Saved (TV series)
| Saved | |
|---|---|
| Created by | David Manson |
| Starring |
Tom Everett Scott Omari Hardwick Elizabeth Reaser Tracy Vilar Michael McMillian |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
David Manson David Nevins Brian Grazer |
| Producer(s) |
Matthew Carlisle Stephen Hegyes Shawn Williamson Barry Pullman |
| Cinematography |
Barry Donlevy Kramer Morgenthau |
| Editor(s) |
Peter C. Frank Lisa Bromwell Michael Ruscio |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Sarabande Productions Brightlight Pictures Imagine Television Fox 21 |
| Release | |
| Original network | TNT |
| Original release | June 12 – September 4, 2006 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Saved is a medical drama television series, which was broadcast on TNT in 2006. The series was created by David Manson.
The series was premiered on June 12, 2006. The pilot episode, "A Day in the Life", received 5.1 million viewers.[1] The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report that Saved would not be renewed by TNT,[2] followed by various other sources, contradicting reports by the Internet Movie Database that Saved season 2 would begin on TNT with the episode "Epidemic" on March 5, 2007.[3]
Plot
Saved tells the story of Wyatt Cole, a Portland, Oregon, paramedic with a rough past and a history of compulsive gambling. The series follows the ups and downs of Cole's life, from the adrenaline rush he receives from his busy 24-hour shift to the chaotic personal decisions he makes.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
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| Tom Everett Scott | Wyatt Cole |
| Omari Hardwick | John "Sack" Hallon |
| Elizabeth Reaser | Alice Alden, M.D. |
| Tracy Vilar | Angela De La Cruz |
| Michael McMillian | Harper Sims |
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "A Day in the Life" | Darnell Martin | David Manson | June 12, 2006 |
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A paramedic med school drop out answers calls while dealing with family, romance, and gambling pressures. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 2 | "The Lady & the Tiger" | John David Coles | David Manson | June 19, 2006 |
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A call turns out to be Wyatt's old college roommate, Alice is pressured to make a decision by Daniel, and Sack's son spends time with him at work. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 3 | "Living Dead" | Dean White | Joseph Dougherty | June 26, 2006 |
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Wyatt and Sack deal with strange calls on a night with a full moon, and Wyatt is forced to deal with his father when he covers a shift in the ER. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 4 | "Fog" | Darnell Martin | Ann Lewis Hamilton | July 3, 2006 |
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Wyatt's attempts to teach Sack poker result in a bad bet, dense fog engulfs the city causing delays, Angela and Kroll's feud rises to a new level, and Wyatt goes behind Sack's back to get help for his son. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 5 | "Family" | Stephen T. Kay | John Mankiewicz | July 10, 2006 |
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Wyatt's brother steps into the gap left by Wyatt and plans their father's 60th birthday celebration. Sack interviews at a private school for his son, and Angela and Harper have to make some hard decisions. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 6 | "Cowboys & Independents" | Alex Zakrzewski | Kira Arne | July 17, 2006 |
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Wyatt deals with a new boss, while Ally deals with her boyfriend's daughter. Sack's son is accepted into private school. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 7 | "Who Do You Trust?" | Stephen T. Kay | Barry Pullman | July 24, 2006 |
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Wyatt tries an appeal to his father when Lexi's condition worsens, Kroll goes Big Brother in the rigs, and Sack worries about meeting his son's tuition. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 8 | "Secrets and Lies" | Arvin Brown | Arla Sorkin Manson | July 31, 2006 |
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Things are still tense between Wyatt and Sack when they're called to a shooting, and a gang leader doesn't want the victim taken to the hospital. Alice's mother shows up unexpectedly, and Angela and Harper learn things about each other Song featured in this episode:
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| 9 | "Triage" | John David Coles | David Manson & John Mankiewicz | August 7, 2006 |
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When a bomb destroys a health clinic, Cole comes in off-duty to help and encounters a pregnant victim. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 10 | "A Shock to the System" | Dean White | Joseph Dougherty | August 14, 2006 |
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Repercussions from the bombing rescues are unexpected, Angela may have returned to work too soon, and a trauma counselor speaks with the LifeShield employees. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 11 | "Code Zeros" | Stephen T. Kay | Speed Weed | August 21, 2006 |
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Wyatt and Sack are held hostage by morphine addicts who hijack the ambulance. Angela becomes a dispatcher while her leg heals. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 12 | "Tango" | John David Coles | Ann Lewis Hamilton | August 28, 2006 |
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As depositions loom, Sack picks fights with Wyatt and explores other jobs. In the meantime, Angela has issues at home, and Harper ponders continuing his education. Songs featured in this episode:
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| 13 | "Crossroads" | David Manson | John Mankiewicz | September 4, 2006 |
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The threat of sale becomes real for LifeShield, and everyone faces major decisions - both personally and professionally Songs featured in this episode:
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Music
The show does not have an opening theme, usually only displaying the show logo briefly a few seconds after the show starts. The rock-oriented soundtrack accompanying the show, music supervised by Gary Calamar, has been well received by critics.
Songs featured in TV spots
- The Who - Baba O'Riley
- Queen featuring David Bowie - Under Pressure
- The Fray - How to Save a Life
- Mat Kearney - Nothing to Lose
International showing
In the United Kingdom, the show was broadcast by The Hallmark Channel on 15 October at 21.00 and BBC.
In Australia, Saved was telecast on pay-TV Foxtel from early January 2008, at 8.30pm on a Saturday night. It was also telecast on free-to-air Channel Seven from June 10, 2009, at midnight.
In Italy, Saved was broadcast on Italia 1 from 12 September to 13 November 2007.
References
External links
- Official website
- Saved at the Internet Movie Database
- Saved at TV.com