Ep 1. Pilot
- TV-14
- September 28, 2009
- 45 min
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7.2 (9)
In Trauma season 1 episode 1, titled "Pilot," viewers are introduced to a group of emergency responders working at San Francisco City Hospital. The episode begins with ambulance driver Nancy Carnahan (played by Anastasia Griffith) responding to a call for a man who has fallen off a building. The scene is intense and chaotic, with Nancy rushing to stabilize the patient and get him to the ER as quickly as possible.
Once she arrives at the hospital, Nancy hands off the patient to the trauma team, which includes trauma chief Dr. Joe Saviano (played by Jamey Sheridan) and his protégé, Dr. Tyler Briggs (played by Kevin Rankin). The team works quickly to save the patient, but despite their efforts, he dies on the operating table.
Meanwhile, we are introduced to a second storyline featuring another member of the trauma team, Dr. Marisa Benez (played by Aimee Garcia). Marisa is dealing with her own personal trauma after the recent death of her husband, who was also a doctor at the hospital. She's struggling to remain focused on her work, and her colleagues are noticing a decline in her performance.
As the episode progresses, we learn more about the individual traumas affecting each member of the team. Joe, for example, is facing a medical malpractice suit that could potentially end his career. Tyler is dealing with a drug addiction that is spiraling out of control. And Nancy is struggling to cope with the emotional toll of being an emergency responder.
Throughout the episode, we see the team work together to save patients while also dealing with their own personal issues. There are moments of intense drama and tension, as well as quieter moments of introspection and reflection. By the end of the episode, the team has faced a number of challenges and come out the other side stronger for it.
Overall, Trauma season 1 episode 1 is a gripping, intense, and emotionally charged start to the series. Viewers are immediately drawn into the world of the trauma team at San Francisco City Hospital, and are left eagerly anticipating what comes next.
