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 love the show and would certainly want it to be continued. It is such moral and thoughtful program. These people have ethics and it is nice to see that in our entertainment.
Should have continued Seasons!
This show should not have been cancelled; Please bring back! I know it will not be an easy task after 4 years but please try Netflix!
Please bring back Emily Owens MD! ,I too just binge watched this awesome show. If CW doesn’t want it, maybe a Netflix original?
I agree but its been to many years now and all the actors have moved on. They would have to get Mamie Gummer back as she is the show who is Meryl Streeps daughter. Shes great.
Just binge watched Emily Owens MD. I can not understand why it was cancelled. I suppose it would be hard to continue now that it has been off for 4 years. So Sorry there is not more.
Please bring back, the show is awesome.
We binged and watched all episodes and it left us craving more!! Great entertainment and still lots left to say More please
Great show! So sad it was cancelled!
This show is amazing. I wish there were more seasons! I got hooked after the 1st episode. Even if they made more episodes for Netflix I would be okay with that!!! PLEASE COME BACK ON!!
I have only episode 13 left to watch on netflix. I love This show. Wish there was more. Can’t believe it was cancelled.
Just finished watching this show and want more of it. One of the best shows I found on Netflix. Bad promotion on the networks part as I never heard about it before. The lead actress is excellent as are the supporting cast. So sad it ended in one season. Have been a huge fan of mad men, downtown abbey and hour of cards and I enjoyed this just as much.
Got curious about title “Emily Owens, MD” on Netflix. Got hooked with the 1st episode. Loved the next 12 episodes. Recommending this show to my other sisters who have Netflix. Very impressed with each character! Please, Netflix; use your pull to film some more new episodes. Word will spread about this show and bring in new viewers to follow it.
This show spoke to me in ways no one could imagine. Emily and I are near twins in how we think. I was going through a very deep depression and on top of that bad break up when I discovered this show. The things Emily says and discoveries she makes throughout this first season really spoke to me. It showed me that I can make it through this and because of this show. I now see he light at the end of the tunnel and I’m breaking out of my depression just by listen to Emily and how she makes… Read more »
I love this show. There’s no foul language, no sex scenes, really good acting by everyone. I’m sad that it won’t continue.
I spotted this series on Netflix and have thoroughly enjoyed watching all episodes.
Apparently, it was not advertised enough on TV as well as time and day placement of the show could have been more desirable.
With some struggling shows, networks will move the show to a different day and/or time
slot. This should have been done to Emily Owens, MD. Nothing like giving up on a terrific
show. For shame.