A Gifted Man

62
Metascore
2011-2012
2 seasons
CBS
Drama, Fantasy
TV-PG

Michael Holt is a successful doctor who has a thriving practice. One day he runs into his ex-wife Anna, also a doctor. They spend some time together. He later learns that she died before he met her. He goes to her memorial and learns she was working in an inner-city clinic, and when he goes there, he can't help but assist. Before long, people from the clinic come to see him. He continues to see Anna, who tries to get him to do good. He decides to work at the clinic as well as at his practice.

62
Metascore
2011-2012
2 seasons
CBS
Drama, Fantasy
TV-PG

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Mon, Dec 12, 2011

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Sat, Sep 24, 2011

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A Gifted Man's Neal Baer Says Show Explores the Moments in Life that Change Everything

While A Gifted Man is rooted in medicine, it's also about twists of fate, executive producer Neal Baer says."We all think about those moments in our lives that stand out where serendipity, synchronicity, fate — whatever you want to call it — intervened," he says. "The show really explores those moments in our lives that can change everything."

Fri, Sep 23, 2011

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A Gifted Man Books Eriq La Salle For Recurring Role

Eriq La Salle will reunite with his ER boss Neal Baer on A Gifted Man. The Hollywood Reporter says La Salle will play Evan Morrison, a neuropsychiatrist who focuses on human behavior. La Salle's arc on the upcoming series will include at least four episodes.

Wed, Sep 7, 2011

A Gifted Man Books Eriq La Salle For Recurring Role

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Mon, Aug 22, 2011

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CBS' A Gifted Man Will Explore the Upstairs-Downstairs, Science vs. Faith Sides of Medicine

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Thu, Aug 4, 2011

CBS' A Gifted Man Will Explore the Upstairs-Downstairs, Science vs. Faith Sides of Medicine

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Fri, Jul 8, 2011

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