Network: The CW
Episodes: 13 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: October 16, 2012 — February 5, 2013
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Mamie Gummer, Justin Hartley, Aja Naomi King, Kelly McCreary, Harry Lennix, Necar Zadegan, and Michael Rady.
TV show description:
Emily Owens (Mamie Gummer) thought that she was done with the world of high school. After all, she graduated years ago and has now finished medical school as well. Unfortunately, her years as a geeky girl have come back to haunt her.
Emily is beginning an internship at Denver Memorial Hospital, a facility where her med-school crush Will Collins (Justin Hartley) is also an interning. Unfortunately, her high school nemesis, gorgeous and popular Cassandra Kopelson (Aja Naomi King), is also interning at Denver Memorial as well.
Another intern, Tyra Dupre (Kelly McCreary), warns Emily that the cliques at the hospital are all too familiar: the jocks have become orthopedic surgeons; the mean girls are in plastic surgery; and the rebels are in the ER. Tyra has her own awkward place as “the principal’s kid” since her father, Doctor Tim Dupre (Harry Lennix), is the chief resident. Tyra latches onto Emily as a new friend, and immediately begins confiding in her. Nothing is too personal to share with Emily — Tyra is a lesbian, that she hasn’t come out to her father yet and she’s interested in dating a certain nurse.
Emily soon realizes that the long-standing rivalry she had with Cassandra back in high school is only going to grow. Both Emily and Cassandra are competing to impress brilliant Doctor Gina Bandari (Necar Zadegan), a world-famous cardiothoracic surgeon who’s been an inspiration and role model to both of them for years.
While Emily and Cassandra vie for Doctor Bandari’s approval, they’re also competing for Will’s attention. Handsome Will and Emily were friends in medical school but Emily was always hoping for more. Will has made it clear that he likes their relationship the way it is — as just friends. Emily struggles to convince herself that being friends with Will is enough, but it bothers her to see Will and Cassandra even talking with one another.
Meanwhile, Emily is also getting to know Doctor Micah Barnes (Michael Rady), a nerdy yet smart and handsome resident. Micah is faced with serious medical issues within his own family, and Emily’s compassion proves an invaluable help. Impressed with Emily’s medical skills and warm bedside manner, Micah brings her in on a delicate surgery and talks her through the procedure, boosting her confidence and bringing them closer — both professionally and personally.
With the long hours, the heavy workload, and personal drama filling her first days as an intern, Emily still fees like she’s the new geeky kid all over again. It’s just as awkward as high school. Somehow however, she’s sure that she can make it.
Episode #13 — “Emily and… the Leap”
Emily’s decision about starting a relationship with Micah becomes even more complicated when Will hears about it and begins to feel jealous. Emily and Tyra treat an unruly woman, but after learning of her home hoarding situation, Emily wonders if the woman’s personality changes may be caused by her many cats. Now that Cassandra and Will have broken up, Cassandra’s strictly professional behavior distracts Will and causes him to misdiagnose their patient. Meanwhile, Micah’s sister comes to town after finding out the truth about their mother.
First aired: February 5, 2013
What do you think? Do you like the Emily Owens, MD TV series? Do you think that it should have been cancelled or renewed for another season?
I honestly LOVED this show. I found it refreshing and one of the few shows I could watch with my 12 yr old daughter that was insightful, appropriate and funny. Emily Owen’s character with all her flaws was a breath of fresh air. I never comment on anything being cancelled. However, I thought it was an outstanding cast with very realistic storylines and wasn’t slapstick or annoying to watch! The acting was great and characters had great depth. I would LOVE this show to come back. I really want to know what happens next… We were all left hanging!!!
I enjoyed the show… It should have been renewed
I think that was an Idiotic move to cancel Emily Owens MD it was my favorite show until it got canceled!
Another good show is cancelled so we will just be watching the old movies station. All of the decent shows are cancelled and the disgusting shows go on and on. Bad programming.
It is a mistake to cancel this show. I liked it very much. Bring it back please.
I love this show been waiting and waiting to find out what happens and now it’s cancelled stupid they get us addicted then cut us off
Please! Please! Bring this show back!
I like this show. It deals with reality. I got hooked on it too and have been anticipating what will happen between Emily, Micah and Will. I’ve been checking to see when it will return and now I find out it has been cancelled; why? Please bring it back.
Bring it back! I love this show..
I love Emily Owens MD!! I’ve been going on to the CW website to check when the next episode is coming up. Please Please come back!!!
My husband introduced me to the show and before I knew it, I was hooked! When we watched the season finale, I immediately wondered when it would be back on for the second season. I am only seeing today that it was cancelled…any chance that all these positive comments here could help to bring it back??
I too loved the show and have been searching to see when it was coming back on to find this. Very disappointed that they decided to cancel.
Good show. Wish there were more
It’s a really good series! Funny, entertaining! I hope it’ll have a second season. I love it! Why did they cancel it? I’m still hoping they’ll consider more seasons.
I loved this show. It should have never been cancelled. I loved the other show Mamie was on and it got cancelled too.
Please bring back Elizabeth Owens tv show. Loved it!