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Season 1 – Emily Owens, M.D.

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A former high-school geek, Emily Owens looks forward to life as a surgical intern at Denver Memorial Hospital and the opportunity to work with renowned cardiologist Dr. Gina Beckett. However, she arrives to discover her med school crush, Will, isn't the only familiar face; Cassandra Kopelson, her beautiful and popular high-school nemesis is interning there too and seems to have set her sights on the same guy. Emily soon learns from her new friend, Tyra, that the hospital social hierarchy is as cliquey as high school, and while she might never be one of the cool kids, she can grow to be a great doctor.
Emily Owens, M.D. — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Mamie Gummer is appealing in the title role, but Emily Owens, M.D. is mostly a second-rate medical comedy in the vein of Grey's Anatomy.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 11/13/2020
The show has something of the flavor of a young adult novel, which is why it seems good for the CW, home to "The Vampire Diaries" and "Gossip Girl," and for that matter, another female-doctor series, "Hart of Dixie." Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 11/13/2020
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I'd settle for an Emily Owens who acts more like a doctor and less like a 14-year-old. Go to Full Review Matt Zoller Seitz New York Magazine/Vulture 10/16/2012
I want to jump in the TV and tell her to stand up straight and quit whining. Go to Full Review Keith Watson metro.co.uk 11/13/2020
It's the TV equivalent of a stress-relieving pain-killer. I'm ashamed to admit, I rather enjoyed it. Go to Full Review Mandy Treccia TV Source Magazine 01/22/2019
This isn't "Grey's Anatomy" and it's not "Scrubs" either. It's a really well-written and well-acted show about people who are just trying to figure out life while they do their jobs. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 07/02/2018
While the concept and characters are recycled from countless medical shows that have preceded it, Emily Owens, M.D. is elevated greatly by the talent and charisma of its star, who goes a long way to make up for the show's weak points. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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mae T @RT38527405 12/03/2024 We rewatched this show more times than I can count. This was so fun and feel good. I still feel bad they didnt give this another season. Mamie Gummer and the rest were so good. See more steve d @RT35616104 08/01/2020 Not especially deep but some good fun. The cast is strong and the story entertaining. See more 08/19/2018 Love this show wish they would have continued it!!!!!! I watched CW all the time and I never once seen a preview for this show when it first came out. See more 02/26/2018 Just finished season 1 via Netflix and for the life of me can’t imshine why this show didn’t work out. It’s the durst show that I have seen in a while where the female lead isn’t a selfish neurotic mess. This show was smart and lacked a lot of cheap raunch that most shows have nowadays. I liked it even more than Grey’s Anatomy. I wish this show has been aired on a different network, suited for its potential. See more 02/12/2018 I'm very sad that they didn't make more. I would have loved to have seen Emily be with the boss Dr. It has an amazing story line and had me so interested I finished it in 2 days. See more Read all reviews
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Mamie Gummer

Emily

Justin Hartley

Will

Michael Rady

Micah

Aja Naomi King

Cassandra

Kelly McCreary

Tyra

Necar Zadegan

Gina

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 16, 2012 Pilot Emily Owens starts a surgical internship and learns, to her dismay, that the social hierarchy is reminiscent of high school; fellow intern Tyra befriends Emily. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 23, 2012 Emily and ... the Alan Zolman Incident When a patient's life is in danger, Emily considers an unorthodox method to get a fast approval on a procedure; Micah finds someone new spending time with his mother during her chemotherapy. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 30, 2012 Emily and ... The Outbreak The surgical interns face an impromptu medical quiz; Emily reluctantly agrees to speak to students about safe sex after an STD outbreak at a local high school. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 13, 2012 Emily and ... the Predator Micah and Emily are baffled when a patient won't accept a kidney transplant from her new husband. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 20, 2012 Emily and ... the Tell-Tale Heart A patient embarrasses Emily; when a teenager needs a liver transplant and neither parent is a match, a stunning secret is revealed; Cassandra tries to get info on Will; Tyra sets Emily up with her ex. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 27, 2012 Emily and ... the Question of Faith When Emily and Tyra discover that an infant has a condition, the parents are forced to make a difficult decision; a religious patient's faith is shaken; Micah is upset when Will breaks protocol. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 4, 2012 Emily and ... the Good and the Bad When the hospital's beloved flower deliveryman collapses, Emily is baffled at his reluctance to be treated; Will and Emily feel conflicted as they treat a sick prisoner; Dr. Dupre has a hard time smoothing things over with Tyra. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 1, 2013 Emily and ... the Car and the Cards When a woman injured in a car accident is brought to the ER, Will recalls painful memories; Emily's cancer patient refuses to have surgery; Will chooses Cassandra's studying method over Emily's. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 8, 2013 Emily and ... the Love of Larping Will assumes a patient dressed in a costume is having a psychotic episode, but Emily disagrees; Dr. Bandari realizes her marriage might be in trouble; Emily agrees to a blind date with Cassandra's friend. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 15, 2013 Emily and ... the Social Experiment After a year-long absence, Dr. Aquino returns to the hospital, but must make amends with Dr. Bandari before rejoining the staff; Emily tries to prove that Will was jealous of her recent date. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 22, 2013 Emily and ... the Teapot Emily, Will and Cassandra are asked to describe each other's flaws as they compete for a position as Dr. Bandari's research assistant; a daredevil with a rare disease is forced to change his life. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 29, 2013 Emily and ... the Perfect Storm Emily runs triage in the E.R. when the hospital is inundated with bus crash victims; Cassandra questions Will's true feelings for Emily; Micah makes a bold decision. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 5, 2013 Emily and ... the Leap Will starts to feel jealous when he finds out that Emily and Micah are dating; Tyra and Emily are faced with an unruly patient; Micah's sister visits after learning the truth about their mother. Details

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Emily Owens, M.D. — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Bharat Nalluri, Arlene Sanford, Anton Cropper, Liz Allen, Jann Turner, Howard Deutch, Stuart Gillard, David Warren, Larry Shaw, Ben Zaretsky
Executive Producer
Jennie Snyder Urman, Dan Jinks, Bharat Nalluri
Screenwriter
Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Johnson, Paul Sciarrotta, David Babcock, John C. Kelley, Caitlin Parrish, Mo Masi
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 16, 2012