Beauty and the Beast (2012): Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

The CW | CW | Season Premiere Date: October 11, 2012

Starring: Kristin Kreuk, Jay Ryan, Max Brown

Summary: A remake of the 1987 series, in this version homicide detective Catherine Chandler (Kristin Kreuk) crosses the path of Dr. Vincent Keller (Jay Ryan), who supposedly died in in Afghanistan in 2002 and has been hiding the past 10 years.

Creator: Ron Koslow and Sherri Cooper and Sherri Cooper-Landsman

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. Never Turn Back
Air Date: May 16, 2013
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S1:E21. Date Night
Air Date: May 9, 2013
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S1:E20. Anniversary
Air Date: May 2, 2013

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David Hinckley

Oct 11, 2012

All this setup, and more, happens at the speed of light. But it's all easily understandable and gets us right to the real attraction. Read full review

Matt Zoller Seitz

Oct 11, 2012

Beauty and the Beast's pilot is rarely more than competent, sometimes stubbed-toe clumsy. But if it can hang around for a while, devise a style that matches its story, and tap its stars' sincerity, it could become a cult hit: perpetually underrated but loved. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Oct 11, 2012

The true horror here is the utter lack of imagination. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Oct 11, 2012

[Kreuk and Ryan are] terrible, but the material may have left them with no other option. Luckily, in this world of 1,000 channels, you have plenty of other options. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Oct 11, 2012

Loosely based on the 1987-89 series, it's a silly, flat piece of work that is all about posing longingly in the face of impossible love. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Oct 4, 2012

There's no erotic pull between him (Jay Ryan) and the detective (Kristin Kreuk). [15 Oct 2012, p.49]

David Wiegand

Oct 10, 2012

[An] overheated, badly written, wretchedly acted and unconvincing drama, which makes mincemeat out of the traditional beauty and the beast fairy tale. Read full review

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Alexstrain

May 26, 2015

The series imeit interesting plot with not always guess the series finale and quite interesting start. Just like it did not go but buoyed humor . So if you are bored at night I ask to love and favor " Beauty and the Beast ."

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marsela

Dec 21, 2012

It is very easy to become dependent on this serial. Critics didn't like it at all, but I'm fond of it. Especially cool is the string of feelings between main characters - chemistry between sexually sad doctor-halk and cop-girl.

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LorinM

Feb 22, 2013

After seeing the pilot, I thought the show was so so, but I liked the 2 leads and their chemistry was good; so I stayed with the show and I'm glad I did.
Cause, as each episode progresses it gets better and better and now I'm so addicted to this show.
First and foremost, this show isAfter seeing the pilot, I thought the show was so so, but I liked the 2 leads and their chemistry was good; so I stayed with the show and I'm glad I did.
Cause, as each episode progresses it gets better and better and now I'm so addicted to this show.
First and foremost, this show is about romance with elements of sci-fi and action and the 2 leads; Jay Ryan and Kristin Kreuk have amazing chemistry that is off the charts.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

BeastiesForever

Jan 21, 2013

When I heard about the new show, I was worried that like many others shows that have come out recently it would be a fail and be cancelled. As a fan of the original film I wasn't sure I would enjoy it but I was willing to try. This was by far one of the best shows I have seen in a long time,When I heard about the new show, I was worried that like many others shows that have come out recently it would be a fail and be cancelled. As a fan of the original film I wasn't sure I would enjoy it but I was willing to try. This was by far one of the best shows I have seen in a long time, the plot was great, the script was perfect, every line meant something. The cast and acting were brilliant, the characters, interesting and the whole concept just fabulous. I cannot wait to see where they go with this and I hope to see many more series. Even though there are mixed reviews, there are always going to be people who don't like it but I hope that this will continue. Give this show a chance to show it's potential. I can see it going far! The perfect match of romance and drama!… Expand

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Artchic1

Dec 30, 2012

I'm really loving Beauty and the Beast! It is the only show I watch live, in fact. Each episode seems to improve over the last. I'm enjoying watching the romance between Vincent and Catherine, slowly unfold. Kristin and Jay have great chemistry. I hope this show gets more seasons. It is justI'm really loving Beauty and the Beast! It is the only show I watch live, in fact. Each episode seems to improve over the last. I'm enjoying watching the romance between Vincent and Catherine, slowly unfold. Kristin and Jay have great chemistry. I hope this show gets more seasons. It is just now starting to hit its stride.… Expand

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littemiss76

Apr 27, 2013

Yes is very different to the 87 version and yes its cliche but its watchable and as the season goes on the story lines are not bad. I have seen worse on t.v these days.

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Ox-Meg-xO

Jan 16, 2013

Unbelievable! I can't believe I stuck around till episode 3! Not a hater here but it just reminds me of all three things, Law&order wannabe, Batman wannabe, Bourne legacy thing going on. Beast is not beastly enough and the tantrums aren't working. Beauty named Det. Chandler great fightingUnbelievable! I can't believe I stuck around till episode 3! Not a hater here but it just reminds me of all three things, Law&order wannabe, Batman wannabe, Bourne legacy thing going on. Beast is not beastly enough and the tantrums aren't working. Beauty named Det. Chandler great fighting skills but bad detective work always asking someone outside of work for help. Yea, it's a failure show. Chemistry of cast just isn't there.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 2, 2016
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 11, 2015
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 7, 2013
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 11, 2012
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  S1:E22. Never Turn Back
  Air Date: May 16, 2013
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  S1:E21. Date Night
  Air Date: May 9, 2013
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  S1:E20. Anniversary
  Air Date: May 2, 2013
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  S1:E19. Playing with Fire
  Air Date: April 25, 2013
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  S1:E18. Heart of Darkness
  Air Date: April 18, 2013
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  S1:E17. Partners in Crime
  Air Date: March 28, 2013
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  S1:E16. Insatiable
  Air Date: March 21, 2013
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  S1:E15. Any Means Possible
  Air Date: March 14, 2013
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  S1:E14. Tough Love
  Air Date: February 21, 2013
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  S1:E13. Trust No One
  Air Date: February 14, 2013
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  S1:E12. Cold Turkey
  Air Date: February 7, 2013
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  S1:E11. On Thin Ice
  Air Date: January 31, 2013
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  S1:E10. Seeing Red
  Air Date: January 24, 2013
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  S1:E9. Bridesmaid Up!
  Air Date: December 13, 2012
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  S1:E8. Trapped
  Air Date: December 6, 2012
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  S1:E7. Out of Control
  Air Date: November 29, 2012
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  S1:E6. Worth
  Air Date: November 15, 2012
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  S1:E5. Saturn Returns
  Air Date: November 8, 2012
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  S1:E4. Basic Instinct
  Air Date: November 1, 2012
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  S1:E3. All In
  Air Date: October 25, 2012
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  S1:E2. Proceed With Caution
  Air Date: October 18, 2012
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: October 11, 2012