How many seasons does Providence have?

Providence has 5 seasons with 96 episodes.

When did Providence premiere?

Providence premiered on April 19, 2007.

Providence

Name: Providence
Genre: Drama
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Melina Kanakaredes, Mike Farrell, Seth Peterson, Paula Cale, Concetta Tomei

7.8/10

NBC Ended Drama

5 Seasons · 96 Episodes · Premiered April 19, 2007 · Ended December 20, 2002

Plastic surgeon Dr. Sydney Hansen returns to her hometown of Providence, Rhode Island, to attend her pregnant sister Joanie's wedding, but realizes that her emotionally distant veterinarian father, her rascal of a baby brother and her high maintenance sister need her more than her glitzy Beverly Hills patients. In Providence, Sydney finds work in a low-income medical clinic.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

17 episodes

E01

Pilot

Fri, Jan 8 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

L.A. doc Sydney Hansen returns to her family's Rhode Island home after tragedy strikes.

E02

Home Again

Fri, Jan 15 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Sydney helps a woman with a bad home life; Joanie names her baby; Kyle reenters Syd's life.

E03

All Good Dogs Go to Heaven

Fri, Jan 22 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A dying dog triggers Jim's grief over Lynda's death; Syd races to save a teen whose diagnosis is grave; Joanie gets into a lather after meeting Syd's soap-star patient.

E04

Sisters

Fri, Jan 29 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd helps Joanie's friend, whose health is as bad as her reputation; Jim and Robbie bust a sick chimp out of the zoo.

E05

Runaway Sydney

Fri, Feb 5 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Trouble at home and the clinic causes Syd to pack her bags for a return to L.A; Jim faces a clingy client.

E06

Tying the Not

Fri, Feb 12 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd's thrilled when Joanie announces she's marrying Richie, but Lynda plants doubts in Syd's mind about whether or not the pair really love each other.

E07

If Memory Serves

Fri, Feb 19 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd's memories confirm her fears about Jim's mystery lady; Robbie jumps through hoops for his new lady.

E08

Blind Faith

Fri, Feb 26 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd's hospital job is jeopardized by a surly surgeon---and a blind date who gets struck by lightning; a seeing-eye dog opens up to a flu-ridden Jim.

E09

Taste of Providence

Fri, Mar 12 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd helps a stripper leave the business, drawing fire from Dr. Marcus and the dancer's angry lover; Joanie makes a splash at a cooking contest; Robbie gets involved with a bookie.

E10

You Bet Your Life

Fri, Mar 19 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A dying benefactor makes Syd an indecent proposal to fund the clinic; Joanie gets a hot offer in cooking class; and Dani sees the full extent of Robbie's gambling.

E11

Pig in Providence

Fri, Apr 2 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd's romance with David takes a turn for the worse when he develops symptoms of infidelity; Robbie gets the bad end of the deal when Jim helps him out of debt.

E12

Saint Syd

Fri, Apr 9 1999 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd tries to help Lilly face life with her new foster family; Joanie and Brady get a far-reaching offer from a foreign investor; and Robbie uses one of Jim's patients to score some cash.

E13

Family Tree

Fri, Apr 23 1999 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd takes in a newly homeless Lilly; Joanie and Brady get closer to romance; Robbie helps them plan a chowder-tasting party at the bar.

E14

Good Fellows

Fri, Apr 30 1999 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd meets a nice fella whose father is a rumored mobster; a track star might be using performance enhancers.

E15

Two to Tango

Fri, May 7 1999 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd resists Paul's romantic overtures; Joanie and Brady prepare to open the pet diner; a patient is a victim of insecticide poisoning.

E16

Guys and Dolls

Fri, May 14 1999 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd is informed that Paul is under investigation for his alleged mob ties; a teen patient appears to have a hidden agenda.

E17

Heaven Can Wait

Fri, May 21 1999 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Temptation arrives for Lilly in the form of a wild young man from her troubled past; Kyle returns to see Syd---for medical reasons.

Season 2

23 episodes

E01

The Third Thing

Fri, Sep 24 1999 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd's troubles come in threes, as a car crashes into the clinic, Helen is shot by a grief-stricken patient and Kyle refuses chemo. Meanwhile, Joanie lucks out in her hunt for an assistant but flips out when Hannah refuses to start walking; and Jim tries to help a feuding family reunite for the sake of their sick pet.

E02

The Letter

Fri, Oct 1 1999 4:00 PM GMT+0000

A year after Lynda's death, the Hansens discover a lost letter that may have hastened the matriarch's demise. Meanwhile, Doug takes a bite out of Joanie's profits with his dog-food fixation; and Syd stands by Kyle as he undergoes surgery to save his arm.

E03

The Birthday Party

Fri, Oct 22 1999 4:00 PM GMT+0000

As they prepare for Hannah's birthday party, Joanie gets a shocking surprise from Ritchie; Syd presents Kyle with a place to live; and Robbie gets wrapped up in a lie he told Heather about his sexuality to avoid dating her.

E04

You Can't Hurry Love

Fri, Oct 29 1999 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd tries to repair her past with her mom by helping an alcoholic reconnect with her bride-to-be daughter; Joanie bids Doug adieu after the cops sniff him out as a dog thief. Meanwhile, Robbie loses more than a chance at love by finding a mate for Heather; and Kyle pitches a camping trip to Syd.

E05

He's Come Undone

Fri, Nov 5 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd hires a new doctor at the clinic to cover for her as Kyle begins to lose his battle against cancer. Meanwhile, Joanie and Robbie recruit Jim to give a lecture at the shop in hopes of scaring up customers.

E06

The Phantom Menace

Fri, Nov 12 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Struggling to cope with the loss of his arm---and his self-esteem---Kyle asks Syd to help a hard-living baseball prospect pass a physical while Jim appears on TV to offer pet care advice.

E07

Sail Away

Fri, Nov 19 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd risks losing everything as she tries to help Kyle deal with his amputation; Heather fears an evil spirit has stolen her soul; and Robbie messes up the negotiations for Jim and Joanie's morning show.

E08

Thank You Providence (1)

Fri, Nov 26 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

The opener of a two-part Thanksgiving episode finds Syd on a road trip with three lost souls; and Robbie planning a reenactment of the first holiday with a fair-weather friend.

E09

Thank You Providence (2)

Fri, Nov 26 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

In the conclusion of a Thanksgiving episode, Syd winds up her wacky cross-country trek; and Joanie helps provide pound pups with their finest---and last---supper.

E10

Home for the Holidays

Fri, Dec 17 1999 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Another dream visitation from Lynda inspires Syd to preserve the Hansens' holiday traditions. But first, a Christmas-tree mishap sends her on a long, strange trip in which she imagines the family's lives without her.

E11

The Kiss

Fri, Jan 7 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

As Syd charms a younger man, Joanie finds passion of her own at a singles mixer. Meanwhile, sparks fly when Robbie moves in with Heather.

E12

Mother and Child

Fri, Jan 21 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd investigates a mother accused of child abuse; Joanie frets over Hannah's admission to an exclusive preschool; Robbie woos Heather with a romantic dinner.

E13

The Reunion

Fri, Feb 4 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

At her high-school reunion, Syd realizes an overachieving old friend may be suffering from a psychiatric disorder. Meanwhile, Jim's escaped ferret aids Robbie in wooing Heather away from Charlie.

E14

The Apartment

Fri, Feb 11 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Robbie gets an unlikely ally in his quest to keep Heather from marrying Charlie---her sexy socialite mother; Syd moves out of the Hansen home and into her own apartment.

E15

Sibling Rivalry

Fri, Feb 18 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd and Joanie vie for the affections of a hunky housepainter; Donna launches a plot to help Robbie derail Heather's marriage plans.

E16

Do the Right Thing

Fri, Feb 25 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

While Syd cares for an ailing white-collar crook, Joanie is reunited with Doug, who is wanted by the cops. Meanwhile, Donna digs up dirt on Charlie.

E17

The Storm

Fri, Mar 17 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

As a fierce storm pummels Providence, Syd aids a family of Chinese immigrants and Jim pursues a lost dog. Meanwhile, Robbie and Heather elope to Las Vegas.

E18

Don't Go Changin'

Fri, Mar 31 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

As his 60th birthday approaches, Jim reluctantly considers early retirement. In another plotline, Joanie grooms dog-lover Doug for a career as a pet-food executive.

E19

Family Ties

Fri, Apr 14 2000 4:00 PM GMT+0000

A pregnant patient's mysterious case waylays Syd's plans for a romantic reunion. Doug's business career takes off, thanks to Joanie.

E20

Taking a Chance on Love

Fri, Apr 28 2000 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Lonely widower Jim takes a shot at romance with Syd's shutterbug pal from California; Robbie has a run-in with an alcoholic game-show host.

E21

Love Is in the Air

Fri, May 5 2000 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd locks horns with Monica over her budding romance with Jim; Robbie wins big on a game show for losers.

E22

Syd in Wonderland

Fri, May 12 2000 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd fears she may be mad as a hatter after having hallucinations featuring "Alice in Wonderland" characters.

E23

Paradise Inn

Fri, May 19 2000 4:00 PM GMT+0000

A comatose Syd takes a trippy journey to limbo, where she and Lynda mull over whether or not she should resume her life. Meanwhile, Joanie fears losing her new love.

Season 3

22 episodes

E01

Safe at Home

Fri, Oct 20 2000 4:00 PM GMT+0000

A physical therapist offers New Age-style treatment to a skeptical Syd, who's in a rush to recover from a coma. In another plotline, Robbie is targeted by a stalker.

E02

Trick or Treat

Fri, Oct 27 2000 4:00 PM GMT+0000

A "Survivor" spoof kicks off this installment, which finds Syd challenging a ruthless medical rival and Robbie seeking immunity as an alliance-crazed Andi plots to frame him for arson.

E03

The Good Doctor

Fri, Nov 3 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd and John help an injured dancer at risk of crippling herself. Meanwhile, Joanie sees red after learning Syd's treating her beau for impotence.

E04

Rescue Me

Fri, Nov 10 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

John helps Syd cope with fears of losing her surgical skills for good, while Joanie supports Burt as he goes under the knife to cure his impotence; Robbie finds living quarters for Andi, who's facing arson charges for torching the game-show set; and Jim tames a pesky parrot.

E05

The Unsinkable Sydney Hansen

Fri, Nov 17 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd catches John with another woman; Jim treats an abused school mascot; Joanie and Burt face more intimacy problems; and Robbie helps Andi defend herself from a deceitful Chuck Chance.

E06

The Thanksgiving Story (1)

Fri, Nov 24 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

At Thanksgiving, Syd deals with John's rich, meddlesome mother and takes in a lost immigrant girl. Meanwhile, Joanie learns she's pregnant and dreads Burt's reaction; and Robbie helps a homeless musician.

E07

The Thanksgiving Story (2)

Fri, Nov 24 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Joanie tells Burt she's expecting his baby. Meanwhile, Syd clashes with John (Rob Estes) over his mom's meddling, and Anchee's parents are found.

E08

The Gift

Fri, Dec 15 2000 5:00 PM GMT+0000

At Christmas, Joanie is hurt by Jim's disapproval of her second unwed pregnancy, and fears Burt will abandon her. Meanwhile, Syd helps an ailing choir singer mend family fences.

E09

Big Night

Fri, Jan 5 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

On Lynda's birthday, Syd suddenly recalls a buried memory---and realizes that her late mother had a sinful secret. Elsewhere, Joanie befriends some shady ladies, while Robbie mixes with local mobsters.

E10

The Gun

Fri, Jan 12 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Gun violence lands on the Hansen doorstep along with the morning paper; Joanie hires a wacky home organizer; and Robbie breaks into TV infomercials.

E11

Saved by the Bell

Fri, Feb 2 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Wedding bells---and fire alarms---ring as Joanie prepares to wed Burt, whose visiting parents are hell on wheels. Meanwhile, Syd helps a disfigured recluse, and Robbie's Mob ties get him arrested.

E12

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

Fri, Feb 9 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Joanie and Burt decide to elope; Syd's stranded in a storm with Graham; and a judge orders Robbie to coach a children's hockey team.

E13

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Fri, Feb 16 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd pushes Graham to undergo plastic surgery; Joanie suffers depression after her miscarriage; Robbie charms Tina; and Jim nudges a sick Hannah to take her medicine.

E14

The Invisible Man

Fri, Feb 23 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Revelations in the wake of Graham's plastic surgery lead Syd to seek out her patient's father-in-law.

E15

Parenthood

Fri, Mar 2 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A visiting M.D. with a past takes a special interest in Syd; a fastidious baker hires on with Joanie; and the eating problems of a dog and a pig perplex Jim.

E16

Love Story

Fri, Mar 16 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

In parallel love stories, Syd falls for an all-American guy with a "contagious spirit"---and a dire heart condition; and Robbie pursues the engaging Tina.

E17

Exposure

Fri, Mar 30 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

The possible presence of the Ebola virus stems from a stricken doctor who's visiting Syd from Africa, and results in the quarantine of the Hansen house during a tot's birthday.

E18

Magician

Fri, Apr 20 2001 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Hansen loyalties are tested by the surprise visit of a family patriarch, a rich, ailing curmudgeon who has lucrative propositions---with strings attached.

E19

Meet Joe Connelly

Fri, Apr 27 2001 4:00 PM GMT+0000

A critically ill infant preoccupies Syd, who's also entangled with a ubiquitous politician; a romantic getaway in the wild is anything but for Robbie and Tina.

E20

Trial & Error

Fri, May 4 2001 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Disclosures about politician Joe Connelly disillusion Syd, who's still battling a duplicitous drug company; the Robbie-Tina romance runs a rocky road.

E21

Rule Number One

Fri, May 11 2001 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Political and romantic matters busy Syd, who's in D.C. with Rep. Connelly for a showdown with a drug company; diverse crises ensnarl Robbie, Tina---and the Hansens' dog.

E22

Falling

Fri, May 18 2001 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Dirty politics intrude upon the relationship between Rep. Connelly and Syd, who gets an icy warning from his wife; a bizarre stalking is capped by a cliffhanger.

Season 4

22 episodes

E01

Dad

Fri, Sep 28 2001 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Anxieties seize the Hansens as they adjust to caring for the recuperating Jim, who has suffered memory loss from a gunshot wound. The injury also triggers flashbacks to Jim's troubled youth.

E02

Home Sweet Home

Fri, Oct 5 2001 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Family tensions heighten over the care of Jim, who's working with a demanding therapist. Meanwhile, an AIDS patient with his own family problems concerns Syd.

E03

Impulse Control

Fri, Oct 12 2001 4:00 PM GMT+0000

A mutual charity connection contributes to a growing bond between Syd and her lover's ex; the rift widens between Jim and Joanie, upset by mounting medical bills.

E04

You Can Count on Me

Fri, Oct 19 2001 4:00 PM GMT+0000

A wedding's in the works for Robbie and Tina, who finds a surprising new friend in Joanie; a medical crisis busies Syd, who faces further concerns in her love life.

E05

Civil Unrest

Fri, Oct 26 2001 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Dirty politics cloud the romance between Syd and Senate hopeful Joe Connelly; a medical setback imperils Jim; the prospect of a new dad distresses Pete Jr.

E06

Best Man

Fri, Nov 2 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Prenuptial strains test Robbie and Tina, as they face discord among the Hansen siblings and the erratic behavior of Jim, who cavorts with a stripper at a bachelor party.

E07

The Honeymoon's Over

Fri, Nov 9 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Rehabilitation therapy distresses Jim, whose mood swings take a toll on Syd; airline mix-ups disrupt the honeymoon plans of Robbie and Tina.

E08

Rocky Road

Fri, Nov 16 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

An insightful psychologist treats Syd, who confronts her haunted past; a troubled rehab patient befriends Jim, who's thrust into a precarious situation.

E09

Gobble Gobble

Fri, Nov 23 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

On Thanksgiving, Jim and Joanie take eventful road trips. He's on a Good Samaritan mission and riding with young rockers; her adventure winds up involving a live turkey.

E10

The Mating Dance

Fri, Dec 14 2001 5:00 PM GMT+0000

At Yuletide, Jim hits it off with a patient he meets at his rehab center, while Joannie hits the town with a hottie from Texas.

E11

The Start of Something Big

Fri, Jan 4 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A delivery-room crisis has repercussions for Syd; the prospect of being pregnant absorbs Tina; an independent-living program cheers Jim, who longs to return to his vet practice.

E12

Shadow Play

Fri, Jan 11 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Scrutiny stresses Syd, facing a malpractice suit and coping with a persistent, medical-board watchdog; watchfulness attends a tentative Jim, now back at his vet practice.

E13

The Good Fight

Fri, Jan 25 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Tensions surface between Syd and the lawyer handling her malpractice case; parental fretting envelops Pete and his Winter Dance date.

E14

All the King's Men

Fri, Feb 1 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A gang member's desperation moves Syd; a rock band's lifestyle fascinates Pete; a dog owner's matchmaking flusters the Hansen's pooch, who's set to "marry" a golden retriever.

E15

Act Naturally

Fri, Mar 22 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A trip to Los Angeles proves to be eventful for Joanie, who is bitten by the acting bug; and for Syd, who consults on a TV medical drama and later faces a major career decision.

E16

Limbo

Fri, Mar 29 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Toddler pageants rope in Hannah and her mom, whose doggie bakery employs Dr. Syd, now unlicensed to practice.

E17

The Whole Truth

Fri, Apr 5 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd's malpractice suit is tried in a stressful courtroom battle capped by the plaintiff's telling testimony.

E18

Gotcha

Fri, Apr 12 2002 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Sly and sharp-eyed Syd targets a "hit list" with a water pistol filled with colored ink in a charity fund-raising competition; collegiate Joanie strives to get in with the in-crowd at school.

E19

Great Expectations

Fri, Apr 19 2002 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Jim is enthralled by a free-spirited motorcyclist who keeps a pet orangutan; and Syd's on dates with Owen that turn into competitive frays.

E20

Things Have Changed

Fri, Apr 26 2002 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Jim's off on a motorcycle jaunt with Georgia, much to Meredith's dismay; Syd's befuddled and enraptured by Owen; Joanie's in harmony with her music prof.

E21

Smoke and Mirrors

Fri, May 3 2002 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Dual relationships stress out Joanie, dating a professor and reunited with Phil; and Syd, seeing Owen---and a schizophrenic adulator.

E22

Out of Control

Fri, May 10 2002 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Cliffhangers hinge on the stalking of Syd by a schizophrenic; and a medical emergency besetting Tina.

Season 5

12 episodes

E01

A New Beginning

Fri, Oct 4 2002 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Syd adjusts to work in a hospital's ER run by a demanding MD ---and to an intensified love interest. Meanwhile, Joanie favors a radio career over romance; and Jim faces an uncertain future with Meredith.

E02

It's Raining Men

Fri, Oct 11 2002 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Hospital crises bind Syd to a charming MD; callers frustrate radio talk-show host Joanie; an equine calamity spurs Jim; a real-estate deal haunts Robbie.

E03

Cloak and Dagger

Fri, Oct 18 2002 4:00 PM GMT+0000

A visit from Owen's mysterious folks unsettles Syd, who's especially wary of his intimidating mom; an intriguing call-in to Joanie's radio show preoccupies her.

E04

The Wedding Planner

Fri, Oct 25 2002 4:00 PM GMT+0000

Nuptial plans ruffle Syd; a radio interview with a nature-show host rattles Joanie, who's set upon by a pesky crow, a frolicsome chimp and an ornery monkey.

E05

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Fri, Nov 1 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

On Halloween, chaos descends upon the ER, where Syd copes with a stabbed mime, a man who believes he's a vampire and an injured, eerily insightful witch.

E06

The Heart of the Matter

Fri, Nov 8 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A female prisoner's medical plight moves Syd; Tina's disappearance unsettles Robbie; a shaggy dog's care requires special treatment, dictated by its snooty owner.

E07

Truth and Consequences

Fri, Nov 15 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

Trust, resolve and guilt figure in diverse ties, including Syd's restive relationship with her fiancé; and Tina's reemergence into the lives of the spouse and son she deserted.

E08

Left-Overs

Fri, Nov 22 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A frantic Thanksgiving weekend finds Owen at a bridal shower subbing for Syd, inundated with crises; and Robbie facing neighbors' pressure to decorate his B & B for Christmas.

E09

The Sound of Music

Fri, Dec 6 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A serious illness afflicting Syd makes uneasy acquaintances of her fiancé and the MD who attracts her; relationship changes test Joanie and Leo, and Robbie and Tina.

E10

Eye of the Storm

Fri, Dec 13 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A tornado disaster takes Syd to Tennessee, where she's awhirl in a related medical crisis. Back home, Syd's wedding plans run afoul of skunks in the rehearsal-dinner site.

E11

The Eleventh Hour (1)

Fri, Dec 20 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

A crisis imperils the wedding of Owen and Syd, who's being held hostage by a desperate father seeking care for his son, a critically wounded gunshot victim.

E12

The Eleventh Hour (2)

Fri, Dec 20 2002 5:00 PM GMT+0000

ER pandemonium surrounds Syd, whose wedding's on hold while she treats Dr. Augustine, a shooting victim, and reasons with her gun-wielding captor.