The show was created by Glenn Gordon Caron and based on the experiences of real-life medium Allison DuBois, a suburban wife and mother who uses her ability to communicate with the dead to assist law enforcement officials in criminal investigations.

The season introduced regular cast members Patricia Arquette, Maria Lark, Miguel Sandoval, Sofia Vassilieva, and Jake Weber.

Allison wakes up to find the message's truth: Joe is sent for a biopsy for a mole on his back that used to be round, but is now black and shaped like the continent of Australia.

She also battles with her conscience when Devalos asks her a favour to testify in the murder of the police officer she has been seeing in her dreams, but to remain discreet about her special abilities she has tying into her profession.

She has the same debate with Joe, who insists Allison should agree with Devalos, believing exposing her gift will complicate their work and family life.