TV series

The Chronicle

Name: The Chronicle
Released: 2001
Cast: Chad Willett, Rena Sofer, Reno Wilson, Jon Polito, Curtis Armstrong

2001–2002· 1 season· 60 min episodes★ 8.2Ended

On Syfy — From The Greenblatt Janollari Studio · Stu Segall Productions

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Synopsis

The Chronicle is the name of a science fiction television series on the Sci Fi Channel. The series is based on the "News from the Edge" series of novels by Mark Sumner, a St. Louis, Missouri based author. The show was originally sold to NBC, which shot the pilot, then later found a home with The Sci-Fi Channel.

Themes

journalist paranormal paranormal investigation tabloid

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upJul 14, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
Reporter Tucker Burns finally gets a job at a tabloid, The World Chronicle, and soon finds himself on the the trail a real-life monster.
Guest stars: Lori Rom (Shawna Fuchs), Liam Ranger (Tim), Andre Danyliu (Reporter), Russell Ferrier (Cop #1), Doug Abrahams (Cop #2), Darcy Laurie (Biker Guy), Nicole Robert (Hysterical Woman), Colin Foo (Hysterical Man)
E2 What Gobbles BeneathJul 14, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
After a media mogul disappears, the reporters discover a monster living under Manhattan attrcted to the radiation emissions of its victims' cell phones.
Guest stars: Stephen Howard (Bailey), John Kobik (Slick Reporter), James Saba (Larry Wyler), Ryan Drummond (Andy), Duke Stroud (Cop), David Booth (John Wallace), Christine Kludjian (Walevska), Alex Sheafe (Rupert)
E3 Here There Be DragonsJul 21, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
Tucker gets the surprise of his life when he goes to investigate the existence of a dragon underneath Chinatown and finds a woman pregnant with the ""dragon's"" baby.
Guest stars: Dante Basco (Noodles), George Takei (Mr. Shen), James Hong (David Lo Pan), Youki Kudoh (Mina Shen), Brian Tee (Neo), Dax Griffin (Sam), David Blayne (Boyden), Francis Gercke (Sloan)
E4 Baby Got BackJul 28, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
An abandoned baby is left at the Chronicle, the reporters investigate and find that the father, the CEO of a marketing company, has made a deal with the Devil - literally.
Guest stars: Romy Rosemont (Reba), Merritt Hicks (Rosie), Richard Karn (David Tally), Gary Weeks (Darren), Brogan Young (Shaved Head Man), Paul Eggington (Frustrated Man)
E5 He's Dead, She's DeadAug 4, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
A mysterious scientist, purported to have died, has perfected a way to bring people back to life, including himself.
Guest stars: Bryan Fisher (Brad), Justine Miceli (Helen Cooper), Joe Nesnow (Dr. Harry Cooper), Karen-Eileen Gordon (Dr. Elkins), Kelly Felix (Todd), Tim Wiley (Lee), Shawn Lane (Reanimated Corpse), Leigh Hennessy (Homeless Woman)
E6 Bermuda Love TriangleAug 11, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
Tucker's story about a mermaid and Grace's story about a missing Naval pilot cross when it turns out the mermaid is seeking out the pilot to fulfill their romance.
E7 Only the Young Die GoodAug 18, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
Staff at a Longevity institute and old folks' home are being used as host bodies of rich old people.
Guest stars: Eric Balfour (Mark Griffin)
E8 Bring Me the Head of Tucker BurnsAug 25, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
An outlaw biker returns from the grave to severe the heads of escapees from Hell.
Guest stars: Mark Sheppard
E9 Let Sleeping Dogs FrySep 8, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
A ghost begins killing the opulent residents of North Hampton using their electrical appliances.
Guest stars: Geoff Stults, Jennifer Morrison (Gwen)
E10 Take Me BackSep 15, 2001 · 60 min
Synopsis
Grace becomes the target of aliens who were responsible for her original abduction, and are targeting members of her abduction support group.
E11 Touched by an AlienJan 4, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
Stern is targeted by an alien assassin who jumps from body to body through sexual contact.
Guest stars: Larry Brown (Douglas)
E12 Pig Boy's Big AdventureJan 11, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
The reporters go off on the trail of a ""savage simian"" and find themselves on a trail of a doctor performing animal/human hybrid experiments.
Guest stars: Ron Johnson (Colonel)
E13 The Cursed SombreroJan 18, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
The team are on the trail of a cursed sombrero, while Kristen tries to deal with her exposure to the strange events in Tucker's life.
Guest stars: Bonnie Brewster (Nancy)
E14 Tears of a CloneJan 25, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
Grace must cope with an electrocution, a disinterested editor, a badgering mother, and an evil clone of herself running around.
E15 I See Dead Fat PeopleFeb 1, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
The reporters investigate a report of a house haunted by...overweight ghosts.
Guest stars: Deanna Hurst (Mousy Reporter)
E16 Man and SupermanFeb 8, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
A superhero begins flying the skies of New York City, and while the Chronicle reporters investigate, the police begin taking an interest in them.
E17 Hot from the OvenFeb 15, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
The reporters investigate an oven that is actually a cursed entrance to Hell.
Guest stars: Shawn Christian
E18 The Stepford CheerleadersFeb 22, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
Grace, Wes, and Tucker go undercover at a local high school where strange things are occurring.
Guest stars: Alicia Leigh Willis
E19 The Mists of Avalon ParkwayMar 1, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
A strange mobile mist is killing people in New Jersey, and has a connection a local boy.
E20 The King is UndeadMar 8, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
Grace's vampire case and Wes & Tucker's Elvis impersonator interview cross paths when the guys find out the Elvis impersonators are vampires.
Guest stars: Travis Davis (Vender), Neil Espe (Proprietor), Dan Harville (Elvis Impersonator), Tracy Hughes (Panicked Elvis Impersonator), J. Michael Ross (Vince), Joey Sagal (Jesse Garon / Elvis Presley), Chad Sakamoto (Police Officer), Hosea L. Simmons (Tulsa McClean)
E21 Hell MallMar 15, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
Tucker investigates a series of strange deaths and acts of possession at an upscale mall.
E22 A Snitch in TimeMar 22, 2002 · 60 min
Synopsis
Grace is stalked by members of the Swedish Mafia while investigating cases of spontaneous combustion. And the future of the Chronicle is threatened.