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In the premiere episode, the Chief of Surgery ends up in a coma, and his fiancée and fellow surgeons fight to save his life.

Pilot

Alex Reid treats a young boy with mysterious symptoms while dealing with the arrival of Charlie's ex-wife. Elsewhere in the hospital, Joel Goran and Maggie Lin try to help a patient who refuses life-saving treatment on religious grounds.

Contact

After Charlie’s hand moved in the last episode, Alex has high hopes for his recovery, while she treats a patient who already has multiple surgeries under his belt. Meanwhile, Charlie coaches a young man killed in a roofing accident who has unfinished business with his severely injured brother.

Blindness

A sleep-deprived Alex takes on a night shift in the ER where an all-star hockey enforcer may be skating full-speed towards an early death. Meanwhile, Charlie meets a suburban punk who is facing the biggest fight of his life.

The Fight

A high profile double hand replantation becomes Alex's (Durance) chance to prove to Kinney (Wendy Crewson) that she is still capable of being Chief Surgical Resident. In the ICU, Maggie (Ross) believes a homeless man may have been misdiagnosed.

Out of Sight

When a severely injured man under the spell of hypnosis can't remember his identity, the hypnotist who put him under is called into the hospital - where he uses his psychic ability to connect Charlie and Alex.

The Great Randall

A routine surgical procedure goes awry when Alex's patient, a soon-to-be-wed young woman, falls into a coma. While Alex struggles with a case that hits close to home, Joel treats a patient who does his own body modifications, and Charlie finds himself drawn to Alex's coma patient in the spirit world.

Consenting Adults

With Charlie's life hanging in the balance, Alex and Dawn go head-to-head over who gets to be his legal decision maker - but are forced to put personal matters aside when they scrub into a heart transplant surgery together. Charlie, meanwhile, is in no mood to talk to the heart donor - a deceased prisoner.

Heartsick

Charlie’s ex-wife, Dawn, has pulled the plug on his ventilator. All that’s left now is to wait for his breathing to stop. Devastated, Alex vows to stay by Charlie’s side. Meanwhile, Charlie – resisting his death – bumps into Mack MacIlreath, a recently deceased colleague, who has come to help Charlie die. Alex decides to lawyer up and appeal to the Consent & Capacity Board. While the process gets started, Alex is pulled away to meet with a patient: a young woman named Bea, who Alex performed surgery on while working as a first year surgical resident under Dr. Charles Harris. Bea’s check-up is all clear, but Mack and Charlie fear that she was misdiagnosed. And if Alex doesn’t catch it before Bea walks out of the hospital, she could die. Elsewhere, Joel’s hand is broken and he cannot operate until it is fully healed. Stuck with doing consults, he takes the case of a choir singer who makes a “miraculous” recovery from her paralysis.

Bea, Again

When Joel gets cold feet in the OR, Kinney takes him with her on a Continuing Medical Education assignment in her hometown to help clear his head. During their field trip, a woman gets pinned underneath a truck and Joel and Kinney lead the rescue effort. Meanwhile, Charlie meets a newly deceased therapist who suspects it’s an emotional block that is keeping him in his coma. Encouraged by Charlie breathing on his own, Alex continues her rounds and diagnoses a fitness buff with a rare condition.

A New Beginning

A passenger's illness forces a plane to land; when Alex performs emergency surgery on the patient, she realizes a deadly and contagious virus may have been brought into the hospital.

The Law of Contagion

A last-resort operation is performed on Charlie, who must confront his past in order to awake from his coma. Elsewhere, Joel leads risky surgery on a female jockey, and Gavin crosses a line when working with an Alzheimer's patient.

Ride Hard or Go Home

In the Season 1 finale, Alex confronts game-changing questions following a monumental turn of events. Elsewhere, Joel scrambles to save a patient suffering from a rapidly spreading flesh-eating disease.

Pink Clouds

Alex and Charlie are caught in the middle of a shooting on their way to their first shift back at Hope Zion. In the midst of the commotion, Alex treats a bullied teenager and deals with her own emotions about everything that’s happened in the past year. Meanwhile, Charlie is caught off guard when he realizes that he’s still able to see the spirits of deceased patients. As well, new Chief of Surgery Joel works alongside Charlie’s ex-wife Dawn to perform an intense surgery.

I Watch Death

Alex must learn to stick up for herself and not be intimidated by Dawn (Charlie’s ex-wife) in order to work alongside her and perform a minimally invasive heart procedure to save a patient’s life. Meanwhile, Joel unlocks a mystery to a young girl’s disease, while getting some advice from Charlie, who is trying to figure out how to help his comatose patient come back from being a spirit. It’s a week of defying the odds at Hope Zion Hospital.

Little Piggies

Alex is trying to get her life back to normal with Charlie and at Hope Zion Hosital – but with Charlie’s head in the clouds and the pressure to find her medical niche – she’s struggling. Inspiration comes in the form of an immigrant doctor who needs Alex to save his wife’s life, and in return, helps her find her calling.

Why Waste Time

The doctors at Hope Zion Hospital are forced to deal with people from their past as Alex, Charlie and Joel take on the daunting task of operating on a malpractice lawyer known for suing every doctor in his path. Meanwhile, Zach is tested when the last person he wants to treat comes into his E.R. and a Season 1 patient returns with some difficult insight for Charlie and Alex.

Defense

Alex must become the unlikely advocate for a violent young prisoner brought in to Hope Zion Hospital, while Joel connects with a disfigured refugee and tries to convince Dr. Dana Kinney to come back to operate on him. Meanwhile, a spirit who is familiar to many Hope Zion doctors shows up in the morgue when Charlie is about to do routine procedure.

The Face of the Giant Panda

After a young, healthy and hunky fireman dies suddenly at Hope Zion Hospital, Alex must take the stand at Hope Zion’s Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Rounds to find out what went wrong and who is to blame. Meanwhile, Charlie deals with a nervous aspiring Nun, and Joel has to decide if he can be the man that comes through for Sonja.

All Things Must Pass

When a heat wave hits the city, Alex is appointed Trauma Team Leader as the hospital is faced with an influx of patients during a blackout. With no back-up power available, Dawn and Charlie must figure out a way to continue their surgery as Joel and Maggie attempt to keep a patient alive while stuck in an elevator.

Bed One

When Alex and Joel end up stranded in the middle of nowhere with a severely injured couple, they’re forced to use only what’s around them to stabilize the pair until paramedics arrive. Meanwhile, back at Hope Zion Hospital, Charlie must try to save the wounded leg of his former college roommate as Gavin attempts to help Shahir improve his bedside manner.

Defriender

When Alex is forced to put a patient’s gender reassignment surgery on hold, she discovers a secret in his medical history that could save his surgery, but tear his life apart. Charlie deals with a patient who is healthy, sane – and convinced she is going to die at midnight. Meanwhile, Joel secretly helps Sonja deal with a patient of hers who’s been admitted to Hope Zion Hospital.

Vamonos

When Alex’s brother Luke is admitted to Hope Zion Hospital in critical condition, Joel and Charlie must work together to keep him alive while keeping his admittance a secret from Alex. Meanwhile, Alex figures out a way to remove a tumour from a patient pregnant with twins, while Maggie is thrown off her game by the patient’s gorgeous OB/GYN.

Wishbones

Alex risks a dangerous surgery on a seemingly inoperable tumor to save a young boy’s life. Meanwhile, Joel struggles with the challenges of being Chief of Surgery as Charlie struggles with the spirit of Alex’s dead brother Luke.

En Bloc

Alex performs surgery on one of the hospital's own doctors; a routine checkup turns deadly; a medical conspiracy extends far beyond Hope Zion.

Nottingham 7

Alex is surprised twice in one night – first when she realizes she's been tricked into a blind double date, and again when she has to rush her mystery man to the ER.

Wide Awake

Alex witnesses an accident involving a John Doe; Charlie and Gavin have a spiritual therapy session.

43 Minutes

A couple is attacked by a bear, but Alex and Charlie think there's more to the story; a Buddhist tries to teach Joel a lesson.

Don't Poke the Bear

Alex races to find an organ replacement; Joel helps a couple; Charlie is pushed to his breaking point.

Breathless

An elderly patient believes she's living in a different time; Charlie and Joel get competitive; Maggie is forced to take the reins during a surgery.

Twinned Lambs

Alex is diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat but must care for the Great Randall; Charlie deals with the aftermath of the fight; one of the staff is attacked.

Broken Hearts

Alex was stabbed in the chest and Charlie sees her as ghost. Alex realizes she saw her father hang himself. Joel has issues with himself about Alex. Maggie end hers and Gavin's relationship. Alex end up in coma and remains ghost.

Heaven Can Wait

Alex's spirit shares an emotional journey with Charlie in the spirit world. Joel treats a drug addicts necrotic leg and strikes up a unlikely close bond to the patient. Dr. Sydney Katz begins her new job throwing Maggie off her game.

Kiss Me Goodbye

Alex is awake but still not back to her old self, and Dawn has given strict orders for her recovery plan. Meanwhile, Charlie and Joel square‐off over differing treatment options when two fused-together burn victims are brought into the ER, and Maggie finds herself in a whirlwind of emotions triggered from the fallout of her miscarriage.

Awakenings

Alex returns to work for the first time since her stabbing. She is introduced to her buddy colleague, as she returns. Joel ends up involved in a deadly situation at a local street clinic. Gavin shares a euphoric experience, with someone unlikely.

Stand By Me

A mother and son are brought to the hospital after been involved in a car crash. Alex and Joel discover that the mother needs a transplant, and the son is adamant that he be involved in the operation. Rian and Maggie get caught up in a hazardous situation.

Breaking Away

Alex, Maggie and Joel face a mystery; Charlie meets a patient with an usual link; an unexpected visitor has Zach questioning his abilities as a dad

Joel 2:31 (AKA Apocalypse Now)

Shahir and Alex attempt a radical surgery on an Alzheimer's patient; Tom discovers his mentor is keeping a secret; Charlie is torn between Dawn's wishes and the final requests of a dead con-man.

The Way We Were

Alex and Charlie perform a double surgery on a teenage girl; Joel works at the clinic; Maggie must pull through when she is reunited with the Zarb family.

The Heartbreak Kid

Alex and Joel are challenged with a marathon surgery. Charlie has a day off that's full of surprises. Dana, Zach and James are tested.

The Other Side of Midnight

Celebrated neurosurgeon Thor MacLeod gives Alex an offer; Charlie deals with a fatigued spirit; Joel ends up in a fight at the clinic.

Days of Heaven

Charlie tries to treat two female MMA fighters; a fight between Dana and Molly ends up in the hospital; Dawn must save a woman's heart.

The Parent Trap

Two patients need the same heart; a patient has never-before-seen orthopaedic hardware; Dr. Maggie Lin feels the pressure of the upcoming boards.

Hearts of Glass

Alex encounters a trapped teenager during a hike in the woods; a woman refuses to see anyone but Joel; an exotic dancer comes to the ER.

Narrow Margin

Alex and Maggie perform an intricate procedure; Joel thinks his dad is hiding something; Charlie suspects foul-play when he sees a boy and his grandmother.

Trading Places

Alex asks for help in diagnosing a teacher with a mysterious illness; Charlie must explain his actions; Dawn must make a big decision.

Remains of the Day

Alex and Charlie try to save the life of a man on the run; a spirit won't leave Alex alone; Maggie and Zach try to help a couple; Joel and Shahir help a bride walk down the aisle.

A Simple Plan

Alex and Dana try to save a single mother's life; a hockey player's mobility is at stake; Charlie gets advice on winning back Alex; Sydney come clean

Fearless

At an off-site army base, Joel and Zach get in a precarious situation; a hypothermia victim fights for the life; Alex, Maggie and Rian write their Surgical Boards.

All the Pretty Horses

On her first day back from maternity leave, Dr. Alex Reid has her hands full when a new mother comes in following a car accident.

Sympathy for the Devil

Dr. Alex Reid puts her reputation on the line when she questions a senior surgeon’s methods.

Beasts of Burden

Alex struggles with being a mom, a surgeon and now mentoring a junior resident.

Start Me Up

The man responsible for Alex's brother's drug problem is admitted to the hospital.

Miss You

A young motocross rider is diagnosed with Leukemia, forcing Dr. Alex Reid to navigate family secrets in order to put her young patient on the road to recovery.

Heart of Stone

Alex must decide whether or not to use the info Charlie got from a patient's spirit.

Rock and a Hard Place

Alex tries to convince Shahir to use an aggressive treatment on a brain tumor patient.

Can't You Hear Me Knocking?

When a trapeze artists dies, a line of patients in need of his organs cause complications.

Waiting on a Friend

Casualties of a bomb at a local charity run arrive at Hope Zion Hospital.

Shattered

Alex discovers that she unknowingly helped the bomber at the expense of a friend.

Emotional Rescue

During an ice storm on Christmas Eve, Alex and Dawn fight to keep a woman alive long enough for her family to say goodbye.

Shine a Light

Faced with a chef who refuses treatment, Alex is forced to confront how she feels about Dana's methods.

All Down the Line

Kristine shows up at the hospital with baby Luke's blanket.

Goodbye Girl

Alex and Jeremy try to solve a child's mystery illness; Charlie treats an actor; Maggie reaps the rewards of compassionate medicine.

You Can't Always Get What You Want

Charlie decides to go a day without using his special abilities; Alex organizes a trip to Dana's cabin; Zach takes control of a life and death situation involving Dawn's college roommate.

Not Fade Away

Alex and Cassie try to free a young woman from her abusive partner; a patient's pacemaker malfunctions.

Torn and Frayed

Kristine suffers a stroke, which impacts her memory; Alex and Charlie team up to bring her peace.

Anybody Seen My Baby

Alex and Shahir struggle to save Charlie's life.

Let Me Go

While searching for Charlie, Alex finds a caterer who was caught in the crossfire. Grace's mother asks for a priest. Dana consults with Cassie about a male stripper.

Dr. Dustiny

Alex and Charlie are confused about their relationship. Alex and Maggie disagree about a car crash survivor. Dana is forced to treat an injured motorcyclist. Zach bothers Maggie about dating.

Midlife Crisis

Alex makes a promise to a young girl on her birthday. Maggie organizes a surprise party for Alex. Cassie is forced to confront her fear of infectious diseases.

Birthday Blues

Charlie tries to save the arm of a man thrown from a horse. Alex joins Manny off-site to help a runaway. A rival from Dev's past arrives at Hope Zion.

A Stranger Comes to Town

Alex tracks down the father of a patient who needs a liver transplant. The new CEO of Hope Zion is at odds with Dawn. Zach faces trials in the E.R.

Tested and Tried

Alex and Maggie ask Charlie for his opinion on a patient's treatment. Zach is persuaded by a patient while transitioning the ER to an urgent care facility.

Doctor Robot

Alex and Maggie deal with a tough lawyer after surgical complications with their cancer study patient. With the E.R. now an urgent care facility, Zach and his team aren't equipped to handle an accident victim.

Gutted

Charlie and Manny treat a couple. Maggie evaluates the interns. Billy asks Maggie to be his mentor. Dawn tries to get her Chief of Surgery position back.

Knowing Me, Knowing You

The doctors rally together to try to save an unknown man who was struck by a subway train. Randal delivers a warning about Charlie's gift. Dr. Sydney Katz returns to town.

All Our Yesterdays

Alex tries to distract herself from her grief. Charlie and Shahir try to track down Alex's brother. Alex treats a young girl with kidney failure. Maggie and Sydney treat a young woman with an STI.

Change of Heart

While Charlie tries to save a young man's life, he is haunted by a mischievous spirit.

Nightmares & Dreamscapes

Alex and Maggie work together to deliver a baby. Charlie treats a magician.

Leap of Faith

Alex tries to help patient who hurt himself breaking into a house. A friend of Dr. Dev Sekara has been beaten by the police; a heart patient wishes to open an animal sanctuary.

Problem Child

Alex is challenged about the value of holistic medicine. Charlie's abilities are questioned. Two filmmakers go to Hope Zion Hospital.

We Need to Talk About Charlie Harris

The board questions the hospital staff about Charlie's behaviour. A patient convinces Alex to use new-age techniques. Shahir agrees to do an in-utero surgery.

Fix You

Alex has to put her concerns for Charlie aside when a chance to perform a cancer surgery arises.

La famiglia

Alex and Charlie put their wedding plans aside. Zach takes a special interest in a case. A coma patient who wakes up with no memory.

First and Last

Alex and Charlie rush to the scene of a mass casualty accident involving a bus full of teenagers.

Hope Never Dies

When Charlie Harris ends up in a coma, he leaves the Hope-Zion Hospital in chaos - and his fiancée and fellow surgeon, Alex Reid, in a state of shock. As the staff of Hope-Zion races to save lives, comatose Dr. Harris wanders the halls of Hope-Zee in "spirit" form, not sure if he's a ghost or a figment of his own imagination.

The Best Seasons of Saving Hope

The Best Seasons of Saving Hope

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Season 1

Season 3

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