Nancy Everhard

Dr. Brown's well-intentioned plan to give Ephram more free time by hiring college student Madison Kellner (recurring guest star SARAH LANCASTER) as a caretaker for Delia ends up making things worse. Madison treats Ephram like a child and embarrasses him in front of Amy. Meanwhile, Dr. Brown's concern for the deceased Colin's alcoholic father, James (recurring guest star MICHAEL FLYNN), distracts him from Nina's struggle with her divorce proceedings. Dr. Abbott continues to clash with his physician sister, Linda (recurring guest star MARCIA CROSS), when she tries to take over his office. The differences in their personalities and medical philosophies become alarmingly clear. Also available on iTunes and VUDU

In last season's emotional cliffhanger, Dr. Brown performed radical brain surgery on Colin Hart in an effort to save his life. In the series' dramatic second season premiere, Colin's fate will be revealed. Also available on iTunes and VUDU

As the day of Colin's brain surgery approaches, Dr. Brown travels with Ephram and Delia to New York to consult with his accomplished mentor, Dr. Donald Douglas (PHILIP BAKER HALL - 'Magnolia,' 'Boogie Nights'). Together, the men devise an innovative method to save Colin--and Dr. Douglas advises Dr. Brown not to perform the extremely risky procedure. When Ephram sees how revered his father is among the students and faculty of his alma mater, he gains a new perspective and makes a major realization. Meanwhile, Colin 'kidnaps' Amy and Bright and takes them on an adventure on his last day before the operation, taking care of last-minute emotional tasks. Dr. Brown emerges from the operating room after the grueling surgery and faces Colin's expectant family and loved ones . . . Also available on iTunes and VUDU

After Colin has a seizure, Dr. Brown strongly advises Colin's father, James (recurring guest star MICHAEL FLYNN), to allow him to perform brain surgery on Colin. But Colin's parents resist the dangerous procedure, hoping for another miraculous recovery. In emotional turmoil, Colin rebuffs the sympathetic Amy. Meanwhile, as a favor to worried Edna, Dr. Brown accompanies Irv--who would much rather go alone--on a camping trip, forcing Ephram to come along as well and study for his final examinations. At the remote lake, an event occurs that changes father and son forever and enlightens Dr. Brown on how to deal with Colin's obdurate parents. Also, the Abbotts' neighbor, Nina, is overjoyed when her absentee husband, Carl (recurring guest star DYLAN WALSH), vows to return home permanently. But a shocking surprise awaits her. Also available on iTunes and VUDU