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Providence - Episode Guide

Season 1

Pilot

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jan 8, 1999

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

Home Again

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 15, 1999

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

All Good Dogs Go to Heaven

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 22, 1999

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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.

Sisters

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jan 29, 1999

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

Runaway Sydney

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Feb 5, 1999

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

Tying the Not

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Feb 12, 1999

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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.

If Memory Serves

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Feb 19, 1999

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

Blind Faith

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Feb 26, 1999

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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.

Taste of Providence

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Mar 12, 1999

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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.

You Bet Your Life

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Mar 19, 1999

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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.

Pig in Providence

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Apr 2, 1999

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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.

Saint Syd

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Apr 9, 1999

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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.

Family Tree

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Apr 23, 1999

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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.

Good Fellows

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Apr 30, 1999

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

Two to Tango

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: May 7, 1999

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

Guys and Dolls

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: May 14, 1999

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

Heaven Can Wait

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: May 21, 1999

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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

The Third Thing

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 24, 1999

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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.

The Letter

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Oct 1, 1999

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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.

The Birthday Party

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Oct 22, 1999

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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.

You Can't Hurry Love

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 29, 1999

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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.

He's Come Undone

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Nov 5, 1999

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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.

The Phantom Menace

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Nov 12, 1999

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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.

Sail Away

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Nov 19, 1999

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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.

Thank You Providence (1)

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Nov 26, 1999

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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.

Thank You Providence (2)

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Nov 26, 1999

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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.

Home for the Holidays

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Dec 17, 1999

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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.

The Kiss

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2000

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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.

Mother and Child

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2000

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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.

The Reunion

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2000

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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.

The Apartment

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2000

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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.

Sibling Rivalry

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2000

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

Do the Right Thing

Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2000

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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.

The Storm

Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2000

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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.

Don't Go Changin'

Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2000

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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.

Family Ties

Episode: 2x19 | Airdate: Apr 14, 2000

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

Taking a Chance on Love

Episode: 2x20 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2000

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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.

Love Is in the Air

Episode: 2x21 | Airdate: May 5, 2000

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

Syd in Wonderland

Episode: 2x22 | Airdate: May 12, 2000

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

Paradise Inn

Episode: 2x23 | Airdate: May 19, 2000

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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

Safe at Home

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2000

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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.

Trick or Treat

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2000

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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.

The Good Doctor

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2000

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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.

Rescue Me

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2000

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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.

The Unsinkable Sydney Hansen

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2000

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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.

The Thanksgiving Story (1)

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2000

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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.

The Thanksgiving Story (2)

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2000

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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.

The Gift

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2000

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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.

Big Night

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2001

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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.

The Gun

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2001

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

Saved by the Bell

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2001

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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.

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2001

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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.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2001

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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.

The Invisible Man

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2001

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

Parenthood

Episode: 3x15 | Airdate: Mar 2, 2001

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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.

Love Story

Episode: 3x16 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2001

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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.

Exposure

Episode: 3x17 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2001

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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.

Magician

Episode: 3x18 | Airdate: Apr 20, 2001

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

Meet Joe Connelly

Episode: 3x19 | Airdate: Apr 27, 2001

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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.

Trial & Error

Episode: 3x20 | Airdate: May 4, 2001

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

Rule Number One

Episode: 3x21 | Airdate: May 11, 2001

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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.

Falling

Episode: 3x22 | Airdate: May 18, 2001

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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

Dad

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2001

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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.

Home Sweet Home

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2001

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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.

Impulse Control

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2001

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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.

You Can Count on Me

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2001

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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.

Civil Unrest

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2001

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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.

Best Man

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2001

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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.

The Honeymoon's Over

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2001

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

Rocky Road

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2001

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

Gobble Gobble

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2001

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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.

The Mating Dance

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Dec 14, 2001

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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.

The Start of Something Big

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2002

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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.

Shadow Play

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2002

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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.

The Good Fight

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Jan 25, 2002

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

All the King's Men

Episode: 4x14 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2002

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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.

Act Naturally

Episode: 4x15 | Airdate: Mar 22, 2002

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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.

Limbo

Episode: 4x16 | Airdate: Mar 29, 2002

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

The Whole Truth

Episode: 4x17 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2002

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

Gotcha

Episode: 4x18 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2002

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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.

Great Expectations

Episode: 4x19 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2002

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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.

Things Have Changed

Episode: 4x20 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2002

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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.

Smoke and Mirrors

Episode: 4x21 | Airdate: May 3, 2002

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

Out of Control

Episode: 4x22 | Airdate: May 10, 2002

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

Season 5

A New Beginning

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2002

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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.

It's Raining Men

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2002

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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.

Cloak and Dagger

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2002

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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.

The Wedding Planner

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2002

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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.

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2002

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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.

The Heart of the Matter

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2002

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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.

Truth and Consequences

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2002

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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.

Left-Overs

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2002

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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.

The Sound of Music

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2002

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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.

Eye of the Storm

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2002

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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.

The Eleventh Hour (1)

Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2002

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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.

The Eleventh Hour (2)

Episode: 5x12 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2002

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

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