From 1999 to 2002, Providence fans indulged in five seasons of the series. It followed the life of a Plastic Surgeon, Sydney Hansen, as she returned to her hometown to keep her dysfunctional family together with the help of a special someone...her mother's ghost. With so many episodes to watch, fans often rush to IMDb to rate their favorites. So, we've compiled a list of five top-rated episodes of Providence; see if you agree with these major fans.
Season 4, Episode 18 — "Gotcha"
Rating: 8.5/10
Plot: "Owen encourages Syd, whose patient accountant John Smith is tax season-stressed, to play ruthlessly in a city-wide Gocha (paint gun mystery) game for charity."
Season 5, Episode 12 — "The Eleventh Hour: Part 2"
Rating: 8.4/10
Plot: "Young Tony finally pulls through after David and Syd's tireless efforts, under absurd conditions, but needs long-term care. The boy's despair-driven dad faces facts, kisses Tony goodbye and surrenders his weapon the the SWAT team."
Season 5, Episode 8 — "Left-Overs"
Rating: 8.3/10
Plot: "On Thanksgiving, the Victorian street decorations committee 'queen' blackmails Robbie (who needs consent to open his B&B) to decorate according to a fitting Candy-lane theme by the next day, yet Joanie refuses him the use of the Hansen home decorations."
Season 5, Episode 1 — "A New Beginning"
Rating: 8.3/10
Plot: "Five months later, premature baby Nicholas Luke is keeping Robbie and Tina awake to their despair, everybody suggests some soothing technique. Syd worries St. Clare clinic is closed after a terrible building report, repairs will take six more months after uncertain funding and planning."
Season 4, Episode 5 — "Civil Unrest"
Rating: 8.2/10
Plot: "Young Pete is hostile towards the wedding, Tina grounds the boy 'till he apologies' for preferring an ice-hockey match with his dad Peter. Syd is finally frolicking with Joe, but days before the senatorial election his veteran adversary Susan Bradshaw starts playing dirty."
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