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TV series

Saving Hope

2012TV-145 seasons7.0 / 10

Life, death and everything in between.

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.

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Synopsis

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.

Season 2 episodes

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Episode 1

I Watch Death

44m8.0 / 10

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.

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Directed by David WellingtonWritten by Morwyn BrebnerGuest stars Brooke Palsson

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Episode 2

Little Piggies

44m7.3 / 10

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.

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Directed by Kelly MakinWritten by Adam PettleGuest stars Daniel Kash

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Episode 3

Why Waste Time

44m7.7 / 10

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.

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Directed by John FawcettWritten by Greg Nelson, Waneta StormsGuest stars Kevin Hanchard

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Episode 4

Defense

44m8.0 / 10

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.

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Directed by Kelly MakinWritten by Malcolm MacRuryGuest stars Noam Jenkins, Shauna MacDonald

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Episode 5

The Face of the Giant Panda

44m8.0 / 10

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.

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Directed by Ken GirottiWritten by John Krizanc

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Episode 6

All Things Must Pass

44m7.7 / 10

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.

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Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by John CallaghanGuest stars Cara Ricketts

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Episode 7

Bed One

44m7.7 / 10

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.

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Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by Noelle CarboneGuest stars Sarain Boylan

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Episode 8

Defriender

44m8.0 / 10

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.

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Directed by Jason PriestleyWritten by Morwyn Brebner, Maggie Gilmour

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Episode 9

Vamonos

44m7.7 / 10

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.

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Directed by Jeff WoolnoughWritten by Adam Pettle, Amanda FaheyGuest stars Justin Kelly

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Episode 10

Wishbones

44m8.0 / 10

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.

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Directed by David WellingtonWritten by Sherry WhiteGuest stars Eric Johnson, Jameson Kraemer

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Episode 11

En Bloc

44m8.0 / 10mid season

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Gregory SmithWritten by Morwyn Brebner, Adam Pettle

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Episode 12

Nottingham 7

44m8.0 / 10

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

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Directed by David WellingtonWritten by John Krizanc

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Episode 13

Wide Awake

44m8.0 / 10

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.

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Directed by Yon MotskinWritten by Waneta Storms

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Episode 14

43 Minutes

44m8.3 / 10

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

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Directed by David WellingtonWritten by Aubrey Nealon

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Episode 15

Don't Poke the Bear

44m7.7 / 10

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.

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Directed by Peter WellingtonWritten by John Krizanc, Sherry WhiteGuest stars Eric Johnson

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Episode 16

Breathless

44m8.0 / 10

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

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Directed by Peter StebbingsWritten by Noelle CarboneGuest stars Steve Cumyn, Joseph Pierre, Sheila McCarthy, Paulino Nunes, Robin Brûlé, Christopher Bolton, Allison Wilson-Forbes, Lucius Hoyos

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Episode 17

Twinned Lambs

44m8.0 / 10

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.

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Directed by David WharnsbyWritten by Adam PettleGuest stars Eric Johnson

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Episode 18

Broken Hearts

44m8.8 / 10finale

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.

Episode credits

Directed by David WellingtonWritten by Morwyn Brebner

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Episode information updated Sep 14, 2026

More about Saving Hope

Cast

Erica DuranceDr. Alex Reid
Julia ChanDr. Maggie Lin
Michael ShanksDr. Charlie Harris
Wendy CrewsonDr. Dana Kinney
Daniel GilliesDr. Joel Goran
Salvatore AntonioVictor Reis
Benjamin AyresDr. Zachary Miller
Husein MadhavjiDr. Shahir Hamza

Credits

Created by
Morwyn Brebner, Malcolm MacRury
Written by
Morwyn Brebner, Adam Pettle, Marcus Robinson, Malcolm MacRury, John Krizanc, Waneta Storms, Patrick Tarr, Fiona Highet, Noelle Carbone

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
85
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • CTVCanada
  • Entertainment OneCanada

Themes

canadadoctorhospitalmedical dramapsychic powersupernatural powertoronto, canada