Austin Nichols | John from Cincinnati

• Genre: Drama, Magical realism
• Created by: David Milch, Kem Nunn
• Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Rebecca De Mornay, Austin Nichols, Ed O'Neill, Luke Perry, Keala Kennelly, Luis Guzmán, Willie Garson, Matt Winston, Garret Dillahunt, Brian Van Holt, Jim Beaver, Greyson Fletcher, Dayton Callie, Paula Malcomson, Emily Rose, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Jennifer Grey
• Opening theme: "Johnny Appleseed" by The Mescaleros
• No. of seasons: 1
• No. of episodes: 10
• Production location: Imperial Beach, California
• Running time: 47-57 minutes
• Production company: HBO Enterprises
• Network: HBO
• Release: June 10 – August 12, 2007

John from Cincinnati is the result of a collaborative effort between writer/producer David Milch and author Kem Nunn, whose novels have been termed "surf noir". The program, which combines elements of drama and magic realism, deals with a strange, young man of mysterious origin and his effect on a dysfunctional family of professional surfers and their community.

"His Visit, Day One"

A stranger called John arrives in a small shore-side town — Imperial Beach, California — near the Mexican border, where he befriends a legendary surfing family, the Yosts. Meanwhile, Mitch prohibits his grandson, Shaun, from attending a surfing competition, and Dickstein and Ramon meet the Snug Harbor Motel's new owner.

"His Visit, Day Two"

A drug dealer surfaces on Imperial Beach looking for Butchie. Linc expresses interest in sponsoring Shaun in his next competition. Barry decides not to raze the Snug Harbor Motel after a vision tells him not to.

"His Visit, Day Two Continued"

Dr. Smith is brought to a revelation that something miraculous occurred in Shaun's hospital room in order to revive him. Kai brings John back to her home to determine whether he is telling the truth. Cass turns out to be a source of comfort for Mitch, who is completely oblivious to her affiliation with Linc.

"His Visit, Day Three"

Some thugs rough up John; Kai connects with Butchie; Dr. Smith gets a new patient; Shaun's mother arrives in Imperial Beach.

"His Visit, Day Four"

Zippy issues Bill an unusual mandate; Shaun's porn-star mother lets the Yosts know she's back.

"His Visit, Day Five"

John tries to help Cissy and Bill confront events that occurred in the past. Meanwhile, Butchie attempts to organize a reunion between his son Shaun and biological mother Tina.

"His Visit, Day Six"

Linc's Stinkweed reign is challenged; Dwayne eyes Shaun's online future; Dr. Smith tends to Palaka.

"His Visit, Day Seven"

The citizens of Imperial Beach fear for Shaun's safety after John gives them an ominous message.

"His Visit, Day Eight"

Shaun goes missing, and it is posited that John may be a robot.

"His Visit, Day Nine"

Butchie and Kai wake up to a joyous revelation: Shaun has returned, surfing into the beach with John; but he can't explain where he's been. Imperial Beach plays host to a makeshift parade organized by a revamped Stinkweed. The episode, and the series itself, ends with a cryptic message by John, "Mother of God, Cass-Kai", super-imposed over a clip of Kai surfing.