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  • CBS
  • 2006
  • CBS
  • 2006
3 Lbs.

Summary From executive producer Peter Ocko comes a new medical drama about two elite neurosurgeons who have different takes on how to treat their patients. One cares about them and one who only cares about their brains. Dr. Douglas Hanson (Stanley Tucci) is a brilliant neurosurgeon and one of the best in New York City. His method is simple. T...

  • CBS
  • 2006
  • CBS
  • 2006
3 Lbs.
Season 1
Season Premiere: 2006
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews
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Summary From executive producer Peter Ocko comes a new medical drama about two elite neurosurgeons who have different takes on how to treat their patients. One cares about them and one who only cares about their brains. Dr. Douglas Hanson (Stanley Tucci) is a brilliant neurosurgeon and one of the best in New York City. His method is simple. T...

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Episode 0
Unaired Pilot
Episode 1 • Nov 14, 2006 • 43 m
Lost for Words
A violinist who collapsed during a recital is found to have a tumor, but game playing between Hanson and Dr. Cole delays treatment, meanwhile Seger worries he's made a bad impression.
Episode 2 • Nov 21, 2006 • 39 m
Of Two Minds
Seger's relationship with a lawyer creates trouble, and a surgery by Hanson has some unexpected results.
Episode 3 • Nov 28, 2006 • 42 m
Heart Stopping
A former patient of Hanson's returns with a more complex problem, but first he must get past her brother to perform the surgery. Elsewhere, Adrienne finds herself falling for a patient.
Episode 4 • Dec 5, 2006 • 43 m
Disarming
Episode 5 • Dec 12, 2006 • 41 m
The God Spot
Episode 6 • Dec 19, 2006 • 39 m
Bad Boys
Episode 7 • Dec 26, 2006 • 41 m
The Cutting Edge
Dr. Hanson's mentor makes a surprise visit. Adrienne tries to help a woman whose brain tumor is threatening her already shaky marriage.
Episode 8 • 2006 • 42 m
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews
40
4% Positive
1 Review
50% Mixed
12 Reviews
46% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 24 Critic Reviews
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4% Positive
1 Review
50% Mixed
12 Reviews
46% Negative
11 Reviews

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75
After one hour, we not only care about the patients - but care quite a bit about the doctors.
By David Hinckley FULL REVIEW
50
There's nothing remotely fresh or original about "3 Lbs." But it is well made, reasonably diverting and lucky to be on CBS.
By Mike Duffy FULL REVIEW
50
Like on House, we go inside the body, zooming from nerve endings to the mind's exotic landscape, where surreal images convey mystery maladies. If only 3 LBS were as provocative.
By Matt Roush FULL REVIEW
40
What’s depressing about “3 lbs” is that there’s no passionate spark behind it; it’s a doctor drama made by committee.
By Maureen Ryan FULL REVIEW
30
Who wants to watch a less funny, vaguely cuddlier House impersonator?
By Alan Sepinwall FULL REVIEW
30
3 Lbs. seems like microwaved leftovers.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW
20
Stuffed with incomprehensible medical jargon and grisly shots of exposed brains, 3 Lbs. would be a major annoyance even if it had an original thought in its seriously underweight head.
By Glenn Garvin FULL REVIEW

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