Providence is an
American drama series that aired on
NBC starring
Melina Kanakaredes. The show ran from
January 8,
1999, until
December 20,
2002, for five seasons.
Synopsis
The show revolved around Dr. Sydney Hansen (played by Kanakaredes), who wished to leave her glamorous job in
Beverly Hills as a
plastic surgeon for the rich, so she could return to her hometown of
Providence, Rhode Island, and be with her family. Sydney lived with her father, brother, sister and sister's baby in a large home in suburban Providence that was also her father's
veterinary clinic. Sydney's mother died in the first episode but continued to appear to Sydney as a spirit, and to offer advice.