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  • ABC
  • Nov 15, 2006
  • ABC
  • Nov 15, 2006
Day Break

Summary Detective Brett Hopper is having a really bad day. He has been framed for murdering ADA Alberto Garza. He has an alibi, but no one will believe him. He wakes up one morning to realize he is reliving the same day over and over again. To stop this cycle and return to a normal life, he must find out who has framed him.

Created By: Paul Zbyszewski

  • ABC
  • Nov 15, 2006
  • ABC
  • Nov 15, 2006
Day Break
Season 1
Season Premiere: Nov 15, 2006
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
60
User Score Overwhelming Dislike Based on 47 User Ratings
1.1
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Summary Detective Brett Hopper is having a really bad day. He has been framed for murdering ADA Alberto Garza. He has an alibi, but no one will believe him. He wakes up one morning to realize he is reliving the same day over and over again. To stop this cycle and return to a normal life, he must find out who has framed him.

Created By: Paul Zbyszewski

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Nov 15, 2006 • 43 m
Pilot
A Los Angeles police officer falsely accused of murder flees from the law to find out who framed him.
Episode 2 • Nov 15, 2006 • 1 h
What If They Run?
Brett takes Rita on the run to try and change things, and Andrea's approached by the detectives.
Episode 3 • Nov 22, 2006 • 1 h
What If He Lets Her Go?
Brett manages to prevent a crash, but in the process loses Rita with some unexpected consequences, and he uncovers a betrayal.
Episode 4 • Nov 29, 2006 • 1 h
What If He Can Change the Day?
Brett learns of a second package Garza had sent to his sister. At the same time, Andrea asks him for help involving their drug-addled old partner Eddie.
Episode 5 • Dec 6, 2006 • 1 h
What If They're Stuck?
After trying to get some crucial information from Chad that could help exonerate him and end the never-ending day, Hopper finds himself in a hostage situation.
Episode 6 • Dec 13, 2006 • 43 m
What If They Find Him?
Episode 7 • Jan 29, 2007 • 1 h
What If He's Not Alone?
Hopper discovers a fellow traveler who has some valuable information..
Episode 8 • Jan 29, 2007 • 1 h
What If She's Lying?
Episode 9 • Jan 29, 2007 • 42 m
What If They're Connected?
Episode 10 • Feb 5, 2007 • 43 m
What If He's Free?
Hopper closes in on Garza's murderer.
Episode 11 • Feb 11, 2007 • 43 m
What If He Walks Away?
Hopper decides to give up and just enjoy his day instead of trying to solve it. This attempt uncovers some new problems.
Episode 12 • Feb 19, 2007 • 41 m
What If She's the Key?
Hopper finds out that Rita has been keeping a big secret from him.
Episode 13 • Mar 2, 2007 • 43 m
What If It's Him?
Hopper's day of reckoning finally is in sight and the answers to his questions are within his reach - but will he live to see the end of his repeating day.

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
60
43% Positive
12 Reviews
50% Mixed
14 Reviews
7% Negative
2 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
60
43% Positive
12 Reviews
50% Mixed
14 Reviews
7% Negative
2 Reviews

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100
"Day Break" asks viewers for faith, to believe unanswered questions will not go unanswered forever, and that every episode will be worth experiencing. For now, I'm willing to take that leap of faith, because the action is swift, the acting is taut and the premise is cool.
By Doug Elfman FULL REVIEW
75
Diggs is a very good actor. Attempting to pull off a complicated scenario like this would be tough for a vet, let alone someone who made his bones in musical theater.
By Linda Stasi FULL REVIEW
70
Following the show will require some effort for viewers accustomed to less demanding fare.
By Nancy DeWolf Smith FULL REVIEW
60
It may not be blessed with the most felicitous dialogue of all time, but “Day Break” is a solidly constructed and fast-paced drama.
By Maureen Ryan FULL REVIEW
50
At some point, your head will explode.
By Tim Goodman FULL REVIEW
40
"Day Break" doesn't quite work, not only because of its redundancies but because its story line becomes simultaneously convoluted and pointless.
By Matthew Gilbert FULL REVIEW
20
The season's silliest new action-fantasy-adventure.
By Matt Roush FULL REVIEW

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Overwhelming Dislike Based on 47 User Ratings
1.1
13% Positive
6 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
87% Negative
41 Ratings

User Reviews

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User Score
Overwhelming Dislike Based on 47 User Ratings
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13% Positive
6 Ratings
0% Mixed
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87% Negative
41 Ratings

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