Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel was a television show that ran on CBS from September 21, 1994, until April 27, 2003. It starred Roma Downey as Monica, an angel who would minister to people in need of help. It co-starred Della Reese as Tess, Monica's boss, and John Dye as the Angel of Death. During its run, it was one of the highest rated shows on CBS.

Valerie Bertinelli joined the cast in 2001.

Touched by an Angel spawned a short lived spin-off, Promised Land.

Series Finale

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The series finale shows Monica, who is up for promotion, defending Zack, an innocent drifter accused of blowing up a school full of children. The prosecutor is actually the Devil, played by David Ogden Stiers. It was he who blew up the school, and framed Zack. Despite Monica's best efforts, Zack is convicted. Before he can be sent to jail, he disappears. Monica then finds out that Zack was actually Jesus Christ in disguise. Defending him was a test, and she succeeds, and is promoted.