Much of the legal business is handled more with Ally McBeal whimsy than Law & Order seriousness, and cases involving, say, two "gay" chimpanzees add little to the show?s appeal. Nor do some of the ongoing personal relationships, like the cutesy-annoying interludes with Eli and the boss? daughter (Natasha Henstridge) or a young associate at the firm (Julie Gonzalo), bring much to the party; much better are his dealings with his mouthy but indispensable assistant (Loretta Devine, excellent in a clichéd role) and brother (Matt Letscher), a conflicted physician. But Eli?s own arc, as he comes to accept what?s happening to him and how his newly-acquired powers of clairvoyance can best be put to use, is handled beautifully; from the eighth episode ("Praying for Time," probably the high point of the season, in which virtually every character experiences a major breakthrough or catharsis) onward, Eli Stone becomes the TV version of a book you can?t put down. Bonus features include audio commentary on two episodes, bloopers, and several brief but informative featurettes. --Sam Graham

Eli Stone: The Complete First Season

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The first episode of Eli Stone that I watched was one from the second season, and not knowing anything about the show or the characters I was fascinated by it. This show deals with religion and spirituality without preaching. It's hook isn't the visions that Eli has or the stories related to his visions. Eli Stone isn't getting much of a chance to succeed. no, it comes from people. It is now my favoirte show on television.

It's a shame that this show is being cancelled. well that kind of show doesn't stand a chance. It says, "put your faith in people and be amazed at what you discover." . no, an honor to be able to watch a show that deals with the human spirit/condition as marvelously as this one does.

It'll go down, in my book, as another great show that met it's untimely demise just like: Ed, Sports Night, Freaks and Geeks and, yep, Everwood the other show created and written by Greg Berlanti, the genius behind Eli Stone. With all of the shows on television centering around cops, drugs, violence and "let's see how edgy, dark and daring we can be", a show that promotes hope and shows you just how much good is left in the world. the hook is the geniune emotion; the way the show speaks to the human condition. I immediately rushed out and found the first season and couldn't stop watching.

It suggests that religion/spirtiuality doesn't have to come from going to church, being a bible thumper or listening to sermons. Therein lies part of the genius of this show. It's a joy.

Worth savoring repeat viewings on DVD at home without commercial interruption. I love the intermittent musical numbers with guest star George Michael. Eli Stone is fun, it's quirky, it indulges fantasyand everyman's fantasy lifeat the same time it offers stories of conversion; a tv show that seeks to discover life's deeper meanings. It's better than "Touched by an Angel" in that it is not as sentimental although it has some of that show's spiritual dimension. There are not too many of them so that when the come, they really hit the mark. Intriguing characters, fine, natural, believable acting and well written scripts keep each episode flowing nicely. A really good show.

Amazon.com and Eli Stone get 5 stars each. I received the DVD set in under a week. It was new and a lot less expensive than if I had went to the store to buy it. I was glued to the TV for 3 days watching all 15 episodes since I didnt even know there was a first season. I just found the show this year.

every so often all the forces in the universe seem to align and there is a new manifestation of inspiration. for me eli stone is one of those manifestations. its hugely funny, brilliantly written and acted, moving, sweet, romantic and worth your time to check out.

There are some really good shows, but Eli is the best. I hope that this show stays around for a long, long time. Eli Stone is the best show on TV right now. I think it stole that title when it first hit the screen last season, and having Jonny Lee Mill and George Michael and the rest of the cast is just a Perfect mix. This group of people make for the most entertaining hour of TV by far. They work well as a cast, and look like they are having fun.