TV series

Surface

Name: Surface
Released: 2005
Cast: Lake Bell, Jay R. Ferguson, Carter Jenkins, Leighton Meester, Ian Anthony Dale

2005–2006· 1 season· 43 min episodesTV-PG★ 7.0Canceled

On NBC — From Universal Television · Rockfish

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Synopsis

A marine biologist, an insurance salesman and a teenage boy find their lives changed when a new and often dangerous sea life species emerges, while the government tries to keep the affair under wraps.

Themes

monster marine biologist scientist sea monster aquatic

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E1 Episode 1Next upSep 19, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
People all over the world experience bizarre encounters involving strange new creatures in the oceans. Among those people are Laura Daughtery, a marine biologist and single mother working in California, Richard Connelly, a Louisiana family man fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, and Miles Bennett, a North Carolina teen who finds one of the creatures' eggs.
Guest stars: Eric Pierpoint (Philip Geary), John Aylward (Government Panel Suit), Randy Oglesby (John Glisson), Johanna Braddy (Lisa), Eric Ladin (George Owen), Donn Swaby (Andy Cline), Connor Ross (Zack), Court Young (Barry Cobb)
E2 Episode 2Sep 26, 2005 · 43 min
Synopsis
After a mysterious animal carcass is discovered on the shore of Sullivan's Island, Laura and Rich head there to look for some answers but instead get detained for questioning. Also, a team of scientists face a hazardous autopsy of the deceased creature. Meanwhile, Miles decides to name his new discovery Nimrod but faces panic and trouble when Savannah throws a party at which point Nimrod ends up escaping.
Guest stars: Dan Cox (Bystander), Daniel Newman (Greg), Bobby Coleman (Jesse Daughtery), Conor O'Farrell (Barry), James Middleton (National Guardsman), Allen Fortier (Guard), Chandler McIntyre (Nurse), Darrell Vanterpool (Boy)
E3 Episode 3Oct 3, 2005 · 43 min
Synopsis
The phenomena becomes more widespread as similar creatures wreak havoc on the coast of Texas. Laura gets more upset after she loses her job, while Rich still has a difficult time getting over the loss of his brother. Rich's situation gets worse when he starts to hear his brother's voice when he is near water. Cirko and Lee find that the creatures have been digging under the ocean bed, which could link them to global warming. Meanwhile, Miles discovers that it's not safe to raise Nimrod in the backyard when lightning strikes.
Guest stars: Ben Jones (Grocery Clerk), Bobby Coleman (Jesse Daughtery), Jennifer Badger (Kadee Ann Lowry), Jennifer Gatti (Carolyn Pizzoli), Lucinda Carmichael (Secretary), Monica Williamson (Conderence Goer #1), Billy White (Conderence Goer #2), Eric Paisley (Conderence Goer #3)
E4 Episode 4Oct 10, 2005 · 43 min
Synopsis
Laura and Jackson head out to sea where she ends up using a GPS device to track one of the creatures. Rich finds proof that the sinkholes in his visions are real causing him to continue obsessing over his brother's death. Meanwhile, Lee tries to talk Cirko out of telling the Pentagon that the new species should be considered extremely dangerous.
Guest stars: Michael Harding (Dr. Davey), Brent Sexton (Bud), Keeley Locke (Chloe), E. Roger Mitchell (Kenny), Bill Roberson (Manager), Sharon Graci (Sharon), Sarah Sullivan (Lisa), Deacon Dawson (Customer #1)
E5 Episode 5Oct 17, 2005 · 43 min
Synopsis
Laura and Richard reunite and use a GPS device to track one of the creatures to a local pier in California while Cirko and Lee consider asking Laura to join them in their investigation. Meanwhile, Miles and Phil fight to keep Nimrod a secret when suspicious Animal Control officers search for a missing neighborhood dog.
Guest stars: David Andrews (Furella), Dan Morris (Mr. Prickett), Bobby Coleman (Jesse Daughtery), Joe Chrest (Rich's Friend), Rick Forrester (NSA Boss), Mark Scarboro (Service Rep), Drew Waters (Tom Minor), John Keenan (Store Manager)
E6 Episode 6Oct 24, 2005 · 43 min
Synopsis
Cirko's life is in danger after he discovers the origin of the mysterious new species. Laura and Rich begin to fear for their own safety when they come into possession of a much sought after sea orchid. Miles sneaks Nimrod out of the house when his parents realize that he's been secretly keeping the animal as a pet.
Guest stars: David Andrews (Furella), Richard Fullerton (Elderly Gentleman), Rebecca Koon (Libbie), Bobby Coleman (Jesse Daughtery), Shishir Kurup (Krishna Singh), Rade Šerbedžija (Aleksander Cirko), Lori Beth Sikes (Sharon), Chuck Carrington (Naval Carrington)
E7 Episode 7Nov 7, 2005 · 43 min
Synopsis
Jackson comes to Laura and Rich's aid after they find that Laura's home has been broken into. Miles gets in trouble with the law in his attempt to free Nimrod. And Lee discusses Cirko and the creatures with his superiors.
Guest stars: David Andrews (Furella), Vaughn Wilson (Pizza Guy), Mike Pniewski (Deputy), Dexter Tillis (Officer), Mark Joy (Thomas Dahl), Barbara Weetman (Paramedic), Brett Gentile (Saunders), Jon Stafford (Krienke)
E8 Episode 8Nov 14, 2005 · 43 min
Synopsis
Jackson helps Laura and Rich build a submersible so that they can visit a site where the creatures spawn. Meanwhile, the Bennett's consider boot camp as a way to discipline Miles.
Guest stars: Daniel Newman (Greg), Bobby Coleman (Jesse Daughtery), Ashlee Payne (Cheryl), Annie L. Maleski (Woman), Renneker Jenkins (Carl), Austin Nichols (Jackson Holden), Jack Landry (Jared), Jason Davis (Sean)
E9 Episode 9Nov 21, 2005 · 43 min
Synopsis
Trapped in the submersible, Laura fears survival is impossible while Rich begins to hallucinate. Miles worries about Nimrod when he hears of trouble at the marine docks. Phil helps Miles look for Nimrod but they discover something else.
Guest stars: Gill Gayle (Fisherman), Max Arciniega (Lalo), Bruce McKinnon (Kemper), Keith Flippen (Dawkins), Eli Harris (Deputy #1), Beau Tison (Deputy #2), James G. Martin Jr. (Fatboy), Tim Parati (Skinny)
E10 Episode 10Nov 28, 2005 · 43 min
Synopsis
Laura and Rich are in for another shock when they leave the ocean floor and return to the surface. Meanwhile, Savannah suspects that Nimrod's responsible for Miles ending up in the hospital.
Guest stars: Daniel Newman (Greg), Greg Thompson (Teacher #1), Elaine Nalee (Teacher #2), Johnny Heyward (Paramedic), April Turner (School Nurse), Daniel Alan Richani (Ensign #1), Chip Lane (Ensign #2), Jennifer Massey (Dr. Kellino)
E11 Episode 11Jan 2, 2006 · 43 min
Synopsis
Rich and Laura try to get the footage of their trip to the ocean bottom to a news station before Lee can stop them. Meanwhile, Miles must watch as doctors prepare Nim for an autopsy.
Guest stars: Jeffrey West (Howell), Patt Noday (Hammaker), Michael Fraguada (Mexican Guy #1), Melissa Ponzio (Ann Tracy), David Temple (Bill Withrow), Cullen Moss (Paramedic #1), Sandi Fix (News Reporter), Jason Horgan (Paramedic #2)
E12 Episode 12Jan 9, 2006 · 43 min
Synopsis
On the run with Rich, Laura encounters a mysterious person who claims to know the origin of the creatures. Meanwhile, Miles fears the worst when two of Caitlin's friends vanish at the beach.
Guest stars: Martha Plimpton (Mr. Big), Brett Pryor (Dad), Sylvia Jefferies (Mom), Mitchell Laurance (Dr. Ashton), Cory Broadwater (Operative), Melissa Ponzio (Ann Tracey), Andrew Matthews (Mark), Paul Choi (Lionel)
E13 Episode 13Jan 23, 2006 · 43 min
Synopsis
The search for the mysterious force responsible for the creatures leads Laura and Rich to an abandoned lab. Meanwhile, Miles joins the aquarium crew in searching for the field of unhatched eggs.
Guest stars: Martha Plimpton (Mr. Big), Jack Landry (Jared), Stephen Michael Ayers (Paul Bloom), Brett Pryor (Mr. Joiner), Gil Johnson (Sheriff), Sylvia Jefferies (Mrs. Joiner), Rick Warner (Interviewer), Jimmy Hager (Townsperson #1)
E14 Episode 14Jan 30, 2006 · 43 min
Synopsis
Laura and Rich decide that it's time to get some answers from Lee as Laura considers going back home. Meanwhile, Miles gets in trouble with the local residents after a violent incident with a bully.
Guest stars: Daniel Newman (Greg), Bobby Coleman (Jesse Daughtery), Jason Davis (Sean), Andy Stahl (Deputy #1), David Reinwald (Deputy #2), David Bridgewater (Greg's Dad), Leslea Fisher (Amber), Victoria Staley (Heather Connelly)
E15 Episode 15Feb 6, 2006 · 43 min
Synopsis
As a massive tsunami heads for the east coast, Laura must save Rich by heading to North Carolina where Miles and his family are trying to escape with their lives.
Guest stars: Stephen Michael Ayers (Paul Bloom), Ric Reitz (Ron Barnett), Linsey Godfrey (Caitlin Bloom), Kelly Collins Lintz (Tracy Connelly), Lou Anne Cooper (Sylvia Barnett), Shane Brewer (MP #1), John Shearin (MP Supervisor), Gabe Wood (Bar Patron #2)