Ringer: Season 1

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The CW | CW | Season Premiere Date: September 13, 2011

Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nestor Carbonell, Kristoffer Polaha

Summary: Bridget returns home to see her twin sister, Siobhan (both roles played by Sarah Michelle Geller), after running into trouble in New York. When it appears her sister committed suicide, Bridget decides to assume her twin's identity, only to find that her sister's life is not much safer than her own.

Creator: Eric C. Charmelo and Nicole Snyder

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. I'm the Good Twin
Air Date: April 17, 2012
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S1:E21. It's Called Improvising, Bitch!
Air Date: April 10, 2012
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S1:E20. If You're Just An Evil Bitch Then Get Over It
Air Date: April 3, 2012

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Tom Gliatto

Sep 7, 2011

Gellar commands every scene. Hers is a true, potent star turn. [12 Sep 2011, p.43]

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Chuck Barney

Sep 12, 2011

Ringer may not be able to match the Master of Suspense at the top of his game, but it does a great job of creating a constant state of queasy tension. Read full review

Lori Rackl

Sep 13, 2011

If you can suspend your disbelief enough to get over the improbable premise (and overlook Nestor Carbonell's abuse of eyeliner as FBI agent Victor Machado), Ringer takes you on an exciting, suspenseful ride full of more twists and turns than Siobhan's hallmark hairdo. Read full review

Michelle Welch

Sep 13, 2011

Ringer is at times cleverly handled, suggesting numerous plot avenues for the future. Unfortunately, Gellar's wooden performance in the premiere episode doesn't bode well. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Sep 12, 2011

Tuesday's premiere certainly has enough intrigue for starters. What it needs is more overall electricity. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Sep 12, 2011

Barring a significant step up in quality--or at least the self-awareness to stop taking its silly plot and characters so seriously--those people [Gen X'ers who loved "Buffy"] will only be watching out of loyalty to a part that Gellar played a long time ago, on two different networks that no longer exist, and not because she's presently doing work that merits that kind of devotion. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Sep 12, 2011

The lousy effects that put the twins in the same room are sloppy, and the story line--ripped from a cheesy daytime soap--is worse. Read full review

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Xmas

Dec 30, 2011

The first 10 episodes of season 1 were amazing. Ringer is brilliantly mixing different kind of formats. At first you might think it is only a Soapy Drama because of all the shocking twists and turns but quickly you will see the show has a unique touch in the television landscape with aThe first 10 episodes of season 1 were amazing. Ringer is brilliantly mixing different kind of formats. At first you might think it is only a Soapy Drama because of all the shocking twists and turns but quickly you will see the show has a unique touch in the television landscape with a strong visual identity thanks to dark lightings and confined sets. Its Thriller / Film Noir aspect is really compelling, respecting all the different genre codes (a complex lead role with a far from brilliant past surrounded by strong and important supporting roles dealing with murder, adultery and treason, a fourth-rate cop manipulated by a femme fatale, night scenes, wet sidewalks, oversized sunglasses, trench-coats, firearms...) It is a great quality, mature series (especially for The CW) with amazing established actors such as Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Grudge, Buffy), Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four, King Arthur), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight, Lost), Jaime Murray (The Deaths of Ian Stone, Dexter) and Jason Dohring (Deep Impact, Veronica Mars). I can't hardly wait for the next episodes!… Expand

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Jimmouix

Sep 21, 2011

See Sarah Michelle Gellar again is very cool ! I was waiting for this all summer long and i am not dissapointing ! The show is excellent, i already love it ! Not only because she is in but also because the story is exciting ! Can't wait to see the episodes ...!!

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Jenniferx3

Feb 1, 2012

This show is awesome. I love the concept, and I'm always wanting more from Sarah Michelle Gellar. I think she plays her roles really well. I am a true fan of this show and hope it runs for a very long time. I also like the rest of the cast, and how each has their own problems butThis show is awesome. I love the concept, and I'm always wanting more from Sarah Michelle Gellar. I think she plays her roles really well. I am a true fan of this show and hope it runs for a very long time. I also like the rest of the cast, and how each has their own problems but somehow it links to the whole story line.… Expand

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SwarleyStinson

Apr 23, 2012

Its good to see serialized, plot twist based, TV come back when its pretty much dead these days. Yes, the show is quite soapy and in a few episodes the plot twist at the end and the follow up to the previous plot twist at the beginning are the best bits and nothing that good happens in theIts good to see serialized, plot twist based, TV come back when its pretty much dead these days. Yes, the show is quite soapy and in a few episodes the plot twist at the end and the follow up to the previous plot twist at the beginning are the best bits and nothing that good happens in the main part of the episode. As a whole though it does have a very interesting story that makes you want to keep watching. There are a few stupid things like the fact the cops never even consider for a second that it could be the other twin and when they find a fingerprint on something it only comes up with one of them when of course they have the same DNA but there are not enough to be a big deal. Also and there are some awkward moments, as usual for this kind of show, when she gets caught and comes up with a BS reason to explain things but its not a big issue.
Overall there are a few small flaws but its still quite moreish and better than a lot of the mediocre shows at the moment cos TV land doesn't want to take any risks and makes everything episodic, procedural and samey.… Expand

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21430miguel

Sep 15, 2011

It was good! And i see potential on it! Sarah is good! The story line is kind of soapy but if twists are added it could be something that can be addictive!! I think that all hope falls on Sarah's shoulders...! If she pulls off a great character it will kick ass!

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spacelobster

Nov 16, 2011

this is definitely an entertaining show to watch. i may not be up there with prison break or lost but it certainly keeps you coming back. i may be watching it mainly for smg but if there is nothing wrong about that. ringer is an interesting thriller/mystery/drama show in its own right and ithis is definitely an entertaining show to watch. i may not be up there with prison break or lost but it certainly keeps you coming back. i may be watching it mainly for smg but if there is nothing wrong about that. ringer is an interesting thriller/mystery/drama show in its own right and i will watch at least until the first season finale.… Expand

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TVCritical

Dec 31, 2011

What was only touted as the new face of television Noir in the wake of Veronica Mars fame has only been a true disappointment this show can only muster up enough strength to be a fourth rate soap opera. This show lacks the sly smart Noir of Veronica Mars or the soapy charm of Dynasty or TwinWhat was only touted as the new face of television Noir in the wake of Veronica Mars fame has only been a true disappointment this show can only muster up enough strength to be a fourth rate soap opera. This show lacks the sly smart Noir of Veronica Mars or the soapy charm of Dynasty or Twin Peaks. The worst part of this show is that it suffers from Extra Horrible Writing, Terrible Casting, & Mediocre Acting.â… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 13, 2011
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  S1:E22. I'm the Good Twin
  Air Date: April 17, 2012
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  S1:E21. It's Called Improvising, Bitch!
  Air Date: April 10, 2012
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  S1:E20. If You're Just An Evil Bitch Then Get Over It
  Air Date: April 3, 2012
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  S1:E19. Let's Kill Bridget!
  Air Date: March 27, 2012
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  S1:E18. That Woman's Never Been a Victim Her Entire Life
  Air Date: March 20, 2012
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  S1:E17. What We Have is Worth the Pain
  Air Date: March 13, 2012
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  S1:E16. You're Way Too Pretty to Go to Jail
  Air Date: March 6, 2012
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  S1:E15. P.S. You're An Idiot
  Air Date: February 28, 2012
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  S1:E14. Whores Don't Make That Much
  Air Date: February 21, 2012
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  S1:E13. It's Easy to Cry When This Much Cash is Involved
  Air Date: February 14, 2012
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  S1:E12. What Are You Doing Here, Ho-Bag?
  Air Date: February 7, 2012
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  S1:E11. It Just Got Normal
  Air Date: January 31, 2012
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  S1:E10. That's What You Get For Trying to Kill Me
  Air Date: November 29, 2011
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  S1:E9. Shut Up and Eat Your Bologna
  Air Date: November 15, 2011
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  S1:E8. Maybe We Can Get a Dog Instead?
  Air Date: November 8, 2011
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  S1:E7. Oh Gawd, There's Two of Them?
  Air Date: November 1, 2011
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  S1:E6. Poor Kids Do it Every Day
  Air Date: October 18, 2011
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  S1:E5. A Whole New Kind of Bitch
  Air Date: October 11, 2011
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  S1:E4. It's Gonna Kill Me, But I'll Do It
  Air Date: October 4, 2011
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  S1:E3. If You Ever Want A French Lesson...
  Air Date: September 27, 2011
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  S1:E2. She's Ruining Everything
  Air Date: September 20, 2011
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 13, 2011