| The Hero | |
| Season 1, Episode 111 | |
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| Air date | March 4, 1995 |
| Written by | Marilyn Osborn |
| Directed by | Max Tash |
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Summary[]
Monica and Tess try to help a sheriff come to terms with his own past while trying to help his son not commit suicide.
Extended Plot[]
Three years ago, James Mackey defused a tense hostage situation by shooting the gunman who had fatally wounded James's partner. Now Monica is a journalist writing a story about the small-town sheriff and local hero. Although a loving father, Mackey places intense pressure on his son, Matthew so he can gain admission to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. Rather than risk not doing well, the boy cheats on a college entrance exam but gets caught. Afraid of how his father will react, Matt attempts suicide. While in a coma, Monica uses her angelic powers to talk to him and convince him to live. She later helps Sheriff Mackey resolve his own inner torment, his late partner, Nick Hansen, was the true hero. Mackey had frozen when they confronted the criminals, and Nick saved his life. Monica convinces Mackey that God loves him regardless and is able to reunite father and son.
Cast[]
Main Cast
- Roma Downey as Monica
- Della Reese as Tess
Recurring characters
Guest Stars