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  • NBC
  • Sep 24, 1999
  • NBC
  • Sep 24, 1999
Providence

Summary In the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, Dr. Sydney Hansen ( Melina Kanakaredes) faces difficulties in both her practice and her family life. Although Syd thinks she's crazy, communicating with her dead mother sure gives Syd the advice she needs to get through daily life. While balancing her job, her siblings, her lonely father, and he...

Created By: John Masius

  • NBC
  • Sep 24, 1999
  • NBC
  • Sep 24, 1999
Providence
Season 2
5 Seasons
Season Premiere: Sep 24, 1999
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Summary In the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, Dr. Sydney Hansen ( Melina Kanakaredes) faces difficulties in both her practice and her family life. Although Syd thinks she's crazy, communicating with her dead mother sure gives Syd the advice she needs to get through daily life. While balancing her job, her siblings, her lonely father, and he...

Created By: John Masius

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Episode 1 • Sep 24, 1999 • 42 m
The Third Thing
Syd's clinic gets trouble with Molly who is a mentally disturbed woman after losing a child. Helen gets a job offer from her home town. The Calloways both love their dog more than each other. Hannah can't walk yet and that concerns.
Episode 2 • Oct 1, 1999 • 42 m
The Letter
At the one year anniversary of Lynda's death her family dines at Chez Pascal. A letter he wrote the fatal day haunts Jim.
Episode 3 • Oct 22, 1999 • 42 m
The Birthday Party
Episode 4 • Oct 29, 1999 • 42 m
You Can't Hurry Love
Episode 5 • Nov 5, 1999 • 43 m
He's Come Undone
Episode 6 • Nov 12, 1999 • 43 m
The Phantom Menace
Episode 7 • Nov 19, 1999 • 43 m
Sail Away
Episode 8 • Nov 26, 1999 • 1 h
Thank You, Providence: Part 1
Jerry calls from L.A. that a child star, Cameron, needs immediate plastic surgery. Joanie sponsors a school girl's project. A catholic priest has an old dog that concerns him. Robbie finds out that History can be financially smart.
Episode 9 • Nov 26, 1999 • 1 h
Thank You, Providence: Part 2
Episode 10 • Dec 17, 1999
Home for the Holidays
In a Christmas dream Syd's late mother shows her what would have happened if she had chosen to stay in California.
Episode 11 • Jan 7, 2000 • 42 m
The Kiss
Episode 12 • Jan 21, 2000 • 42 m
Mother & Child
A woman seeks Syd's help to her daughter. To make a favorable impression on Heather Robbie wants his father to learn him a special recipe. Joanie is eager to enlist and prepare Hannah for an elite school.
Episode 13 • Feb 4, 2000 • 42 m
The Reunion
Lester Moody brings in a ferret to Jim, threatening to shoot it. Syd's old class mate, Kerry King, comes to town as a famous celebrity. Charlie tells Robbie that he is going to propose to Heather and Robbie is desperate.
Episode 14 • Feb 11, 2000 • 42 m
The Apartment
Syd wants to move out of the family house into an apartment nearby. Heather gets a troublesome visit by her mother who impresses Robbie. Sarah brings her dog to Jim who suspects tuberculosis.
Episode 15 • Feb 18, 2000 • 42 m
Sibling Rivalry
Karen Potter's sister died a month ago of breast cancer and Syd urges Karen to have a DNA test. Patrick, a charming painter, set both Syd and Joanie on hot heat. Robbie joins Donna's scheme to make Charloe leave town and Heather.
Episode 16 • Feb 25, 2000 • 42 m
Do the Right Thing
An aggressive man with a knife collapses at the clinic. He demands that Syd keeps him alive for three days. Jim is despaired and Robbis devastated because Heather is about to wed Charlie and move to the west coast.
Episode 17 • Mar 17, 2000 • 42 m
The Storm
A huge storm hits Providence. Robbie and Heather travel to Las Vegas to get married.
Episode 18 • Mar 31, 2000 • 42 m
Don't Go Changin'
Episode 19 • Apr 14, 2000 • 42 m
Family Ties
Episode 20 • Apr 28, 2000 • 42 m
Taking a Chance on Love
Episode 21 • May 5, 2000 • 42 m
Love Is in the Air
Episode 22 • May 12, 2000 • 42 m
Syd in Wonderland
Episode 23 • May 19, 2000 • 42 m
Paradise Inn
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Jun 12, 2013
The series is still shamelessly cornball, but hey, it's never as goofy as Ally McBeal.
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