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?
Very well written, great story lines talented actors… Just found it on netflix and can’t believe this show was cancelled. I hardly ever watch TV anymore for lack of good shows…
Canceling it was not a wise choice. Yet others like hart of Dixie are still on! Smh :/
It was a great show…well-written, well-acted, decent story lines…why are all the good shows cancelled. Bring this one back!
Really loved this show I can’t believe they cancelled this was such a great show!
yes, you screwed up. very entertaining show. Lots of new(er) talent. Just discovered on Netflix and watched all 13 in a matter of days. You should really rethink your decision.
I loved it, only just found out its been cancelled – boo sucks! It was a much better show than some of the tosh out at the moment! BRING IT BACK!
I never saw advertising for this show, or I would have been watching from the beginning. Didn’t see it until Netflix offered it. Great show; great story lines & hospital/surgery authentically correct (was an OR nurse). I am losing faith in networks more & more in that they don’t allow a show, especially one with great talent, to stay on long enough for us to find it & watch. CW, you blew it!
great show they should of had one more season they left us hanging.
I really thought that they should of renewed the show for one more year, they just left us hanging on the last episode>
Did you guys slip and fall on your head?This is a really great show,you guys messed up,great going. Now admit your mistake ,and bring it back.
I am totally hooked need another series emily has too finish up with Micah
I found it on Netflix and got hooked! I hate that they canceled it I was sooooo looking forward to Season 2! Please let some other network pick it up!!
Omgosh why do they put it on Netflix !! I wanna watch more!
Way to leave us hanging in the last episode!!!
I LOVED the show… Watched every episode in less than 3 days. Really wish it had not been cancelled.
I can’t believe this show was cancelled! I thought it was great. I watched it all up to the finale and now I am sad. They should have renewed for another year!
I really enjoyed this show. It has depth of character and psychological situations. It’s characters are wonderful to watch and it is well written and smart. One can think about things in their own lives and come to new choices. I like so many of the other respondents watched all the shows at once on Netflix. It is heartwarming with richness of what is good about humanity.