'Eli Stone'

This quirky comedy helped us survive the writers' strike. If you haven't met the endearing attorney-cum-prophet Eli Stone and his charming, musically talented band of family, coworkers and philosophical friends, get caught up here and snatch the DVD Sept. 2. -- By Aimee Deeken

Wake Me Up: Eli (Jonny Lee Miller), an unscrupulous lawyer, has hallucinations that lead him to more humanitarian cases and singing George Michael tunes. The uncanny visions help him win in court, but cause problems with his fiancée Taylor (Natasha Henstridge) and her father Jordan (Victor Garber).

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Father Figure: Eli befriends acupuncturist (James Salto) who offers spiritual advice -- and clues about his father -- alongside strategically placed needles. Eli begins to unravel the mysteries behind his father's life, death and their estranged relationship. They may have more in common than he'd like to admit.

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Something to Save: Because of his hallucinations (now diagnosed as a brain aneurysm) he's banished to the firm's library. His most frightening vision involves an earthquake that will place hundreds, including his secretary Patti (Loretta Devine), in danger. George Michael makes another appearance

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One More Try: Whether Eli is a modern-day prophet or just crazy is put to the legal test when he heads a suit to close the Golden Gate Bridge before the foreseen earthquake. A skeptical partner at the firm serves as opposing counsel. Eli's job is on the line, but the city's residents are more important

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Soul Free: Eli chooses to undergo precarious surgery to remove his brain aneurysm. While his life hangs in the balance, he sees God. Or George Michael. Or God as George Michael. Then those closest to him begin presenting eulogies. Did his brother Nathan take Eli off of life-support?

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