Drama20161 seasonTV-14★ 6.3

Heartbeat

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.

Created by Jill Gordon

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Pilot

    Mar 22, 201644 min

    A new patient who is in critical need of a heart transplanthas to rely on Dr. Panttiere and the unconventional methods she uses.

  2. 2

    Twins

    Mar 23, 201644 min

    An ethical debate begins after Alex suggests performing some risky surgery on conjoined twins that have been diagnosed with cancer.

  3. 3

    Backwards

    Mar 30, 201644 min

    Alex sees a young man who is only able to recite sentences backward as a chance to try out some new technology.

  4. 4

    100,000 Heartbeats

    Apr 6, 201644 min

    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.

  5. 5

    The Land of Normal

    Apr 20, 201644 min

    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.

  6. 6

    The Inverse

    Apr 27, 201644 min

    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.

  7. 7

    Permanent Glitter

    May 4, 201644 min

    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.

  8. 8

    Match Game

    May 11, 201644 min

    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.

  9. 9

    Sanctuary

    May 18, 201644 min

    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.

  10. 10

    What Happens in Vegas... Happens

    May 25, 201644 min

    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.

Cast

  • Melissa George

    Melissa George

    Dr. Alex Panttiere

  • Don Hany

    Don Hany

    Dr. Jessie Shane

  • Shelley Conn

    Shelley Conn

    Dr. Millicent Patel

  • Dave Annable

    Dave Annable

    Dr. Pierce Harrison

  • Maya Erskine

    Maya Erskine

    Nurse Ji-Sung

  • Rudy Martinez

    Rudy Martinez

    Marty

  • Jamie Kennedy

    Jamie Kennedy

    Dr. Callahan

  • JLouis Mills

    JLouis Mills

    Forester

  • Joshua Leonard

    Joshua Leonard

    Max

  • D.L. Hughley

    D.L. Hughley

    Dr. Hackett

  • CL

    Caitlyn Larimore

    Lynn

  • BE

    Bryan Espino

    Intern

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