Derailed

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Derailed
60 Min

Drama (Suspense)

In the middle of a late October night a train derails just outside a Pennsylvania town causing a chain reaction including a fire that burns almost half the town, and threatens a disaster as it spreads toward a fertilizer plant just outside the town.
Joshua McKnight is a hard nosed and stubborn family man who was once a foreman at the fertilizer plant but was fired when times became tough and he was too pro-union and pro-safety for the owner's liking. The past 5 years since that moment have been tough for the McKnight family as Joshua tries to keep steady work while becoming more bitter and disenfranchised. McKnight is now known as a bit of a town nut, for his paranoid beliefs around government and big business collusion.
Joshua has a god-fearing wife Nellie who loves her family and the Lord's work equally, and two teenage children (fraternal twins) Jessica who is a chip off the old block from Joshua and is starting to see the world from the same tinted glasses, and Jackson who is the high school starting Tight End and just wants his Dad to lay low so he can enjoy all the benefits of small town high school stardom.
The McKnight family home was spared the wrath of the disaster but the town's Sherriff Kyle Danzer was not so lucky, as he lost his house in an explosion and lies in the hospital with a coma. The deputy sheriff Phil Turner is assuming the role currently of sheriff but there is an election scheduled in just a month and Danzer's only competition on the ballot is Joshua McKnight.
The town is now being besieged by the federal government as both FEMA and the National Guard have moved in to assist in keeping law and order and restoring the town's infrastructure. Of course Joshua McKnight with his anti-big government bias and vendetta against the fertilizer company see's conspiracy and cover-up everywhere, which is only heightened when the feds bring in a private security firm with ownership ties to the railway.
But just because McKnight is paranoid, doesn't mean that everyone is not against him.

Gerald McRaney
Corey Stoll as Joshua McKnight

Warner Horizon Television

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Episode 1: "The Derailment"
The episode opens with a scene of the train derailing and the aftermath of the disaster. We see Joshua McKnight and his family watching the news coverage in shock and disbelief as they realize the extent of the damage to their town.

Episode 2: "The Blame Game"
As the town starts to pick up the pieces, Joshua McKnight becomes increasingly convinced that the disaster was caused by the negligence of the fertilizer plant. He starts to publicly accuse the plant's owner of cutting corners and putting profits before safety, which puts him at odds with many of the townspeople who rely on the plant for their livelihoods.

Episode 3: "The Coma"
Sheriff Danzer, who was investigating the cause of the derailment, is caught in an explosion and falls into a coma. The town is in shock, and Joshua McKnight sees this as an opportunity to step up and take on the mantle of leadership. He starts campaigning for sheriff, despite opposition from many in the town who see him as a troublemaker.

Episode 4: "The Replacement"
With Sheriff Danzer in a coma, Deputy Sheriff Phil Turner takes over as the acting sheriff. He is a by-the-book lawman who is more concerned with maintaining order than finding out the truth behind the derailment. Joshua McKnight clashes with him over this, and tensions between the two men start to escalate.

Episode 5: "The Cleanup"
As the town starts to clean up the wreckage, FEMA and the National Guard arrive to help with the recovery effort. Joshua McKnight becomes increasingly suspicious of the federal government's involvement, seeing it as an opportunity for them to cover up any wrongdoing on the part of the fertilizer plant.

Episode 6: "The Investigation"
A federal investigation into the derailment is launched, and Joshua McKnight becomes involved in the investigation, trying to uncover any evidence of wrongdoing on the part of the fertilizer plant. He starts to uncover evidence of safety violations and begins to put pressure on the plant's owner to take responsibility for the disaster.

Episode 7: "The Family"
As Joshua McKnight becomes more embroiled in the investigation, his family starts to feel the strain. His wife Nellie becomes increasingly concerned for his safety, while his teenage children Jessica and Jackson struggle to come to terms with their father's single-minded determination to uncover the truth.

Episode 8: "The Plant"
Joshua McKnight visits the fertilizer plant and starts to investigate the safety procedures in place. He uncovers evidence of corner-cutting and safety violations, which strengthens his case against the plant's owner. However, he also starts to receive threats from the owner and his associates, which only fuels his determination to see justice served.

Episode 9: "The Private Security Firm"
Joshua McKnight becomes suspicious of the private security firm that has been brought in to assist with the recovery effort. He discovers that the firm has ties to the railway company, which he sees as evidence of a cover-up. He starts to investigate the security firm and uncovers evidence of illegal surveillance of town residents.

Episode 10: "The Election"
The town election for sheriff takes place, and Joshua McKnight runs against Deputy Sheriff Phil Turner. The election is hotly contested, with tensions running high between the two candidates. In the end, Joshua McKnight wins the election by a narrow margin, which sets him on a collision course with the town's establishment.

Episode 11: "The Protest"
Joshua McKnight leads a protest against the fertilizer plant, demanding that they take responsibility for the disaster. The protest turns violent, with clashes between protesters and police. Joshua McKnight is arrested and charged with incitement to riot, which only strengthens his resolve to see the plant's owner.


12. "Bitter Truth" - As Joshua campaigns for sheriff, he discovers evidence of corruption at the fertilizer plant that was involved in the derailment. Meanwhile, Nellie worries that Joshua's obsession with the case is taking a toll on their family.

13. "Point of No Return" - When Joshua confronts the fertilizer plant owner about the corruption, he finds himself in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Jessica starts to question her father's methods, and Jackson's football career is threatened by his father's notoriety.

14. "A Matter of Trust" - Joshua turns to his former union colleagues for help, but he struggles to gain their trust after being fired from the plant. Meanwhile, Deputy Turner tries to keep the peace in the town despite growing tensions.

15. "Crossing the Line" - As the election draws near, tensions between Joshua and the federal authorities reach a breaking point. Nellie confronts Joshua about his behavior, and Jessica makes a decision that could change her life forever.

16. "Breaking Point" - Joshua's conspiracy theories start to spiral out of control, leading him to make a drastic decision that could have dire consequences. Meanwhile, Jackson's football career is put in jeopardy after he is caught in the middle of a brawl.

17. "The Fallout" - After Joshua's actions, the town is left reeling from the aftermath of the disaster. Nellie tries to pick up the pieces of her family's shattered life, while Deputy Turner struggles to maintain order.

18. "Hidden Agendas" - Joshua finds an unexpected ally in his quest for justice, but soon realizes that his new friend may have his own hidden agendas. Meanwhile, tensions between the federal authorities and the town escalate.

19. "Conspiracy Unraveled" - The truth about the derailment is finally revealed, but not everyone is willing to accept it. Joshua must decide whether to seek revenge or let go of his bitterness.

20. "Collateral Damage" - As the election approaches, Joshua's family becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign. Jackson's football future is put in jeopardy once again, and Jessica makes a shocking discovery about her family's past.

21. "In the Line of Fire" - Joshua's bid for sheriff comes to a head when the town is threatened by a new disaster. As Joshua faces his biggest challenge yet, he must also confront his own personal demons.

22. "The Aftermath" - In the aftermath of the disaster, the town and its residents must rebuild and move forward. Joshua and Nellie come to a new understanding about their marriage, while Jackson and Jessica navigate their own futures.