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Season 1 – Inconceivable

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Come inside the world of the doctors of the Family Options Fertility Clinic in this ensemble drama, where one of the most complicated questions is to conceive -- or not to conceive. Assuredly, theirs is a noble quest as they help desperate couples give birth; however, clinic co-founders Dr. Malcolm Bower and Rachael Lew and their staff (including psychologist Lydia Crawford, Nurse Patrice, office manager Marissa and attorney Scott) are not above their own occasional adventures involving sex, deception and secrets. Navigate through the ultrasound and superegos, the missing frozen embryos and impending malpractice suits, and it's positively clear that life inside this clinic is anything but sterile.
Inconceivable — Season 1

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While Inconceivable features a compelling premise, it stumbles on the boring clichés of the medical drama genre.

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Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune Aug 14
2/4
I swear I felt the splash from a jumping shark near the end of the first episode. Go to Full Review Paul Brownfield Los Angeles Times 09/20/2019
[I]n this season of otherworldy overload, that same messy muchness also comes across as unexpectedly grounded in human reality. Go to Full Review Sid Smith Chicago Tribune 09/20/2019
The idea behind this series is a good one, and as the story unfolds, the theme of couples desperate to have children becomes quite moving. But too much of the setup is a sad, cheesy cross between "Grey's Anatomy" and "Nip/Tuck." Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Ming-Na Wen

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Jonathan Cake

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Angie Harmon

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Joelle Carter

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Mary Catherine Garrison

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David Norona

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2005 Pilot Rachel tries to keep a couple from filing a lawsuit following a mistake with a surrogate birth; Malcolm must swallow his pride and seek help from his former flame to work on the case of a soldier's frozen embryos. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2005 Secrets and Thighs The Lindstrom lawsuit has clinic staff on edge; Dr. Campbell makes Malcolm and Rachel an offer they cannot refuse, but Malcolm begins to question their decision. Details Episode 3 Airs undefined To Surrogate, With Love As everyone is grieving over Lydia's death, the pressure is on Rachel to keep everything at the clinic in order. Details Episode 4 Airs undefined Balls in Your Court Malcolm, Rachel and Nora find themselves in a strange custody-battle after obtaining the sperm of a young basketball prodigy who died suddenly. Details Episode 5 Airs undefined Sex, Lies, and Sonograms Malcolm is at odds with the rest of his staff when he refuses to help a 40-year-old woman conceive before going to jail. Details Episode 6 Airs undefined Face Your Demon, Semen Adam receives a surprising visit, while Rita feels helpless regarding her recent decisions about the baby; brought together by an emergency, Rita and Adam feel the full weight of their predicament for the first time. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Oliver Goldstick, Marco Pennette, Michael Tollin, Brian Robbins, Joe Davola
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 2005