Network: USA
Episodes: 10 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: July 17, 2014 — September 18, 2014
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Tom Ellis, Harry Hamlin, Larenz Tate, Odette Annable, and Sarah Habel.
TV show description:
This medical drama follows renegade physician Doctor William P. Rush (Tom Ellis), a “medical fixer” who privately caters to the elite of Los Angeles — for a hefty price tag.
A few years ago, Rush was a top attending surgeon at a prominent LA hospital. Working alongside his father, Doctor Warren Rush (Harry Hamlin), and his best friend, Alex (Larenz Tate), Rush’s career was on a promising track. On top of that, he was in love with his beautiful colleague Sarah Peterson (Odette Annable).
But one fateful night, his world came crashing down. His position at the hospital was terminated, his relationship with his father combusted, and Sarah left him. Through everything, Alex was the only one to stay by his side. Shortly after, Rush began a private doctor service, treating his less-than-squeaky-clean clientele with no judgment or attachment.
The series picks up six years later and we find that Rush’s unorthodox business is thriving with the help of his savvy assistant Eve (Sarah Habel).
With Sarah in town once again, Rush tries everything in his charming bad boy arsenal to get her back. It’s challenging to pursue an ex while on a strict regimen of substance abuse and navigating the medical needs of actors, gangsters, life coaches, bounty hunters, musicians, and other troubled inhabitants of the City of Angels.
When Alex risks his career to help Rush out of a bind, their friendship is put to the test. To set things right, Rush opens a door he wanted to keep shut; reaching out to a well-respected physician — his estranged father.
Episode #10 — Bitter Sweet Symphony
Rush convinces Sarah to come away with him on a spontaneous romantic getaway. Just after she agrees, he receives shocking news from Eve. She shot J.P. Before they can decide what to do, J.P. calls and tells Rush that if he doesn’t treat his wound, he’ll go to the police. The doctor attends to J.P. but leaves him with a serious threat.
Rush lends Alex $5k to cover what was lost keeping Steffi quiet, and discusses his interest in a job at the hospital. Back at the hotel, Rush receives a frantic call from his friend Max Zarella. The actor fearfully admits he may have killed his drug addict girlfriend Marika. After Rush revives her, Max helps the doctor find the perfect engagement ring for Sarah. Max considers marrying Marika, but Rush insists that he should be with someone who makes him better.
Rush learns that his father vetoed his return to the hospital. Angry but determined, he arranges to meet Warren at Lily’s soccer game. He vows that he is sober and deserves a chance. Seeing Rush’s sincerity, Warren changes his mind. All seems well until an excited Lily announces that she has a sibling on the way. Corrine later confirms Rush’s worst fear: the baby is his.
Alex comes clean to Laurel about his encounter with Steffi. Unable to trust him anymore, Laurel kicks him out. Meanwhile, Rush discovers that J.P. has been trying to contact Eve. He visits J.P. and ensures that he will never hurt anyone ever again.
Observing the chaos of his life, Rush realizes he can never be the man Sarah deserves, and makes an enormously painful decision.
First aired: September 18, 2014.
What do you think? Do you like the Rush TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
do not cancel! my favorite show!
should definitely be renewed – it had really clever plots every week
I liked the show a lot. I hope it comes back
It was really good
It should be renewed
I will be very disappointed if the show is not renewed . Loved it! Gloria
Smart sassy show with plenty of exciting plots and twists, sexy lead character, wit and irony–a fab new show for grown-ups, and there are so few! Great writing. Save this for new seasons.
I really like Brit actor Tom Ellis but after viewing a few episodes of Rush can’t
see it having a lengthy shelf life. “View by date” obvious. Perhaps Tom should have stayed in England and scored a role in New Tricks !! Unfortunately he’s not old
enough !! He is a talented actor and I wish him all the best on this side of the pond.
Just don’t get swallowed up.
Love this show, why do all the best shows get canceled.
Keep it on.
I think the concept of Rush is ridiculous. How could someone be allowed to continue a medical practice while addicted to drugs and out of control. In case the network is considering a ‘radical’ priest next, it would be equally distasteful.
I love this show! It is so interesting and the characters are great! Not to mention, Tom Ellis is gorgeous!
There is a petition started to renew Rush. Please sign if you want to try and get it back.
http://www.petitions24.com/bring_back_rush_usa_network
PLEASE keep the series going. I miss it already. Attractive characters, Great pace and absorbing storyline. MORE!!!!
This is a good show
I love this show. The struggles between good and evil that RUSH, a good man at his core, faces are fascinating and a good study in the human behavior of a man damaged by his poor relationship with his father. I so want to see where this goes. Rush is complex, but grounded in good. He’s trying so hard. I care about him. Keep it up please.
This is a good show.
We love this show!!! It is irreverent and fun! Please keep it going!