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Providence Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 1999 - 1999
Episode 1
Pilot
Fri, Jan 8, 1999 60 mins
L.A. doc Sydney Hansen (Melina Kanakaredes) returns to her family's Rhode Island home after tragedy strikes. Jim: Mike Farrell. Linda: Concetta Tomei. Joanie: Paula Cale. Robbie: Seth Peterson. Helen: Leslie Silva. Kyle: Tom Verica.
Episode 2
Home Again
Fri, Jan 15, 1999 60 mins
Sydney helps a woman with a bad home life; Joanie names her baby; Kyle reenters Syd's life. Ann Dowd. Helen: Leslie Silva. Zoe: Mika Borrem. Joanie: Paula Cale. Jim: Mike Farrell. Kyle: Tom Verica.
Episode 3
All Good Dogs Go to Heaven
Fri, Jan 22, 1999 43 mins
A dying dog triggers Jim's greif; Syd races to save a teen whoose diagnosis is grave; Joanie gets into a lather after meeting Syd's Soap- Star patient.
Episode 4
Sisters
Fri, Jan 29, 1999 43 mins
Syd helps Joanie's friend whose health is as bad as her reputation: Jim and Robbie bust a sick chimp out of the zoo.
Episode 5
Runaway Sydney
Fri, Feb 5, 1999 60 mins
Trouble at home and the clinic causes Syd to pack her bags for a return to L.A; Jim (Mike Farrell) faces a clingy client. Mrs. Blake: Cristine Rose. Anika: Maragret Welsh. Helen: Leslie Silva. Kosowsky: Bradford Tatum.
Episode 6
Tying the Not
Fri, Feb 12, 1999 60 mins
Syd's thrilled when Joanie announces she's marrying Richie (Eric Bruskotter), but Lynda plants doubts in Syd's mind about whether or not the pair really love each other. Amerigo: Tom La Grua. Elden: Ross Bagley. Jim: Mike Farrell. Robbie: Seth Peterson. Syd: Melina Kanakaredes.
Episode 7
If Memory Serves
Fri, Feb 19, 1999 60 mins
Syd's memories confirm her fears about Jim's mystery lady (Michelle Phillips); Robbie jumps through hoops for his new lady. Robbie: Seth Peterson. Dani: Lori Rom. Lillian: Beth Grant. Jim: Mike Farrell. Syd: Melina Kanakaredes.
Episode 8
Blind Faith
Fri, Feb 26, 1999 60 mins
Syd's hospital job is jeopardized by a surly surgeon (Joe Flanigan)---and a blind date who gets struck by lightning; a seeing-eye dog (voice of Jay Leno) opens up to a flu-ridden Jim. Victoria Tennant, Lori Rom. Hildy: Bette Ford.
Episode 9
Taste of Providence
Fri, Mar 12, 1999 60 mins
Syd helps a stripper (Nikita Ager) 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. Joe Flanigan, Lori Rom, Bette Ford.
Episode 10
You Bet Your Life
Fri, Mar 19, 1999 44 mins
A dying benefactor (Henry Gibson) 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. Michael Reilly Burke, Jay Acovone, Lori Rom.
Episode 11
Pig in Providence
Fri, Apr 2, 1999 60 mins
Syd gamely tries to help a young stripper who wants to leave her profession and have her bustline reduced to alleviate a dangerous back problem - but her abusive biker boyfriend may have other ideas.
Episode 12
Saint Syd
Fri, Apr 9, 1999 60 mins
No good deed goes unpunished.
Episode 13
Family Tree
Fri, Apr 23, 1999 60 mins
A wary Syd tries to do the right thing when she takes in Lilly , a troublesome teenager who is returned by her latest foster parents, but in no time, the lodger's carelessness places the entire Hansen household in jeopardy. Joanie's hopes soar when she learns that her handsome business partner has broken up with his girlfriend, but their main concern however, is finding a restaurant that will let them showcase her special chowder for food distributors.
Episode 14
Good Fellows
Fri, Apr 30, 1999 60 mins
Syd meets a nice fella whose father is a rumored mobster; a track star might be using performance enhancers. Paul: David Lee Smith. Ratigliato: John Capodice. Lilly: Nicki Aycox. Thomas: Brian Poth. Coach: Michael Milhoan. Syd: Melina Kanakaredes. Joanie: Paula Cale.
Episode 15
Two to Tango
Fri, May 7, 1999 60 mins
Syd resists Paul's romantic overtures; Joanie and Brady prepare to open the pet diner; a patient is a victim of insecticide poisoning. Paul: David Lee Smith. Dan: Tim Ransom. Gina: Laura Harrington. Jeff: Paul O'Brien. Brady: Michael Reilly Burke. Syd: Melina Kanakaredes.
Episode 16
Guys and Dolls
Fri, May 14, 1999 60 mins
Syd is informed that Paul (David Lee Smith) is under investigation for his alleged mob ties; a teen patient appears to have a hidden agenda. Jackie: Bug Hall. Melinda: Lauren Sinclair. Syd: Melina Kanakaredes. Joanie: Paula Cale.
Episode 17
Heaven Can Wait
Fri, May 21, 1999 60 mins
The series closes its first season with an emotional episode revolving around troubled teen Lilly. With Syd and the Hansens, Lilly has found a sense of security. Syd is thrilled when Kyle returns to Providence for a quick visit, but later becomes concerned when he also seeks her medical advice. Meanwhile, Jim is stunned when his assistant, Heather, quits her job, and enlists Robbie's help to convince her to stay.