Network The Dead Zone centers around Johnny Smith, who was leading a picture perfect life as a teacher in a small town before a car accident leaves him in a coma which he wakes up from six years later. In the six years since, his "perfect" life has been shattered as his mother has passed away and his wife has since remarried and is raising his son. In addition, the "dead zone" areas of his brain have been lit up with new activities that compensate for the damage suffered during the automobile accident. He now possesses psychic abilities which he uses to help solve crimes while attempting to put his life back together. The Dead Zone airs on USA Network.