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Providence

  • TV Series
  • 1999–20021999–2002
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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99
Providence (1999)
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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... Read allSuccessful 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.1K
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POPULARITY
3,652
99
  • Creator
    • John Masius
  • Stars
    • Melina Kanakaredes
    • Mike Farrell
    • Paula Cale
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  • Creator
    • John Masius
  • Stars
    • Melina Kanakaredes
    • Mike Farrell
    • Paula Cale
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 25User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 14 wins & 9 nominations total

    Episodes96

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    Melina Kanakaredes
    Melina Kanakaredes
    • Dr. Sydney Hansenas Dr. Sydney Hansen
    96 episodes96 eps • 1999–2002
    Mike Farrell
    Mike Farrell
    • Dr. James Hansenas Dr. James Hansen
    96 episodes96 eps • 1999–2002
    Paula Cale
    Paula Cale
    • Joanie Hansenas Joanie Hansen
    81 episodes81 eps • 1999–2002
    Seth Peterson
    Seth Peterson
    • Robbie Hansenas Robbie Hansen
    96 episodes96 eps • 1999–2002
    Concetta Tomei
    Concetta Tomei
    • Lynda Hansenas Lynda Hansen
    63 episodes63 eps • 1999–2002
    Dana Daurey
    Dana Daurey
    • Heather Tuppermanas Heather Tupperman
    60 episodes60 eps • 1999–2002
    Samaria Graham
    Samaria Graham
    • Izzy Nunezas Izzy Nunez…
    53 episodes53 eps • 1999–2002
    Toni DeRose
    Toni DeRose
    • Patriceas Patrice
    36 episodes36 eps • 1999–2002
    Maria Pitillo
    Maria Pitillo
    • Tina Calcateraas Tina Calcatera
    31 episodes31 eps • 2001–2002
    Tessa Allen
    Tessa Allen
    • Hannah Hansenas Hannah Hansen
    29 episodes29 eps • 2001–2002
    George Newbern
    George Newbern
    • Owen Frankas Owen Frank
    21 episodes21 eps • 2002
    Alex D. Linz
    Alex D. Linz
    • Pete Calcateraas Pete Calcatera
    21 episodes21 eps • 2001–2002
    Leslie Silva
    Leslie Silva
    • Dr. Helen Reynoldsas Dr. Helen Reynolds
    18 episodes18 eps • 1999
    Jon Hamm
    Jon Hamm
    • Burt Ridleyas Burt Ridley…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2000–2001
    Hope Cruickshank
    • Hannah Hansenas Hannah Hansen
    16 episodes16 eps • 2000–2001
    Tess Cruickshank
    • Hannah Hansenas Hannah Hansen
    16 episodes16 eps • 2000–2001
    Tom Verica
    Tom Verica
    • Kyle Moranas Kyle Moran
    13 episodes13 eps • 1999
    Matt Champagne
    Matt Champagne
    • Leoas Leo
    10 episodes10 eps • 2002
    • Creator
      • John Masius
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The City of Providence was founded by statesman Roger Williams in 1636.
    • Quotes

      Lynda Hansen: How did I let your sister talk me into that color?

      Sydney Hansen: Well, it is Joanie's wedding.

      Lynda Hansen: No, dear, it's my wedding. She's just the bride.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Popular: Tonight's the Night (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      In My Life
      Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
      Performed by Chantal Kreviazuk (as opening theme)

    User reviews25

    Review
    Top review
    Touching and funny. It is worth paying attention to.
    Providence is touching and funny. It is an accurate reflection of the way we deal with painful events in our lives. Not always serious. A fresh new type of drama without the bicoastal cynicism we have come to accept all too easily.
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    • cheris
    • Jan 23, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 8, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • NBC
      • Providence Svenska Fansajt
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Провиденс
    • Filming locations
      • Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    • Production companies
      • John Masius Productions
      • NBC Studios
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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