Early Edition 1996
“What if you had tomorrow's news... TODAY?”
What is Early Edition?
The television series Early Edition is an American fantasy comedy-drama that aired on CBS. It follows the adventures of a man who receives a newspaper before it is actually published.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 90
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 28, 1996
- Last aired
- May 27, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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The television series Early Edition is an American fantasy comedy-drama that aired on CBS. It follows the adventures of a man who receives a newspaper before it is actually published. The series is set in Chicago, Illinois. The main character receives each Chicago Sun-Times newspaper the day before it is published and uses this knowledge to take action. The series was created by Ian Abrams, Bob Brush, Patrick Q. Page, and Vik Rubenfeld. It features a cast including Kyle Chandler, Shanesia Davis, and Fisher Stevens. The show is classified as a supernatural drama and is available to watch on Netflix. The series explores the concept of receiving information before it is expected, allowing the main character to try to prevent disasters and right wrongs. The show's title refers to the early arrival of the newspaper, which is a central plot point.
Should you watch it?
“A man receives tomorrow's newspaper today and tries to prevent disasters.”
- Unique high-concept premise
- Strong character-driven stories
- Mix of drama and light humor
- Premise can become repetitive
- Some episodes rely on convenient plot devices
you enjoy speculative fiction with a grounded, human-centered approach.
Suitable for general audiences, though some episodes involve mild peril and emotional themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 28, 1996
- E2 The Choice Oct 5, 1996
- E3 Baby Oct 12, 1996
- E4 The Paper Oct 19, 1996
- E5 Thief Swipes Mayor's Dog Oct 26, 1996
- E6 Hoops Nov 2, 1996
- E7 After Midnight Nov 9, 1996
- E8 Gun Nov 16, 1996
- E9 His Girl Thursday Nov 23, 1996
- E10 The Wrong Man Dec 7, 1996
- E11 Christmas Dec 21, 1996
- E12 Frostbit Jan 11, 1997
- E13 Mob Wife Jan 25, 1997
- E14 The Wall (1) Feb 1, 1997
- E15 The Wall (2) Feb 8, 1997
- E16 Bat Masterson Feb 22, 1997
- E17 The Jury Mar 8, 1997
- E18 Psychic Apr 12, 1997
- E19 The Cat Apr 13, 1997
- E20 Phantom at the Opera Apr 19, 1997
- E21 Faith Apr 26, 1997
- E22 Dad May 3, 1997
- E23 Love is Blind May 17, 1997
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Home Sep 27, 1997
- E2 The Medal Oct 4, 1997
- E3 The Wedding Oct 11, 1997
- E4 Jenny Sloane Oct 18, 1997
- E5 Downsized Oct 25, 1997
- E6 Angels and Devils Nov 1, 1997
- E7 Redfellas Nov 8, 1997
- E8 March in Time Nov 15, 1997
- E9 A Regular Joe Nov 22, 1997
- E10 A Bris is Just a Bris Dec 20, 1997
- E11 A Minor Miracle Jan 10, 1998
- E12 Romancing the Throne Jan 17, 1998
- E13 Walk, Don't Run Jan 24, 1998
- E14 The Return of Crumb Jan 31, 1998
- E15 Mum's the Word Apr 4, 1998
- E16 Where or When Apr 11, 1998
- E17 The Fourth Carpathian Apr 18, 1998
- E18 The Quality of Mercy Apr 25, 1998
- E19 Show Me the Monet May 2, 1998
- E20 Don't Walk Away, Renee May 9, 1998
- E21 Hot Time in the Old Town May 16, 1998
- E22 Second Sight May 23, 1998
Season 3 · 23 episodes
- E1 Blackout Sep 26, 1998
- E2 Collision Oct 3, 1998
- E3 A Horse Is a Horse Oct 10, 1998
- E4 Lt. Hobson, USN Oct 17, 1998
- E5 Saint Nick Oct 24, 1998
- E6 Halloween Oct 31, 1998
- E7 Up Chuck Nov 7, 1998
- E8 Deadline Nov 14, 1998
- E9 In Gary We Trust Nov 21, 1998
- E10 Nest Egg Dec 5, 1998
- E11 Teen Angels Dec 19, 1998
- E12 Slippity-Doo-Dah Jan 9, 1999
- E13 The Last Untouchable Jan 16, 1999
- E14 Just one of Those Things Feb 6, 1999
- E15 Funny Valentine Feb 13, 1999
- E16 Number One with a Bullet Feb 20, 1999
- E17 Two to Tangle Feb 27, 1999
- E18 Fate Mar 20, 1999
- E19 Crumb Again Apr 3, 1999
- E20 Pinch Hitters Apr 17, 1999
- E21 Home Groan May 1, 1999
- E22 Play It Again Sammo May 8, 1999
- E23 Blowing Up is Hard to Do May 15, 1999
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Out-of-Towner Sep 25, 1999
- E2 Duck Day Afternoon Oct 2, 1999
- E3 Take Me out to the Ballgame Oct 9, 1999
- E4 The Iceman Taketh Oct 16, 1999
- E5 Camera Shy Oct 23, 1999
- E6 Wild Card Oct 30, 1999
- E7 Fatal Edition (1) Nov 6, 1999
- E8 Fatal Edition (2) Nov 13, 1999
- E9 Weathergirl Nov 20, 1999
- E10 Run, Gary, Run Dec 18, 1999
- E11 Rose Feb 19, 2000
- E12 Snow Angels Feb 26, 2000
- E13 Gifted Mar 4, 2000
- E14 Performance Anxiety Mar 11, 2000
- E15 False Witness Mar 25, 2000
- E16 The Play's the Thing Apr 8, 2000
- E17 Blind Faith Apr 22, 2000
- E18 Occasionally Amber Apr 29, 2000
- E19 Mel Schwartz, Bounty Hunter May 6, 2000
- E20 Time May 13, 2000
- E21 Everybody Goes to Rick's May 20, 2000
- E22 Luck o' the Irish May 27, 2000
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on a real newspaper?
No, the Chicago Sun-Times is used as a fictional element within the series.
Does Gary ever find out why he gets the paper?
The source of the newspaper remains unexplained throughout the series.
Are there any recurring characters besides Gary?
Yes, Gary has a core group of friends and coworkers who appear regularly.
Is the tone more comedic or dramatic?
It blends both, leaning slightly more toward drama with comedic moments.
Where was the show filmed?
The show is set in Chicago, though filming locations may vary.