Providence (American TV series)

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Providence
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DVD box set. Clockwise from top left: Lynda, Robbie, Jim, Syd, and Joanie.
Genre Medical drama
Created by John Masius
Starring
Theme music composer John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Opening theme"In My Life" by
Chantal Kreviazuk
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes96 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • John Masius
  • Monica Wyatt
  • Michael Fresco
  • Robert De Laurentiis
Producers
  • Kevin G. Cremin
  • Elle Triedman
  • Antoinette Stella
  • Rob Fresco
  • Dana Baratta
Running time44 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network NBC
ReleaseJanuary 8, 1999 (1999-01-08) 
December 20, 2002 (2002-12-20)

Providence is an American medical drama television series that was created by John Masius and ran on NBC from January 8, 1999 to December 20, 2002, airing 96 episodes over the course of five seasons.

Contents

Synopsis

The show revolves around Dr. Sydney Hansen (Melina Kanakaredes), who leaves her glamorous job as a plastic surgeon for the rich in Beverly Hills so she can return to her hometown of Providence, Rhode Island, and be with her family. Sydney lives with her father Jim (Farrell), brother Robbie (Peterson), sister Joanie (Cale), and Joanie's baby Hannah in a large home in suburban Providence that also houses her father's veterinary clinic. Sydney's mother Lynda (Tomei) dies in the first episode but continues to appear to Sydney as a spirit, to offer advice.

The show ends rather abruptly, with a two-part wedding episode. NBC called this Providence's "winter finale," fully expecting to bring it back in the spring or autumn of 2003, but these plans were eventually scrapped when some cast members, including Melina Kanakaredes, opted out of returning for a sixth season.

Characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedRankAverage viewership
(in millions)
First airedLast aired
1 17January 8, 1999 (1999-01-08)May 21, 1999 (1999-05-21)1813.9 [1]
2 23September 24, 1999 (1999-09-24)May 19, 2000 (2000-05-19)2513.14 [2]
3 22October 20, 2000 (2000-10-20)May 18, 2001 (2001-05-18)4311.5 [3]
4 22September 28, 2001 (2001-09-28)May 10, 2002 (2002-05-10)3611.4 [4]
5 12October 4, 2002 (2002-10-04)December 20, 2002 (2002-12-20)3910.9 [5]

Crew

John Masius created the series. Regular writers include Masius, Mike Kelley, Carol Barbee, Elle Triedman, Robert De Laurentiis, Robert Fresco, Tim Kring, Jennifer M. Johnson, and Ann Lewis Hamilton.

Theme song

In the United States and in Canada, the theme song was "In My Life", a cover of the Beatles song performed by Chantal Kreviazuk. Internationally and on the DVD release, the theme song was "You Make Me Home", composed by Tim Truman and performed by Angelica Hayden.

Home media

The Providence Collection, a collection of 12 episodes from the show, was released on DVD in 2004 by Lions Gate Home Entertainment (under license by NBC Entertainment). The four discs contained the following episodes: "Pilot", "Home Again", "Tying the Not", "The Letter", "Don't Go Changin'", "The Thanksgiving Story", "Falling", "Best Man", "Act Naturally", "A New Beginning", "Eye of the Storm", "The Eleventh Hour".

The release contained several bonus features, including an introduction by creator John Masius, commentaries by Melina Kanakaredes, Paula Cale, Mike Farrell, Michael Fresco, Seth Peterson, Concetta Tomei, Monica Wyatt, and creator John Masius on selected episodes. A gag reel with outtakes and bloopers, and a retrospective documentary featuring new interviews with the cast, creators, and special guests.

Reruns were shown on Fox Family Channel, Lifetime, Lifetime Real Women, and in local syndication on weekends during the 2003-04 season. Currently, the show is run on syndication on Start TV.

Awards and nominations

Primetime Emmy Awards

RecipientCategoryResultsRef
Sandy Kenyon
Giovanna Ottobre-Melton
Outstanding Costumes for a Series (for episode "Syd in Wonderland")Nominated [6]

Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Awards

RecipientCategoryResultsRef
Stacey K. Black
Hana Fruman
Best Innovative Hair Styling – Television (for a Single Episode of a Regular Series – Sitcom, Drama or Daytime) (for episode "He's Come Undone")Nominated [7]
Stacey K. Black
Shana Fruman
Best Period Hair Styling – Television (for a Single Episode of a Regular Series – Sitcom, Darma or Daytime) (for episode "He's Come Undone")Nominated
James MacKinnon
Stephanie A Fowler
Best Period Makeup – Television (for a Single Episode of a Regular Series –Sitcom, Drama or Daytime) (for episode "He's Come Undone")Nominated
James MacKinnon
Stephanie A. Fowler
Best Contemporary Makeup – Television (for a Single Episode of a Regular Series – Sitcom, Drama or Daytime) (for episode "Thank You Providence")Won
James MacKinnon
Rela Martine
Best Period Makeup – Television (for a Single Episode of a Regular Series – Sitcom, Drama or Daytime) (for episode "You Can Count On Me")Nominated [8]

Casting Society of America

RecipientCategoryResultsRef
April Webster
David Bloch
Best Casting for TV, Dramatic Pilot (for episode "Pilot")Nominated [9]

People's Choice Awards

RecipientCategoryResultsRef
ProvidenceFavorite Television New Dramatic SeriesWon [10]

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