Rhona Mitra
in 'The Gates'

The Premiere of the new TV series THE GATES debuted Sunday June 20, 2010 on ABC.

In the “Pilot” Episode 1: Nick Monohan, the new police chief, moves his family into their new home in The Gates, an exclusive gated upper-class community. Immediately, there is a missing persons report to investigate on Nick's first day on the job.

It seems one of Nick's neighbors has an awful secret. Claire Radcliff (Rhona Mitra) is a vampire with a thirst for fresh blood, despite the fact that she and her vampire hubby bottle their own supply and keep it in the wine seller. Forced to cover up her moment of weakness, and a dead body, Claire must deal with her angry hubby as well as another neighbor who knows too much. Meanwhile, teenage Charlie Monohan finds a new potential girlfriend at school, Andie Bates, who is already dating jealous jock Brett.

In Episode 2, “What Lies Beneath,” (June 27 2010), Nick investigates the death of the last Chief of Police, disturbed by what he's starting to discover about The Gates. Claire Radcliff deals with the repercussions from her recent transgression, fighting to put the past behind her. At school, Andie struggles to sort out her blossoming feelings for Charlie. And Brett works hard to keep dating Andie while fighting off Lukas' tempting offer to "come running."

In Episode 3, “Breach,” (July 11 2010) There's been a robbery at the McCallisters', setting off a series of similar mysterious robberies around town. Meanwhile Brett does his best to get his relationship back on track with Andie, though she still finds herself drawn to Charlie; Lukas encourages Brett to join the pack and blow off a little steam; Leigh is not herself when she loses an important package, and possibly her connection with Marcus; and Claire reunites with an old friend who questions her transformation to a humble housewife.

In Episode 4, "The Monster Within," (July 18 2010) A missing hunter casts unwanted attention on Brett and the pack, creating tension with Coach Ross. Meanwhile Nick and Dylan try to put their differences aside during The Gates Father/Daughter Dance, with mixed results; and Andie and Charlie’s relationship looks like it’s headed for smooth sailing, until an unexpected secret turns everything upside down.

In Episode 5, "Repurcussions," (July 25 2010) No sooner is Nick assailed with the revelation that vampires exist and are living inside The Gates, than he finds himself forced into an alliance with one. To complicate matters, Marcus begins an investigation into Teresa’s disappearance, bringing him dangerously close to uncovering the secret that Dylan and Nick share. Devon is brewing up some trouble of her own when she decides to let bygones be bygones and attend a party with her ex-husband and his new wife. Meanwhile, Andie is reeling from a recent discovery that threatens to stunt her budding relationship with Charlie. Unfazed and enamored, Charlie continues to pursue her, oblivious to the mortal danger he may face.

In Episode 6, "Jurisdiction," (August 1 2010) When a neighbor is murdered inside The Gates at the hand of a vampire, Nick enlists Dylan’s help to find the killer. Sarah organizes a school fundraiser at Devon’s Spa, but finds it difficult to bring bickering factions together. Claire attempts to end her “arrangement” with Christian, only to find him more entrenched in her life than ever. Frustrated by the side effects, Andie stops taking her medicine and tries to control her symptoms, resulting in dire consequences for those around her.

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“The Gates” stars Frank Grillo as Nick Monohan, Marisol Nichols as Sarah Monahan, Rhona Mitra as Claire Radcliff, Luke Mably as Dylan Radcliff, Travis Caldwell as Charlie Monohan, Skyler Samuels as Andie Bates, Colton Haynes as Brett Crezski, Chandra West as Devon, Victoria Platt as Peg Mueller, Justin Miles as Marcus Jordan and Janina Gavankar as Leigh Turner.