Combat Hospital

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 7.4  (2,299)

Combat Hospital is a medical drama television series that aired on ABC in 2011. The show takes place in the military hospital of Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, where doctors and nurses are treating both Afghan civilians and NATO soldiers who are wounded in combat.

The show's main protagonist is Dr. Rebecca Gordon (Michelle Borth), a trauma surgeon who has been deployed to the war-torn country from a Canadian hospital. She is joined by other doctors, including Major Grace Pedersen (Deborah Kara Unger), a trauma surgeon with extensive combat experience; Canadian surgeon Dr. Simon Hill (Luke Mably); and US military surgeon Captain Bobby Trang (Terry Chen).

The hospital itself is a strange mix of high-tech medical equipment and improvised medical solutions that are used to treat the critically injured. The doctors often have to make difficult medical decisions based on limited resources and under heavy pressure.

Unlike other medical dramas, Combat Hospital's focus is not only on the medical emergencies, but also on the challenges faced by the medical staff in a warzone. The show explores the psychological impact of war on the doctors and nurses, who often witness gruesome injuries and deaths, and must manage their own fear and trauma in order to provide the best possible care.

The series also shines a light on the cultural differences between the Western physicians and the Afghan patients and staff members. While the doctors are trained to save lives at all costs, they often have to navigate the complicated cultural traditions and beliefs of the Afghans, who have their own set of rules and expectations when it comes to medical treatment.

One of the standout characters on Combat Hospital is Major Rebecca Gordon. As a female surgeon in a predominantly male environment, Rebecca faces sexism and prejudice, but she is determined to prove herself and make a difference. She is also dealing with personal struggles, including the tragic death of her fiancé, who was killed in a car accident shortly before she was deployed to Afghanistan.

Overall, Combat Hospital is a gripping, realistic and thought-provoking show that explores the complexities and challenges of medical treatment in a combat zone. The show is not afraid to tackle difficult topics, including PTSD, cultural differences, and the high cost of war. The compelling storyline, complex characters, and outstanding acting make Combat Hospital a must-watch for medical drama fans and anyone interested in the human side of war.

Combat Hospital is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on June 21, 2011.

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Do No Harm
13. Do No Harm
September 6, 2011
An attack on the women's clinic has severe consequences. The Role 3 hospital contends with significant losses while fighting to save a wounded assailant's life.
Brothers In Arms
12. Brothers In Arms
August 30, 2011
The annual friendly hockey game between allied forces turns violent when Bobby loses his cool. Simon's painful past is put on display in a prank gone wrong. Pedersen's professional & personal ethics are compromised when she's asked to question emotionally scarred children who may hold information about a suicide bomber.
Triage
11. Triage
August 30, 2011
Rebecca assumes responsibility when Colonel Marks is injured.
Reason to Believe
10. Reason to Believe
August 23, 2011
An Army chaplain struggles with her faith when she is forced to hold vigil with Simon during a surgery.
Shifting Sands
9. Shifting Sands
August 16, 2011
One of Vans' friends comes under suspicion when he is injured by a bomb.
On the Brink
8. On the Brink
August 9, 2011
Bobby makes a decision that creates controversy between doctors and nurses.
Reckless
7. Reckless
August 2, 2011
Rebecca is doubting her decision to withhold treatment from a soldier, which may have caused his death.
Inner Truth
6. Inner Truth
July 26, 2011
Bobby admits to Rebecca that he just wants people to like him!
Hells Bells
5. Hells Bells
July 19, 2011
A civilian wedding party is caught up in Taliban crossfire and the Afghan groom and some of the guests are brought in to the Role 3. Pedersen heads to the clinic off base to help the wedding party's female victims, and Rebecca initiates a search to find the bride.
Wrong Place at Wrong Time
4. Wrong Place at Wrong Time
July 12, 2011
Simon hitches a ride on a medevac helicopter to the farm he bought from an Afghan family. Things don't go as planned when they make an unexpected stop. Then one of Rebecca's patients needs emergency neurosurgery and Simon has to talk her through it.
It's My Party
3. It's My Party
July 5, 2011
Colonel Marks calls for a walking blood bank after Rebecca and Bobby deplete the blood supply during an operation on a soldier with severe gunshot wounds. Pedersen questions the soldier's buddies about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, but their stories don't make sense.
Enemy Within
2. Enemy Within
June 28, 2011
Rebecca almost gets hit by a truck full of Afghan National Army soldiers heading for the hospital. Their leader, who is actually an American Special Forces operative, carries in one of his men who has a serious infection.
Welcome to Kandahar
1. Welcome to Kandahar
June 21, 2011
An international team of doctors, nurses and medics provide supreme battlefield surgical care.
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Where to Watch Combat Hospital
Combat Hospital is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Combat Hospital on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    June 21, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (2,299)
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