Episode 1
Pilot
44m7.2 / 10
A new patient who is in critical need of a heart transplanthas to rely on Dr. Panttiere and the unconventional methods she uses.
Episode credits
Guest stars Hayley Sales, Luke Roessler
TV series
Heartbeat
2016TV-141 season6.3 / 10
Based on the real life and achievements of Dr. Kathy Magliato, this unique character-driven medical drama follows Dr. Alex Panttiere, an outspoken world-renowned heart-transplant surgeon and one of the few women in her field. Stubborn and fearless, Alex always operates on her own terms. Watch as she revels in a racy personal life, manages the daily demands of skeptical faculty and dutiful interns, and pushes the boundaries of medical science to impressive new heights.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Based on the real life and achievements of Dr. Kathy Magliato, this unique character-driven medical drama follows Dr. Alex Panttiere, an outspoken world-renowned heart-transplant surgeon and one of the few women in her field. Stubborn and fearless, Alex always operates on her own terms. Watch as she revels in a racy personal life, manages the daily demands of skeptical faculty and dutiful interns, and pushes the boundaries of medical science to impressive new heights.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Twins
44m6.6 / 10
An ethical debate begins after Alex suggests performing some risky surgery on conjoined twins that have been diagnosed with cancer.
Episode credits
Guest stars Steele Stebbins
Episode 3
Backwards
44m6.0 / 10
Alex sees a young man who is only able to recite sentences backward as a chance to try out some new technology.
Episode credits
Guest stars Melissa Lambert
Episode 4
100,000 Heartbeats
44m7.8 / 10
Alex and Pierce are at odds about whether the hospital should provide an experimental treatment for patients with advanced-stage cancer. In other events, Max wants to change the family dynamic with Alex and Ji Sung connects with Callahan.
Episode credits
Guest stars Steele Stebbins
Episode 5
The Land of Normal
44m7.7 / 10
A patient questions Alex's ability to leave personal grief outside the OR when she performs heart surgery on the anniversary of her sister's death; Millicent dates an artist; Pierce wants to be more of a part of Alex's family.
Episode credits
Guest stars Steele Stebbins
Episode 6
The Inverse
44m7.3 / 10
A case brings back memories for Alex, Jesse and Millicent as they fight to save a heart transplant patient when she sustains devastating injuries in a car crash.
Episode credits
Guest stars Steele Stebbins, Sara Tomko
Episode 7
Permanent Glitter
44m7.7 / 10
Alex and Ji-Sung fight to save the life of a transgender woman with breast cancer; a consultant from another hospital forces Jesse to confront her feelings for Alex.
Episode credits
Guest stars Steele Stebbins
Episode 8
Match Game
44m7.7 / 10
When Alex's father needs a new kidney, an unlikely donor emerges and family secrets threaten to destroy the close relationship between father and daughter.
Episode credits
Directed by Edward OrnelasWritten by Cindy AppelGuest stars Steele Stebbins, JoBeth Williams, Brenda Bakke, Michael Nouri, Greyson Foster, Gracie Grenier, Sahlima, Thomas Silcott
Episode 9
Sanctuary
44m6.5 / 10
Alex (Melissa George) and Jesse (Don Hany) put the hospital's reputation on the line while trying to fulfill the dying wish of a young heart patient.
Episode credits
Directed by Sarah Pia AndersonWritten by Cindy Appel, Michael LyonsGuest stars Andy Walken
Episode 10
What Happens in Vegas... Happens
44m7.0 / 10finale
In the Season 1 finale, a mysterious illness sends the hospital into lockdown; and leaves Alex fighting to save the lives of Jesse, Pierce and Ji-Sung. In other events, Millicent deals with the consequences when Alex disobeys the CDC; and an elderly man's search for his missing wife causes Alex to make a major decision about her love life.
Where to watch HeartbeatEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
More about Heartbeat
Cast
Melissa GeorgeDr. Alex Panttiere
Don HanyDr. Jessie Shane
Shelley ConnDr. Millicent Patel
Dave AnnableDr. Pierce Harrison
Maya ErskineNurse Ji-Sung
Rudy MartinezMarty
Jamie KennedyDr. Callahan
JLouis MillsForesterCredits
- Created by
- Jill Gordon
- Written by
- Cindy Appel, Michael Lyons
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 10
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
Themes
hospitalmedical dramasurgeon
