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Providence Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 1999 - 2000
Episode 1
The Third Thing
Fri, Sep 24, 1999 60 mins
Syd's troubles come in threes, as a car crashes into the clinic, Helen (Leslie Silva) 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. Heather: Dana Daurey. Patrice: Toni DeRose. Kyle: Tom Verica.
Episode 2
The Letter
Fri, Oct 1, 1999 60 mins
On the first anniversary of Lynda's death, the Hansens agree to celebrate her life with a memorial dinner until Jim causes a family uproar when he confesses that a missing secret letter that he wrote to his wife just before her fatal heart attack might have caused the calamity. Elsewhere, Sydney stays close to the athletic Kyle when he learns he must undergo a traumatic surgery.
Episode 3
The Birthday Party
Fri, Oct 22, 1999 60 mins
SURPRISE PARTY -- While making preparations for baby Hannah's first birthday party, Joanie (Paula Cale) is pleased to learn that Ritchie , the baby's father, will be in town to join the celebration. What she hadn't planned on was that Ritchie would be bringing a special guest of his own to the party -- his new, very young bride, Kris. Meanwhile, Syd invites Kyle to move into the guest house while he undergoes his chemotherapy treatment.
Episode 4
You Can't Hurry Love
Fri, Oct 29, 1999 60 mins
Syd tries to fix the past with her mom.
Episode 5
He's Come Undone
Fri, Nov 5, 1999 60 mins
Syd hires a new doctor (Andi Chapman) 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. Heather: Dana Daurey. Ben: Andrew Ducote. Lynda: Concetta Tomei. Ted: Charles Chun.
Episode 6
The Phantom Menace
Fri, Nov 12, 1999 60 mins
Struggling to cope with the loss of his arm---and his self-esteem---Kyle asks Syd to help a hard-living baseball prospect (Charles Esten) pass a physical while Jim appears on TV to offer pet care advice. Kyle: Tom Verica. Tracey: Tamara Taylor. Syd: Melina Kanakaredes. Jim: Mike Farrell.
Episode 7
Sail Away
Fri, Nov 19, 1999 60 mins
Syd risks losing everything as she tries to help Kyle deal with his amputation; Heather (Dana Daurey) fears an evil spirit has stolen her soul; and Robbie messes up the negotiations for Jim and Joanie's morning show. Charlie: Josh Dougherty. Patrice: Toni DeRose. Kyle: Tom Verica. Syd: Melina Kanakaredes.
Episode 8
Thank You, Providence: Part 1
Fri, Nov 26, 1999 60 mins
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. Rose: Katherine Helmond. Vonda: Debi Mazar. Cathey: Lea Moreno.
Episode 9
Thank You, Providence: Part 2
Fri, Nov 26, 1999 60 mins
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. Rose: Katherine Helmond. Vonda: Debi Mazar. Cathy: Lea Moreno. Joanie: Paula Cale.
Episode 10
Home for the Holidays
Fri, Dec 17, 1999 60 mins
Another dream visitation from Lynda inspires Syd (Melina Kanakaredes) 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. Jerry: Patrick Fabian. Izzy: Samaria Graham. Ritchie: Erik Bruskotter. Mrs. Blake: Christine Rose. Lynda: Concetta Tomei. Robbie: Seth Peterson.
Episode 11
The Kiss
Fri, Jan 7, 2000 60 mins
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 (Dana Daurey). Izzy: Samaria Graham. Patrice: Toni DeRose. Joanie: Paula Cale.
Episode 12
Mother and Child
Fri, Jan 21, 2000 60 mins
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. Dr. Terry Sullivan: John Getz. Gail O'Malley: Doran Clark. Charlie: Josh Daugherty.
Episode 13
The Reunion
Fri, Feb 4, 2000 60 mins
At her high-school reunion, Syd realizes an overachieving old friend (Susan Walters) may be suffering from a psychiatric disorder. Meanwhile, Jim's escaped ferret aids Robbie in wooing Heather away from Charlie. Heather: Dana Daurey. Izzy: Samaria Graham.
Episode 14
The Apartment
Fri, Feb 11, 2000 60 mins
Robbie gets an unlikely ally in his quest to keep Heather from marrying Charlie---her sexy socialite mother (Victoria Principal); Syd moves out of the Hansen home and into her own apartment. J.D.: Richard Burgi. Angie: Gretchen Wyler. Danny: Trey Alexander.
Episode 15
Sibling Rivalry
Fri, Feb 18, 2000 60 mins
Syd and Joanie vie for the affections of a hunky housepainter; Donna (Victoria Principal) launches a plot to help Robbie derail Heather's marriage plans. Patrick: Josh Coxx. Heather: Dana Daurey. Charlie: Josh Daugherty.
Episode 16
Do the Right Thing
Fri, Feb 25, 2000 60 mins
While Syd cares for an ailing white-collar crook, Joanie is reunited with Doug, who is wanted by the cops. Meanwhile, Donna (Victoria Principal) digs up dirt on Charlie. Ellison: Harrison Young. Doug: Thomas Cavanagh. Heather: Dana Daurey.
Episode 17
The Storm
Fri, Mar 17, 2000 60 mins
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. Donglu: Michelle Krusiec. Simon: Richard Riehle. Doug: Thomas Cavanagh.
Episode 18
Don't Go Changin'
Fri, Mar 31, 2000 60 mins
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. Doug: Thomas Cavanagh. Heather: Dana Daurey.
Episode 19
Family Ties
Fri, Apr 14, 2000 60 mins
A pregnant patient's mysterious case waylays Syd's plans for a romantic reunion. Doug's business career takes off, thanks to Joanie. Talia: Rachel True. Jake: Ryan Alosio. Marcus Weber: Holmes Osborne.
Episode 20
Taking a Chance on Love
Fri, Apr 28, 2000 60 mins
Lonely widower Jim (Mike Farrell) takes a shot at romance with Syd's shutterbug pal from California; Robbie has a run-in with an alcoholic game-show host (Ed Begley Jr.). Monica: Mary Page Keller. Morris Foley: Bill Macy.
Episode 21
Love Is in the Air
Fri, May 5, 2000 60 mins
Syd locks horns with Monica over her budding romance with Jim; Robbie wins big on a game show for losers. Chuck Chance: Ed Begley Jr. Andi: Angela Featherstone. Burt: Jon Hamm.
Episode 22
Syd in Wonderland
Fri, May 12, 2000 60 mins
Syd fears she may be mad as a hatter after having hallucinations featuring "Alice in Wonderland" characters. Young Syd: Tania Raymonde Katz. Caterpillar: Sean Moran. Mad Hatter: Steve Valentine. March Hare: Alix Elias.
Episode 23
Paradise Inn
Fri, May 19, 2000 60 mins
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. Chuck: Ed Begley Jr. Peter: Charles Keating. Burt: Jon Hamm.