A cosmetic surgeon returns to her hometown to look after her father and siblings.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 13 wins & 9 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Melina Kanakaredes | ... |
Dr. Sydney Hansen
(96 episodes, 1999-2002)
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| Seth Peterson | ... |
Robbie Hansen
(96 episodes, 1999-2002)
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| Mike Farrell | ... |
Dr. James Hansen
(96 episodes, 1999-2002)
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| Paula Cale | ... |
Joanie Hansen
(94 episodes, 1999-2002)
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| Concetta Tomei | ... |
Lynda Hansen
(92 episodes, 1999-2002)
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| Dana Daurey | ... |
Heather Tupperman
(61 episodes, 1999-2002)
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| Samaria Graham | ... |
Izzy Nunez
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(54 episodes, 1999-2002)
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| Maria Pitillo | ... |
Tina Calcatera
(42 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Toni De Rose | ... |
Patrice
(36 episodes, 1999-2002)
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| Tessa Allen | ... |
Hannah Hansen
(29 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| George Newbern | ... |
Owen Frank
(21 episodes, 2002)
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| Alex D. Linz | ... |
Pete Calcatera
(21 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Leslie Silva | ... |
Dr. Helen Reynolds
(18 episodes, 1999)
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| Jon Hamm | ... |
Burt Ridley
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(18 episodes, 2000-2001)
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Hope Cruickshank | ... |
Hannah Hansen
(16 episodes, 2000-2001)
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Tess Cruickshank | ... |
Hannah Hansen
(16 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Tom Verica | ... |
Kyle Moran
(13 episodes, 1999)
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Matt Champagne | ... |
Leo
(10 episodes, 2002)
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Jason Peirce | ... |
Tommy
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(10 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Jeffrey Nordling | ... |
Dr. David Baylor
(10 episodes, 2002)
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| Mary Stein | ... |
Gerda
(10 episodes, 2002)
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| Angela Featherstone | ... |
Andi Paulsen
(9 episodes, 2000)
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| Scott Thompson | ... |
Elliot Anderman
(9 episodes, 2001)
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| Denis Arndt | ... |
Dr. Bill Augustine
(9 episodes, 2002)
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| Steven Eckholdt | ... |
Congressman Joe Connelly
(9 episodes, 2001)
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Rosario Gru | ... |
Young Syd
(9 episodes, 1999-2002)
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Dan Montgomery Jr. | ... |
Phil Sutton
(9 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Tom Cavanagh | ... |
Doug Boyce
(8 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Cress Williams | ... |
Dr. Sam Magala
(8 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Marcia Strassman | ... |
Meredith
(8 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Helen Eigenberg | ... |
Nurse Denhart
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(8 episodes, 1999-2002)
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| Patrick Fabian | ... |
Jerry Kaufman
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(7 episodes, 1999-2002)
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| Josh Daugherty | ... |
Charlie Abbott
(7 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Nicki Aycox | ... |
Lily Gallagher
(7 episodes, 1999)
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| Cristine Rose | ... |
Cynthia Blake
(7 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Rob Estes | ... |
John Hemming
(7 episodes, 2000)
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| Isabella Hofmann | ... |
Dr. Renee Dunseith
(7 episodes, 2001-2002)
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| Michael Reilly Burke | ... |
Brady Pullman
(6 episodes, 1999)
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| Kelly Perine | ... |
Reggie
(6 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Nicole Paggi | ... |
Britney
(6 episodes, 2002)
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| Eric Bruskotter | ... |
Richie
(5 episodes, 1999)
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| Robert Cicchini | ... |
Alex Mendoza
(5 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Mickey Toft | ... |
Pete Calcatera
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(5 episodes, 2001)
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| Gildart Jackson | ... |
Jackson Palmer
(5 episodes, 2002)
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| Andy Comeau | ... |
Art
(5 episodes, 2002)
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| Ed Begley Jr. | ... |
Chuck Chance
(5 episodes, 2000)
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| Stephanie Meade | ... |
Nurse
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(5 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| CeCe Wilck | ... |
Nurse
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(5 episodes, 2000-2002)
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Kyme | ... |
Caroline
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(5 episodes, 2000-2002)
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| Michelle Wolff | ... |
Michelle
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Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (2002) (United States) (tv)
- CNBC-e (2003) (Turkey) (tv)
- CanWest Global Communications (Canada)
- FEM3 (2013) (Hungary) (tv) (re-release)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2001) (World-wide) (tv)
- Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) (Belgium) (tv)
Special Effects
- Stargate Studios (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Cinepool (grip and lighting equipment)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Hollywood Caterers (catering)
- MFX (visual effects)
- Movie Movers (cast trailers)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- Studio Animal Services (animals)
- Transportation Resources (transportation equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dr. Sydney Hansen, a successful Hollywood, California plastic surgeon, quits her private practice and returns to her hometown--Providence, Rhode Island--after the sudden death of her controlling, demanding mother Lynda, 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 her younger brother Robbie, a small-time hustler. Written by Matthew Patay |
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| Taglines | Syd came home for a saner life. Did we mention she talks to the dead? See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Like The Bradys (1990), "Providence" was originally intended to be a short run mid-season filler. It proved so popular that additional episodes were ordered and it went on to become a successful series. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Top 10 Best Medical Dramas of All Time (2022). See more » |
| Soundtracks | In My Life See more » |
| 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. See more » |