Miracle Workers season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Eliza Hunter, tired of her mundane job in Heaven Inc.'s Department of Dirt, seeks more impactful work and gets transferred to the undermanned Department of Answered Prayers. There, she meets Craig, the sole employee. Meanwhile, God, disillusioned with Earth's state, plans its destruction. Eliza challenges God: if she answers one "impossible" prayer, Earth is spared. She and Craig choose a challenging love prayer, agreeing it's answered if the couple goes on two dates and kisses. As they work on this daunting task, Earth's fate hangs in the balance.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest ice sheet in the Northern Hemisphere?
The largest ice sheet in the Northern Hemisphere is melting away.
What natural disaster is ongoing in the news report?
A five-alarm forest fire is raging on.
What unusual crime is reported in Florida?
A Florida man on bath salts has eaten a woman's face.
Who is Buzz Dougan and what did he do?
Buzz Dougan is a person who thanked God for his victory in his final interview before his death at Daytona.
What is God's reaction to the news about Earth?
God appears unprepared and overwhelmed by the problems on Earth.
What department does Eliza Hunter want to transfer from?
Eliza Hunter wants to transfer from the Department of Dirt.
What is the Department of Answered Prayers' role?
The Department of Answered Prayers answers prayers using discreet, natural phenomena without breaking the laws of physics.
Who is Craig in the Department of Answered Prayers?
Craig is the only worker in the Department of Answered Prayers who has been alone for years.
What bet does Eliza make with God?
Eliza bets that if she answers one "impossible" prayer, God will spare Earth from destruction.
What type of prayer do Eliza and Craig choose to answer?
Eliza and Craig choose to answer a prayer involving two people falling in love.
What criteria do Eliza and Craig set for the prayer to be considered answered?
The prayer will be considered answered if the couple goes on two dates and shares a kiss.
What challenges do Eliza and Craig face in answering the prayer?
Eliza and Craig face various challenges and setbacks in setting up the couple and making them fall in love.
What is at stake in Eliza's bet with God?
The fate of Earth and the lives of its inhabitants are at stake in Eliza's bet with God.
How do Eliza and Craig plan to make the couple fall in love?
Eliza and Craig plan to set up situations that will bring the couple together and encourage their relationship.
What is the outcome of the prayer and the bet?
The outcome of the prayer and the bet is left unresolved, with Eliza and Craig making a final push to save Earth.