SkyMed

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SkyMed
Genre Medical drama
Created byJulie Puckrin
Starring
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes24 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerJulie Puckrin
EditorJohn Nicholls

Teresa Hannigan Stephen Roque Matthew Anas

Shelley Therrin
Running time44 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network CBC
ReleaseJuly 10, 2022 (2022-07-10) 
present

SkyMed is a Canadian medical drama television series, which premiered on July 10, 2022, on CBC Television. [1] The series centres on the nurses and pilots working for an air ambulance service in remote northern Manitoba. [2] The series has been renewed for a second season, [3] which premiered in October 2023. [4] In March 2024, the series was renewed for a third season. [5]

Contents

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production and development

The show was developed by Julie Puckrin, who drew inspiration from her nurse sister and pilot brother-in-law who worked aboard air ambulances. To help with the stories the writing staff included both Indigenous and queer writers. [8]

The initial season was shot from late August 2021 until mid-January 2022 in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba. [8] A lot of the effects on the show were done on a practical basis rather than using green-screen technology. [6]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 9July 10, 2022 (2022-07-10)September 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)
2 9October 1, 2023 (2023-10-01)November 26, 2023 (2023-11-26)
3 9January 5, 2025 (2025-01-05) [9] March 2, 2025 (2025-03-02)

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateCanadian viewers
11"Pilots and Nurses and Bears, Oh My!" Steven A. Adelson Julie PuckrinJuly 10, 2022 (2022-07-10)N/A
Nurse-out-of-water Hayley Roberts joins the fast-paced team of nurses and pilots at SkyMed, living and working together to fly air ambulances and save lives in rugged Northern Manitoba.
22"Line Indoc"Steven A. AdelsonJulie PuckrinJuly 17, 2022 (2022-07-17)N/A
When a guilt-ridden Lexi finally goes flight line, she locks horns with training Captain Bodie, while Crystal tries to get to the bottom of what Jeremy's been smuggling and how it's connected to Wheezer's crash.
33"The Kids Are Alright"Ron MurphyNikolijne Troubetzkoy & Roxann Whitebean July 24, 2022 (2022-07-24)N/A
Bodie struggles to come to terms with Madison's pregnancy, while Crystal wrestles with her past and what it means for her future.
44"Where There's Smoke"Ron Murphy Jennica Harper July 31, 2022 (2022-07-31)N/A
The investigation into Wheezer's crash puts Lexi in the hot seat, but when a wildfire threatens Crystal's community, will she cross the line to save a patient's life?
55"Bushwhacked" Madison Thomas Amber-Sekowan DanielsAugust 7, 2022 (2022-08-07)456,000 [10]
Survival Training for the SkyMed crew takes a dangerous boil over. Meanwhile, Crystal struggles with an unexpected hit-and-run patient with high stakes consequences.
66"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"Madison ThomasVivian LinAugust 14, 2022 (2022-08-14)462,000 [11]
Hayley seeks distraction from her own health concerns by throwing Emma a bachelorette party, but when a patient takes an unexpected turn, Hayley will be forced to face her fears.
77"Daj Mi Buzi" Shamim Sarif JP Larocque August 21, 2022 (2022-08-21)N/A
Nowark stretches himself too thin with drastic consequences. Meanwhile, Bodie struggles with an unexpected truth about his mother, while Crystal wrestles with a shocking threat to her community.
88"Frozen"Shamim SarifStory by: Meegwun Fairbrother & Jennica Harper
Teleplay by: Jennica Harper
August 28, 2022 (2022-08-28)N/A
A blizzard traps each of the team members with the person they least want to be stuck with in dire circumstances. As the temperature drops, emotions start to boil over.
99"Leave It All on the Ice"Sorcha VaseyJessica Meya & Julie PuckrinSeptember 4, 2022 (2022-09-04)N/A
Hayley struggles to make a life-altering decision, while Bodie reels from his son's premature birth. Crystal must deal with the consequences of Jeremy's actions once and for all.

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
101"Return to Base" James Genn Julie PuckrinOctober 1, 2023 (2023-10-01)
SkyMed expands its medevac service into new territory, throwing everyone into disarray as familiar faces return and intriguing new flight crew arrive.
112"Spun Out"James GennJessica MeyaOctober 8, 2023 (2023-10-08)
As the SkyMed crew wait for their fallen team member to wake up, Crystal starts to find her feet as a medical student, and a secret from the past threatens Novak and Tristan's relationship.
123"Things That Matter Most"Sorcha Vasey Meegwun Fairbrother October 15, 2023 (2023-10-15)
The SkyMed team must rally despite personal differences and challenges to search for a missing medevac with four flight crew members aboard.
134"Turbulence"Sorcha Vasey Damon Vignale October 22, 2023 (2023-10-22)
As Chopper returns to flying medevacs, the truth about what happened in Selection Camp finally comes out. Lexi's dream promotion takes an unnerving turn.
145"Code Silver" Norma Bailey Karolyn Carnie & Julie PuckrinOctober 29, 2023 (2023-10-29)
Shortages force the SkyMed flight nurses to staff the Thompson Emergency Rom overnight, but a volatile patient throws the hospital into chaos.
156"Little Lies"Norma Bailey JP Larocque November 5, 2023 (2023-11-05)
A fun night on the town creates unexpected consequences and a dangerous call with a paralyzed patient pushes Stef to finally reveal the secret that brought her to Thompson.
167"Old Wounds"Ron Murphy Anusree Roy November 12, 2023 (2023-11-12)
A sick patient hits close to home, leaving Crystal reeling. Hayley struggles to face the consequences of her actions when Wheezer discovers her secret.
178"Before Sunrise, After Sunset"Ron MurphyKatrina SavilleNovember 19, 2023 (2023-11-19)
As the SkyMed team members face an inquiry into a patient fatality. Hayley struggles to piece together blurry memories of what caused her relapse and whether she caused the fatality.
189"Out with a Bang" Damon Vignale Julie PuckrinNovember 26, 2023 (2023-11-26)
As the pressure surrounding the SkyMed expansion comes to a head, a shocking emergency leaves one of the flight crew fighting for their life.

Season 3 (2025)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [12] Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [12]
191"Arrivals, Departures"Sorcha VaseyJulie PuckrinJanuary 5, 2025 (2025-01-05)
202"The Fire"Sorcha VaseyKatrina SavilleJanuary 12, 2025 (2025-01-12)
213"Ride Along"Ron Murphy Damon Vignale January 19, 2025 (2025-01-19)
224"Stuck"Ron Murphy Meegwun Fairbrother January 26, 2025 (2025-01-26)
235"Marianncing the Stone"Sorcha VaseyKarolyn CarnieFebruary 2, 2025 (2025-02-02)
246"Wheezervision"Sorcha VaseyJulie Puckrin & Ryan AtimoyooFebruary 9, 2025 (2025-02-09)
257"Altitude"TBATBAFebruary 16, 2025 (2025-02-16)
268"Clarity"TBATBAFebruary 23, 2025 (2025-02-23)
279"Chasing Sunsets"TBATBAMarch 2, 2025 (2025-03-02)

On-demand

The first season was released on-demand in the United States and the UK by Paramount+ on July 10, 2022 [13] and in New Zealand by TVNZ+ on August 5, 2022. [14] The second season followed on January 11, 2024.

References

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  3. Pinto, Jordan (March 3, 2023). "CBC, Paramount+ renew air ambulance medical drama SkyMed for second season". C21Media. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
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  5. Petski, Denise (March 20, 2024). "Skymed Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+; Aaron Ashmore Upped To Series Regular, Two More Join Cast". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Volmers, Eric (2022-06-29). "Calgary-raised actor Praneet Akilla flying high as heroic pilot in TV drama SkyMed". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
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  9. "CBC ANNOUNCES WINTER 2025 STREAMING AND BROADCAST PREMIERE DATES FOR MORE THAN 30 SERIES FROM CANADIAN STORYTELLERS". CBC Media Centre (Press release). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Nov 27, 2024.
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  11. Top Programs – Total Canada (English) Aug 08, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022 - numeris.ca
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