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Providence 

| Drama, Romance | TV Series (1999–2004)
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96 episodes
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Successful Hollywood plastic surgeon Sydney Hansen returns home to Providence, Rhode Island to try to keep her dysfunctional family together with the help of her mother's friendly ghost. She also finds work with the local free clinic.

Creator:

John Masius

Stars:

Melina Kanakaredes, Mike Farrell, Paula Cale | See full cast & crew »
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Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 13 wins & 9 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Series cast summary:
Melina Kanakaredes ...  Dr. Sydney Hansen 96 episodes, 1999-2002
Seth Peterson ...  Robbie Hansen 96 episodes, 1999-2002
Mike Farrell ...  Dr. James Hansen 96 episodes, 1999-2002
Paula Cale ...  Joanie Hansen 81 episodes, 1999-2002
Concetta Tomei ...  Lynda Hansen 63 episodes, 1999-2002
Dana Daurey ...  Heather Tupperman 60 episodes, 1999-2002
Samaria Graham ...  Izzy Nunez / ... 53 episodes, 1999-2002
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Storyline

Dr. Sydney Hansen, a successful plastic surgeon in Hollywood, California, quits her private practice and returns to her hometown in Providence, Rhode Island after the sudden death of her controlling, demanding mother Lynda, in order to keep her dysfunctional family together with a little help and advice from Lynda who gives advice from beyond the grave in helping Sydney deal with her new career as a doctor for the local free clinic and dealing with her distracted veterinarian father Jim, her mixed-up sister Joanie, and younger brother Robbie, a small-time hustler. Written by Matthew Patay

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Plot Keywords:

providence | rhode island | female protagonist | 1990s | surgeon | See All (24) »

Taglines:

Syd came home for a saner life. Did we mention she talks to the dead?

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

NBC | Providence Svenska Fansajt

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 January 1999 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Vain yksi elämä See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicken Ranch, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

John Masius Productions, NBC Studios See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (96 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The town of Providence was founded by statesman Roger Williams in 1636. See more »

Quotes

Tina Calcatera: Woman gets pregnant! Man buys canoe!
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Connections

Referenced in NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

In My Life
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by Chantal Kreviazuk (as opening theme)
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Why is this show being cancelled?
10 November 2002 | by asilliag – See all my reviews

I love watching Providence on Friday nights. It's a good way to unwind and feel good. After the wedding of Sydney Hansen, the show will be off the air. NBC is cancelling another awesome show, and in the middle of the season. I used to like NBC but now it seems they are cancelling all these good shows. I will miss Providence and all the characters. I wish the show would at least last through May, 2003.
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