the hood of her father Roger's car.
#3 | 01/13/2006Acceptance
Daniel faces a tough decision regarding the stolen school funds and is confronted with criticism when he gets Father Frank and his Mob connections involved in the matter. Elsewhere, Judith asks her mother to remove her name from the deed to the Websters' home, and Grace is recognized for her talent as a manga artist.
#4 | 01/20/2006Assignation
Reverend Daniel Webster is forced to draw a hard line with his son Adam after the boy misses the groundbreaking of St. Barnabus school because he's been detained by the headmistress of Queens Cross due to an incident involving Caroline. Meanwhile, Judith has lunch with her brother-in-law Worth Webster to express her interest in joining him on the campaign trail, but her intent is open for speculation by the prying Nora Paxton. Elsewhere, Grace learns that Lorraine's diabetes is causing her more pain than she leads on - and in the process discovers what happened to her missing marijuana.
#5Withdrawal
#6Revelations
#7God's Will
Unaired episode. Daniel final expects his father Bertram Webster to open St. Barnabas' school. He discovers mobster Tony Vaporelli is a closet gay, fearing to be burn in hell and be killed if outed. Peter's cover date Adele forces him to have sex in her aunt bishop Beatrice's car but fails to remove the condom wrapper. Adam has joined a mixed swimming team and dodges classes, so he can shower with Carolyn. They have sex in her boarding school in between classes, but he gets locked-out wearing boxers only. Daniel promises the tough parenting the incorrigible scamp desperately needs. Judith joins Worth's electoral campaign.
#8Betrayal
In Easter weekend, Daniel suddenly faces supposedly buried brother-in-law Charlie Conlin, who explains he staged his death to escape the mob and Dan will be the scapegoat if his embezzlement goes wrong. Alas Jesse already stole Charlie's papers at Victoria's. At the Easter brunch, unamused siblings David and Adele discover Peter with both. Vic turns up dating closet-gay mobster Tony Vaporelli, so Congressional candidate Worthy leaves, after telling Judith he's leaving his wife. Daniel slowly realizes his dad and bishop Bea are a couple, technically adulterous. Peter's first love Josh turns up, reveals Peter dumped him and gets back on kissing terms, an unfortunate way for the bishop to find out he's gay. The bribery truth comes out. Adam gets news about Carolyn, whom her parents shield with lies.
01/27/2006Specials - 4 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 5 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Bosnian (BS), English (EN), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU)
Status: Canceled
First episode released on: 01/06/2006
Last episode released on: 01/20/2006
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Book of Daniel"

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