ABC's 'Emergence' season 1: Release date, plot, cast, trailer, and everything you need to know about the mystery drama

The mystery-themed thriller drama television series created by Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas for ABC Studios will be on air from September 24. Here's all you need to know about it

'Emergence' is an upcoming American mystery-themed thriller drama television series created by Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas. Originally created for NBC after it had ordered a pilot, the show has now been picked by ABC Studios. The broadcast network has added it to its 2019-20 television schedule line-up. 

Release date 

The show will air on Tuesday nights, starting September 24, 2019. 

Plot

A police chief discovers a young child named Piper near Long Island's Peconic Bay where a mysterious accident occurs and takes her in. Soon, she discovers that the girl has no memory of who she is. The mystery amplifies when the accident is further investigated and the past comes into the picture. 

Cast

Allison Tolman

Allison Tolman attends the ABC Walt Disney Television Upfront on May 14, 2019 in New York City. (Getty Images)

Tolman plays the role of Jo Evans, a newly divorced police chief and mother to teenage daughter Bree. The actress was earlier seen as police officer Molly Solverson in the first and second season of 'Fargo', which also got her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown attends Opening Night of Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical at Palace Theatre on December 4, 2017 in New York City. (Getty Images)

Brown plays Ed, an ex-firefighter, Jo's father, and Bree's grandfather. The actor and voice actor is known for his role as the Kurgan in the fantasy film, 'Highlander'.

The other cast includes Alexa Skye Swinton (Piper); Donald Faison as Alex, Jo's ex-husband; Owain Yeoman as Benny; Robert Bailey Jr as Chris, a police officer; and Zabryna Guevara as Abby, Jo's best friend.

Director/Writer

The show has been created and developed by Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas. Fazekas is also the executive producer of the show along with Paul McGuigan, Robert Atwood and Tara Butters.

Trailer

The 2.31-minute trailer was released by ABC on May 14, 2019. The tagline of the show is "Beyond explanation…beyond understanding…lies the truth."



 

Where to watch

You can watch the show on ABC every Tuesday night from September 24, 2019.

If you liked this, you will also like

The Sinner
Stumptown
No Good Nick
Castle
New Amsterdam

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

‘Happy’s Place’ Season 3 casts ‘Desperate Housewives’ star James Denton as Reba McEntire’s new love interest
2026-11-13T08:12:36.000Z
An unexpected rash turned out to be measles that might have been fatal for one character.
2026-11-13T07:46:24.000Z
Pavi and Nisha will follow separate paths before their journeys bring them back together in Book 2
2026-11-13T04:46:57.000Z
Mariska Hargitay’s reported ‘SVU’ paycheck includes acting and producing, while her estimated wealth reflects a career spanning more than four decades.
2026-11-12T20:43:49.000Z
'Marshals' Season 2 introduces a Texas cowgirl who joins Kayce Dutton at East Camp to help establish an equine therapy program.
2026-11-12T20:24:16.000Z
‘School Spirits’ Season 4 brings back Jennifer Tilly as Deborah Hunter-Price and Milo Manheim as Wally Clark while expanding its cast with four new additions
2026-11-12T20:05:26.000Z
Paul Wesley and Sara Canning reunite for Netflix’s college sports romance ‘Icebreaker,’ years after starring together in ‘The Vampire Diaries.’
2026-11-12T19:40:49.000Z
Peacock’s ‘The Good Daughter’ finale answers questions about the school shooting, Huck’s past and the buried secrets dividing Sam and Charlie’s family.
2026-11-12T16:29:59.000Z
‘Chicago Fire’ star Taylor Kinney shares the date for the franchise’s next crossover, which will bring all three NBC dramas together
2026-11-12T08:52:55.000Z
James Reynolds reveals his Parkinson’s diagnosis and explains why ‘Days of Our Lives’ is bringing it into Abe Carver’s storyline
2026-11-12T08:23:38.000Z