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Category 6: Day of Destruction

Action & Adventure

Topics:#lightning #tornado #disaster movie

Series Overview

Three tornadoes converge to wreak havoc on Chicago, disrupting the power grid and creating the worst super-storm in history: a category 6 twister.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries

Original Network

CBS

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

Air Date Window

2004 – 2004

Premiered: Sun, Nov 14, 2004

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Nov 17, 2004

Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”

In part 2, the finale of this TV miniseries, a well-intentioned hacker brings down the entire power grid of Chicago just as three major storm systems are converging on the city, making it impossible to send out emergency alerts. Midwest Power struggles to bring the grid back on online, news services cooperate with the National Weather Administration to get the word out to an oblivious city population, and a whistleblower turned hacker must try to reverse the damage he unwittingly caused.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Miniseries

2 Episodes →

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Category 6: Day of Destruction (2004) - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-15

Cast & Creators

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Thomas Gibson

Mitch Benson

Nancy McKeon

Amy Harkin

Chandra West

Rebecca Kerns

Randy Quaid

Tornado Tommy Dixon

Dianne Wiest

Shirley Abbott, Secretary of Energy

Brian Dennehy

Andy Goodman

Nancy Anne Sakovich

Jane Benson

Brian Markinson

Chris Haywood

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dick Lowry

Screenplay & Story

Matt Dorff

Producers

Robert M. Sertner, Frank von Zerneck

Department Leadership Roster

Matt Dorff

Writer

Dick Lowry

Director

Production Stills & Gallery

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Category 6: Day of Destruction.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Category 6: Day of Destruction

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What is Category 6: Day of Destruction about?

Three tornadoes converge to wreak havoc on Chicago, disrupting the power grid and creating the worst super-storm in history: a category 6 twister.

How many seasons does Category 6: Day of Destruction have?

Category 6: Day of Destruction comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Category 6: Day of Destruction?

Key cast members in Category 6: Day of Destruction include Thomas Gibson, Nancy McKeon, Chandra West, Randy Quaid, Dianne Wiest.

Who created or directed Category 6: Day of Destruction?

Category 6: Day of Destruction was developed and directed by Dick Lowry.