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?
Mmaaaan I jus heard bout this show and I would love to see it. BRING IT BACK PLEASE! 🙂
The show was interesting and I loved all the characters. The continuous story line was complex and credible. The new stories each week were very entertaining. Rush was a very likeable character in spite of (and because of) his flaws. Please bring it back.
I really enjoyed this show and convinced others to watch it. Please bring it back.
PLEASE bring it back! My husband and I love the show!! Been looking for ads on tv as well as print ads ~ we have friends who join us for a RUSH PARTY to watch it!! It’s a GREAT SHOW!
Very disappointed it was cancelled
Tom Ellis was fantastic as Rush. I feel one of the problems with the show might have been that the soap opera drama writing of the show moved the story line a little too fast for the average person to follow. The story became too contorted with too many characters having parallel story lines interwoven with each other. To put it in simple terms, the average tv watcher had to pay way to much attention to the program each week in order to stay on top of what was going on with each character. I found its quick pace and… Read more »
Bring it back!! It was a fantastic show and the characters were excellent.
Loved the show! Looked forward to next season
Looked forward to watching! Bring it back
Loved it. Bring it back!!!!! Very disappointed.
I enjoyed that show a lot.
PLEASE BRING BACK RUSH. LOOKED FORWARD TO IT EVERY WEEK.
Interesting show; had a bit of everything. Different type of character (Rush). No need to cancel. Each week looked forward to checking out what Rush would get himself into.
Excellent show! I was looking for the return date! Sad!
I THINK CANCELING IS A MISTAKE – I really liked this show!!!