Awake: Guilty

"Guilty" is the third episode of the American police procedural drama television series Awake. The episode first aired on March 15, 2012 in the United States on NBC, and was simultaneously broadcast on Global in Canada. It was written by series executive producer and showrunner Howard Gordon and consulting producer Evan Katz, and was directed by Jeffrey Reiner. "Guilty" was well received by television critics, who praised its storylines, noting the script to be interesting. The episode garnered 5.12 million viewers in the United States and a 1.6/4 rating in the 18–49 demographic, according to Nielsen ratings. It ranked second in its timeslot of the night, behind Private Practice on ABC. The show centers on Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs), a police detective living in two separate realities after a car accident. In this episode, John Copper (Clifton Powell), a convict that Michael arrested 10 years ago, escapes from jail. Tara (Michaela McManus) and Rex (Dylan Minnette) go to tennis practice. Cooper hits the car Rex is in, incapacitates Tara, and kidnaps Rex. John kidnaps him for "justice", claiming that he was innocent. Michael later finds out in the "red reality", that Jim Mayhew (William Russ) had framed him for murder. He wears a wire to set him up, and obtains a confession. Meanwhile, Hannah's (Laura Allen) friends organize a service for Rex's death in the "red reality". Michael can't come because of the "green reality".