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Doctor Odyssey just unleashed a massive twist for Avery that can affect the show and a fan theory!

Caution: This article contains Spoilers for Doctor Odyssey Episode 8

Doctor Odyssey fans had expected Season 1 to focus on the love triangle between Max (Joshua Jackson), Avery (Phillipa Soo), and Tristan (Sean Teale). Max and Avery hooked up in the pilot while Tristian had long carried a torch for Avery despite being a noted ladies' man.

What no one expected was that Episode 6 would solve this triangle in a wild way by having them share a threesome. They tried to maintain business as usual afterward, but Max soon revealed he couldn't continue this as he only wanted Avery. Tristian seemed into her but knew she might not feel the same way. He did seem ready to move on with the ship's chef Vivian (Laura Harrier).

What happened in Doctor Odyssey's midseason finale?...

Doctor Odyssey went there with the throuple plot twist. Avery (Phillipa Soo) ended up in a threesome with Max (Joshua Jackson) and Tristan (Sean Teale). She enjoyed it so much that she wanted more.

The fall finale revealed that she was pregnant. Of course, everyone is wondering who the daddy is. But that’s the least of this show’s problems. Even when The Odyssey returns in March, this storyline won’t last long. It’s too soon for the characters to go through this.

Why It Won’t Happen

Fans on Reddit brought up some great theories. Most of them believe that the baby could be Max’s. He slept with Avery more than once. The threesome was the first time that Tristan had an intimate moment with Avery, even though he was in love with her.

One fan wrote, “It’s probably a false positive since it’s...

Doctor Odyssey: Who is the Father of Avery's Baby? Episode 8's Shocking Pregnancy Twist Explained - Main Image

A shocking twist rattled the recently aired episode 8 (and fall finale) of Doctor Odyssey as it was revealed that Avery is pregnant.

Now, fans are wondering which of the two male characters among the trio is the father of the baby and how Avery's pregnancy will affect their dynamic in future voyages. Let's explore the twist below.

Doctor Odyssey Episode 8 Reveals Avery is Pregnant, Who is the Father?

After Avery learns that she is pregnant, just like us, she is wondering who the father might be. As we've seen in her throuple sex with Max and Tristan weeks ago, there are only two possible choices on who it could be.

When Avery brought the news to the two guys, they responded differently to the shocking revelation.

Max was more frantic...

[Warning: The following post contains Major spoilers about Doctor Odyssey‘s midseason finale episode, “Quackers.”] Well, we’re certainly in uncharted waters now. Thursday’s new episode of Doctor Odyssey continued the show’s breakneck pace of bringing us juicy new drama, and this time, there’s a new twist that could change everything for our favorite threesome. On “Quackers,” as the crewmates play host to a bunch of rubber ducky hide-and-seekers — yes, apparently this is a thing — the atmosphere is quite fanciful and even a bit bizarre on the ship. That doesn’t stop there from being some very serious matters at hand, though. First, one of the hosts of the event has a nasty case of Pica and has swallowed so many foreign objects that his innards are corroded. With Tristan (Sean Teale) in quarantine for pink eye, Max (Joshua Jackson) and Avery (Phillipa Soo) work together to perform an emergency resection, which is tough, but not...

Whoa, baby!

In Thursday’s Doctor Odyssey — the last new episode until March 2025 — Avery reveals that she’s pregnant. (Gasp!) The twist? She doesn’t know who the father is — and after that steamy threesome, it’s anybody’s guess.

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When Avery brings the news to Max and Tristian,...

Ted Danson is back with a new comedy on Netflix — and this time, he’s going undercover.

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It’s all about rubber duckies and an unplanned pregnancy on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey season one episode eight, the fall finale. “Quackers” will air on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

“Quackers” Plot: It’s Quakers Week, and the ship is bustling with guests obsessed with a quirky trend taking over the cruising industry: rubber duckies. As the voyage unfolds, Avery receives unexpected news.

Sean Teale and Phillipa Soo in ‘Doctor Odyssey’ episode 8 (Disney/Tina Thorpe) Doctor Odyssey Plot Description, Courtesy of ABC:

From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy comes the high-octane procedural Doctor Odyssey. Max (Jackson) is the...

Cheyenne Jackson is currently bringing his Broadway talents to the west coast in a new production of the musical La Cage Aux Folles!

The 49-year-old actor had support from his celeb friends at the opening night performance of the Pasadena Playhouse’s new production on Sunday (November 17) in Los Angeles.

Cheyenne is joined in the show by Broadway’s Kevin Cahoon, MadTV favorites Michael McDonald and Nicole Parker, Stranger Things‘ Shannon Purser, and more.

Stars in the audience on opening night included Phillipa Soo, Dylan Mulvaney, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson with husband Justin Mikita, among many others.

La Cage Aux Folles tells the “story of a flamboyant gay couple who must pretend to be straight for one night — with one of the men in drag — to dupe the conservative political family of their son’s fiancee.”

Get tickets now! The musical will run through December 15.

Don Johnson is opening up about Doctor Odyssey’s “dream” fan theory and if it’s true!

It’s been 40 years since Don Johnson exploded to stardom playing Sonny Crockett in the groundbreaking NBC hit Miami Vice. Johnson became one of the hottest actors on television in the cop drama with his terrific style and made the show iconic.

Johnson would score another TV hit in the CBS cop series Nash Bridges. He’s added a few TV shows since, like Eastbound & Down, Watchmen, and more, and is still a respected name in television circles.

Johnson is now enjoying a new act in his life, starring in the new ABC series Doctor Odyssey. He plays Captain Robert Massey, the head of the cruise ship who puts a good face on the various weekly antics. He has had some good banter with the guests, including one played by country music star Shania Twain.

his Monday, November 18th, Denzel Washington graces the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” stage, and he’s not just there to promote one movie but two. Consider it a two-for-one deal on cinematic charisma. First up: “Gladiator II,” the Ridley Scott-directed sequel that’s poised to conquer the box office. Expect Washington to drop some hints, maybe even a […]

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The Oa is one of the most fascinating and mind-bending sci-fi series ever created. Even though the series was not completed as created by Brit Marling intended, The Oa still garnered a massive following upon its cancellation, the fans of the series did not even believe the news of the cancellation to be true and theorized that the cancellation was a trick that the streaming platform is pulling to promote the upcoming season. The brilliant series tells one of the best and most confusing stories of all time following Prairie Johnson (Marling) who returns home after a seven-year disappearance, her return becomes more and more confusing as she was blind when she disappeared but now she is not and she is not talking about the disappearance. The Oa premiered its second and final season over three years in...

To celebrate the success of Doctor Odyssey, the hit show streaming on Disney+ in the UK, we had the pleasure of talking to the main man himself and his partner in crime to find out more.

From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy comes high-octane procedural “Doctor Odyssey.” Max (Joshua Jackson) is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the staff works hard and plays harder. It’s all-hands-on-deck as Max and his small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore. “Doctor Odyssey” stars Joshua Jackson, Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale and Don Johnson.

Chatting to Joshua Jackson (Max) and Phillipa Soo (Avery Morgan), we talk about the lure of the show and working with Ryan Murphy, working on the incredible ship set that is all-encompassing, how they tackled all the medical jargon and why they both had the best teachers thanks to their families,...

[Warning: The following post contains spoilers about Doctor Odyssey‘s latest episode, Episode 7, “Oh, Daddy!”] Ever since the maiden voyage of Doctor Odyssey this fall, Don Johnson‘s Captain Robert Massey has been everyone’s cheerful guide to the show’s joyous — and yes, sometimes injury- and illness-prone — escape on the titular ship. Never has the authentic goodness of his character been clearer than in Thursday (November 14) night’s episode, “Oh, Daddy!” Yes, for Gay Week, the Odyssey welcomes a bevy of out and proud guests who the crewmembers are happy to mingle and flirt with. One of those passengers is Massey’s own brother Craig, portrayed by John Stamos. Though the captain is expecting to meet just one boyfriend of Craig, he brings along two striking beaus — effectively echoing the steamy throuple situation that’s unfolding with the medics after Max (Joshua Jackson), Avery (Phillipa Soo), and Tristan (Sean Teale) decided to give into that all that sexual tension ...

Note: This story contains spoilers for the Nov. 14 episode of “Doctor Odyssey”

Don Johnson’s character on “Doctor Odyssey” is “a more modern kind of captain,” the actor told TheWrap ahead of Thursday night’s episode “Gay Week” episode, which means he’s unfazed when his once out-of-control younger brother (guest star John Stamos) reveals he’s part of a throuple.

“It’s a choice to be accepting and loving,” Johnson said on a Zoom call Thursday morning. “And I sort of took the adjustment that I’ve been through a lot with him already, in terms of his alcoholism and so on. And I know he’s gay, and this is a little bit surprising, but I am the brother who has no judgment.”

Johnson also answered the question of whether he knows about last week’s threesome with Avery (Phillipa Soo), Max (Josh Jackson) and Tristan (Sean Teale). “The captain knows everything.

[This story contains spoilers from the seventh episode of Doctor Odyssey, “Oh, Daddy!”]

It was “Gay Week” on Doctor Odyssey, and the Ryan Murphy-produced series addressed the (almost) throuple in the room.

At the end of last week’s episode, the show’s core trio of Max (Joshua Jackson), Avery (Phillipa Soo) and Tristan (Sean Teale) decided to make their relationship a little less platonic. After declaring that a threesome was on each of the character’s bucket lists, Avery tells her two potential suitors she’d be open to one, which forces Tristan into action. Max eventually joins the group, in a fade-to-black moment.

The first moments of this week’s episode — titled “Oh, Daddy!” — kicked off with Don Johnson’s Captain Robert guessing gay lingo ahead of the ship’s “Gay Week,” telling the ship that his younger brother, guest star John Stamos, will be aboard with his new boyfriend.

“Relax, Daddies are in. They’re having a moment,...

There are some more big guest stars in Doctor Odyssey season 1, episode 7. Take a look inside what to expect during “Gay Week.”

Of course, we need to talk about that shocking ending to episode 6. This love triangle isn’t really a love triangle after all. It’s more like a throuple, with Avery making it clear in the promo for episode 7 that while they said it would be a one-time thing, she doesn’t really want that to be the case.

With the way both men feel about her, it wouldn’t be surprising if they both said yes to the idea. However, will their feelings for Avery cause problems between the men? Or will they end up building a budding friendship between them?

John Stamos guest stars as Massey’s brother in Doctor Odyssey season 1, episode 7

Meanwhile, it’s Gay Week on the cruise in “Oh, Daddy!” This episode...

Prepare for a wild ride on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey season one episode seven guest starring John Stamos, Cheyenne Jackson, and Caldwell “Bob” Tidicue. Episode seven, “Oh, Daddy!” airs on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

“Oh, Daddy!” Plot: Bears, otters and cubs on board can only mean one thing: It’s Gay Week on The Odyssey. As Max, Avery and Tristan navigate their relationships, Capt. Massey’s brother arrives with an unexpected guest.

John Stamos, Don Johnson and Phillipa Soo in ‘Doctor Odyssey’ episode 7 (Disney/Tina Thorpe) Doctor Odyssey Plot Description, Courtesy of ABC:

From the brilliant mind of Ryan...

Doctor Odyssey may have just given fans the romantic twist they never expected! What does it mean for the show?

Caution: This article contains Spoilers for Doctor Odyssey Episode 6

Since Doctor Odyssey started, there has been an intriguing love triangle brewing between Max (Joshua Jackson), the new doctor on the Odyssey cruise ship and his nurses, Avery (Phillipa Soo) and Tristan (Sean Teale). Midway through the pilot, Max related that he knew Tristan was in love with Avery, and Tristan did not deny it. That came after Max and Avery hooked up and then tried to keep it professional.

The odd romantic subplot has continued for a while as Avery is well aware of how both men feel and is trying to handle it. The latest episode had the ship hosting a big wedding with Avery revealing she'd once been married only to discover on the honeymoon that her new...

Love triangles are common in the soap opera world. Not a day goes by when you see one of your favorite characters in one. Doctor Odyssey wants to shake up the soap opera genre. The steamy primetime soap found its antidote to this classic trope.

Wedding Bells

The ABC medical drama was on a two-week hiatus. Episode 6 returned with a wedding ceremony. Country singer Kelsea Ballerini guest starred as Lisa, a guest who was getting married to her fiancé Eric (Hudson Oz). She was desperate to have the perfect wedding. However, it was clear these two were doomed from the start.

The episode took a grim turn with a ringworm case onboard. Both Eric and his best man Bennett (Kevin Zegers) had a mysterious rash on their bodies. Lisa ended up sick as well. It turns out that she slept with the best man.

Meanwhile, her husband was unfaithful because...

Kelsea Ballerini and three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale guest star on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey episode six, “I Always Cry at Weddings.” Episode six will air on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

“I Always Cry At Weddings” Plot: When a wealthy family charters The Odyssey for a weeklong wedding cruise, all eyes are on the “bridezilla” as she wreaks havoc on board. Amid the chaos, love and lust manage to find their way through the air with sparks flying among the crew.

Margo Martindale and Kelsea Ballerini in ‘Doctor Odyssey’ episode 6 (Disney/Tina Thorpe) Doctor Odyssey Plot Description, Courtesy of...

Get ready for a spooky – and funny – Halloween. Special holiday episodes are a tradition for CBS’s Ghosts, and 2024 is no exception. This year’s spooktacular episode will air on Oct. 31, and we have all the details you need to know about when and how to watch and what to expect.

‘Ghosts’ 2024 Halloween episode airs Oct. 31

The fourth Ghosts Halloween special, “Halloween 4: The Witch,” airs Thursday, Oct. 31 at 8:30 p.m. Et/Pt on CBS.

In the episode, the ghosts are looking for some excitement after Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) cancel Halloween because of past holiday disasters. When uptight ghost Patience (Mary Holland) becomes convinced that Sam can summon the dead, she convinces the other ghosts to try her as a witch.

Sam isn’t concerned about her upcoming trial, but Jay is worried.

“Patience is not to be trifled with,” he says in a...

Doctor Odyssey is taking its first break for its first season on ABC. When will it set sail again?

One of ABC's flashiest new shows of the 2024 season, Doctor Odyssey, is a throwback to 1970s TV shows like The Love Boat that told anthology stories involving huge guest star actors. That's no surprise, given it comes from superstar producer Ryan Murphy, who draws on his connections for some fun drama. The main focus is on the titular luxury cruise ship that takes passengers on amazing week-long trips.

The pilot has nurses Avery Morgan (Phillipa Soo) and Tristian Silva (Sean Teale), who are surprised to get a new boss, Dr. Max Bankman (Joshua Jackson). Once a top-notch surgeon, Max ended up being "Patient Zero" for the Covid-19 pandemic, which nearly killed him. He's thus decided to cut back to what he figures is going to be an easy job.

It doesn't...

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Based on the real-life doomed arctic expedition of Captain Sir John Franklin (played here by Ciarán Hinds): We see the men aboard two ships, one of which is unwisely named the Hms Terror, struggle as they slowly try to carve a path through the ice. But there’s something (or things) much more sinister plaguing the journey. Jared Harris and Tobias Menzies costar.

As we get closer to Halloween, a lot of TV shows include scary-themed episodes. Well, Doctor Odyssey is opting for just that with an episode aptly titled “Halloween Week.”

Captain Massey isn’t quite happy with the situation. He makes a note that this is the one week of the year that the ship becomes a clown car, and it’s because of everyone coming along in costumes. Well, even the staff will get involved, as Max opts to dress up as Poseidon.

A zombie virus breaks out in Doctor Odyssey season 1, episode 5

Of course, things have to take a turn with some sort of medical drama. In this case, it’s a zombie virus. Massey is happy dealing with one or two zombies, but not a ship full of them. It’s almost like this isn’t his first rodeo.

The problem is that this is some sort of contagion.

The ship experiences a zombie outbreak on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey season one episode five. “Halloween Week” will air on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

“Halloween Week” Plot: It’s Halloween on The Odyssey, featuring a high-stakes costume contest. But when a zombie-like illness plagues select passengers, the festivities take a dark turn. Meanwhile, Avery and Max embark on a rescue mission.

Don Johnson and Joshua Jackson in ‘Doctor Odyssey’ episode 5 (Disney/Tina Thorpe) Doctor Odyssey Plot Description, Courtesy of ABC:

From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy comes the high-octane procedural Doctor Odyssey. Max (Jackson) is the new on-board...

Note: This story contains spoilers from “Doctor Odyssey” Episode 4.

“Doctor Odyssey” just got a hot new chef, one that will surely bring testy waters for the nurses aboard.

Episode 4, titled “Wellness Week,” followed as Dr. Max Bankman (Joshua Jackson) and his team dealt with shenanigans from the alternative medicine community, who boarded the ship for the week led by guest stars Amy Sedaris, Margaret Cho and Kate Berlant. The episode also introduced chef Vivian Montgomery (Laura Harrier), a reality TV show winner who was working for Sedaris’ character and quickly sparked a connection with nurse Tristan Silva (Sean Teale).

“Vivian is a wonderful character and she’s joined us for the foreseeable future — I don’t know how long. I’m not allowed to say — but it’s lovely,” Teale told TheWrap of his character’s new love interest. “There’s something for Tristan’s logical and loving mind to pursue.

They say two’s company and three’s a crowd — but does the age-old adage apply in international waters?

ABC’s Doctor Odyssey is zeroing in on the complicated dynamics among its crew. Week after week, we witness playboys Max (played by Joshua Jackson) and Tristan (Sean Teale) battle it out for Avery’s (Phillipa Soo) attention. But is the central conflict, the “triangle of rivalry,” as Teale calls it, merely a macho charade? Could it all be a red herring for the glorious thing that’s really forming right before our eyes? Yes, we’re talking about a throuple (aka a committed,...

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Laura Harrier, Margaret Cho, and Kate Berlant guest star on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey season one episode four. “Wellness Week” will air on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

“Wellness Week” Plot: During a week dedicated to wellness, The Odyssey ironically finds itself overwhelmed by a surge of ailing patients. Meanwhile, Tristan’s new romance sparks jealousy, and Capt. Massey must bring the ship to safety in the midst of a hurricane.

Don Johnson, Marcus Emanuel Mitchell, and Joshua Jackson in ‘Doctor Odyssey’ episode 4 (Disney/Ray Mickshaw) Doctor Odyssey Plot Description, Courtesy of ABC:

From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy...

Millions of viewers are already on board for ABC’s newest medical procedural, Doctor Odyssey. The cruise liner-set dramedy is a breezy procedural with endless eye candy and some wild and creative cases. Pl us, anchoring the whole thing is a delicious love triangle between Dr. Max Bankman (Joshua Jackson), Avery Morgan (Phillipa Soo), and Tristan Silva (Sean Teale). There’s also a bit of a mystery at play, as some fans wonder whether everything is what it seems with The Odyssey. Following the events of Thursday’s (October 10) episode, “Plastic Surgery Week,” TV Insider caught up with show star Sean Teale to talk about Tristan’s heartwrenching reunion with his mother and his moment of self-discovery, those wild fan theories, and what’s ahead with Ryan Murphy‘s new hit. In the first episode, Tristan has a dance-off with Max. What was it like for you to prepare for...

Well, that was quick. After just three episodes, Doctor Odyssey has faced its first on-board casualty.

But before we get to that tragedy, let’s keep it frothy, shiny and light — what we thought Plastic Surgery Week would deliver!

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Ryan Murphy has a television empire for a reason: The man knows how to make juicy, watchable TV. And for “Doctor Odyssey” (a mashup of “The Love Boat” and “Grey’s Anatomy” strained through Murphy’s singular aesthetic), he knew that there was one aspect of cruise ship travel that simply could not be faked on a soundstage.

The pool had to be real.

“In our first meeting, Ryan had said, ‘I want this built outside. I want water slides, a jacuzzi, a pool, all working. And it’s really important for me to have it outside, so you can see the stars and see the sky and see it’s all real,'” production designer Jamie Walker McCall told IndieWire.

The task was daunting beyond the usual demands of crafting an elaborate set for a weekly network series. As McCall pointed out, “Normally in television, we don’t build things...

Gina Gershon guest stars in Doctor Odyssey season 1, episode 3, and she expects happy faces and perfection. Don’t miss a beat of the new episode!

After navigating the single life during the previous episode, it’s all about “Plastic Surgery Week” on board the Odyssey this week. That means a lot of “perfect” faces, and Gershon’s character expects them all to be happy faces. That’s not going to be all that easy when there’s a medical emergency.

A contagion on the ship in Doctor Odyssey season 1, episode 3

The promo for the episode tells us that Gershon’s character is the wife of the owner of the Odyssey. That means everyone needs to be on their best behavior. They need to prove this ship runs the way the owner expects, and he’ll listen to his wife more than anyone else.

While the captain is navigating that, Max,...

Did Singles Week leave you itching for more themed cruises on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey? Well, buckle up for the over-the-top affair that is Plastic Surgery Week.

But wait, plastic surgery at sea? How do they even think of this? Joshua Jackson, who stars as Dr. Max, tells TVLine that while some of the Doctor Odyssey cruises “may seem outlandish,” every themed week is based on actual cruise culture! So while the entire premise of Max’s life on The Odyssey might (might!) be a fever dream, at least the weekly excursions are rooted in reality.

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Gina Gershon and Justin Jedlica guest star on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey episode three, “Plastic Surgery Week.” Episode three is set to air on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

“Plastic Surgery Week” Plot: Plastic Surgery Week on The Odyssey brings new faces and fresh features to be carefully maintained by the medical team. Meanwhile, when the owner’s wife comes on board, Capt. Massey must juggle charm and skillful dodging to sidestep her advances.

Gina Gershon guest stars on ‘Doctor Odyssey’ episode 3 (Disney/Tina Thorpe) Doctor Odyssey Plot Description, Courtesy of ABC:

From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy comes the high-octane procedural Doctor Odyssey.

Ryan Murphy’s latest network offering, Doctor Odyssey, brings viewers into the well-loved world of medical professionals through a unique lens, as this medical team works and lives on a cruise ship.

The ABC medical drama — created by Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken — stars Joshua Jackson as Max, luxury cruise ship The Odyssey’s newest and seemingly overqualified doctor. Max joins the cruise’s two long-time, skeptical nurses on the medical team, Avery (Phillipa Soo) and Tristan (Sean Teale).

When Doctor Odyssey was first announced, the premise of American Horror Story mastermind Murphy’s next series was largely kept under wraps. Would there be a twist in store? Would the cruise ship be not what it seems? Not until the trailer dropped last month did viewers get a synopsis and first look, and begin to understand what the prolific showrunner really had in store. Recently, when chatting with The Hollywood Reporter,...

Exclusive: Doctor Odyssey‘s maiden voyage seems to be going swimmingly.

Ryan Murphy’s latest procedural set sail on ABC last week and, so far, the premiere episode has tallied 13.6M cross-platform viewers in its first week, Disney says. That’s an impressive 230% increase over the episode’s live + same-day audience of 4.13M.

This is a monster start for Doctor Odyssey. While most broadcast series grow their audiences quite significantly in the week after they air, once episodes become available on streaming, it is fairly rare for an episode to average 10M viewers in that time frame — let alone blow right past it.

Within three days of viewing, the cruise ship drama had already delivered 7.59M viewers, making it ABC’s best drama premiere in four years, according to Disney. And after its first full day on Hulu, it was No. 1 on the streamer’s Top 15 Today list, and it has remained there since.

Chord Overstreet and five-time Grammy winner Shania Twain guest star on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey episode two, “Singles Week.” Episode two is set to air on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 9pm Et/Pt.

Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) plays Dr. Max Bankman, Phillipa Soo (Shining Girls) is Nurse Avery Morgan, Sean Teale (Little Voice) is Nurse Tristan Silva, and Don Johnson (Rebel Ridge) stars as Captain Robert Massey. Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken write and executive produce the first season.

Additional executive producers include Joshua Jackson, Don Johnson, Eric Paquette, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, and Nissa Diederich. Paris Barclay directs and executive produces.

“Singles Week” Plot: It’s Singles Week on The Odyssey, and lust is in the air. As Max, Tristan, and Avery navigate their relationship, the crew fends off advances from passengers. With rising desire and quickly spreading ailments, Max and the team rush to restore order.

Stepping aboard the lavish cruise ship The Odyssey, Dr. Max Bankman begins his latest exciting chapter. As the new ship’s doctor, Max joins a skilled team that includes headstrong nurses Avery and Tristan. Together under Captain Massey, they’ll face any medical mysteries that arise for passengers enjoying the luxury cruise.

Creator Ryan Murphy brings his flair once more with this ABC drama. Like his hit shows 911 and American Horror Story, unusual emergencies develop in intriguing settings. And the crew is in for surprises, from iodine overdoses to injuries during fun in the sun. But they’re ready to care for all aboard, whether broken bones from waterslides or more serious situations requiring Max’s skills.

Adjusting to life on the high seas will take some doing, even for an experienced doctor. With its unique blend of calm ocean views and potential onboard chaos, how will Max and...

Paging elder millennial women everywhere! Joshua Jackson, the beloved actor formerly known as Charlie Conway and Pacey Witter, fronts this sexy new medical drama from executive producer Ryan Murphy. Set aboard a luxury ocean liner, the ABC procedural — the first episode of which is now streaming on Hulu — follows Jackson’s Dr. Max Bankman as he saves lives and deftly handles various medical cases on the high seas with the help of his small but mighty crew, portrayed by Phillipa Soo and Sean Teale. Elsewhere, Don Johnson stars as the ship’s captain (and looks good doing it). Each week is a new cruise, with a different theme, which keeps things exciting and fresh. All of this to say: Network TV is back, baby, and “Doctor Odyssey” is the awards contender to watch this weekend.

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Ryan Murphy’s new primetime series Doctor Odyssey set sail on Thursday, September 26. The show centers around Dr. Max, the hot new doctor who joins a luxury cruise line. He will work alongside Captain Massey and nurses Avery Morgan and Tristan Silva. The Odyssey cruise is described as heaven. But not everything is what it seems.

Something Sinister Aboard

The Odyssey looks like the ultimate cruise. Guests have once-in-a-lifetime experiences and are catered to around the clock. But that doesn’t mean accidents and injuries don’t happen.

Max (Joshua Jackson) and his team must save lives every waking hour. Avery (Phillipa Soo) and Tristan (Sean Teale) are also on the medical team.

The trio has to find a way to not mix personal with pleasure. The hard-working crew also gets to take breaks whenever the guests enjoy excursions. Captain Massey (Don Johnson) reminds them of their responsibility. They must provide the ultimate experience,...

“Welcome aboard The Odyssey.”

On Wednesday, Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken asked audiences to investigate the macabre with their FX horror series, “Grotesquerie.” Shifting gears towards the more pleasant side of humanity, the same series creators premiered a new medical drama the following night called “Doctor Odyssey.” Starring Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman, his Yale-educated doctor is tasked with handling emergency medical cases aboard a luxury cruise ship.

In the opening few minutes of the show’s premiere, Dr. Bankman is introduced getting dressed for his first day of work to the tune of Smokey Robinson’s “Cruisin’.” Taking on a new job can often be an intimidating endeavor, but this doctor likes to wear Hawaiian shirts, and you just know he’s easygoing. Post-covid, he traverses the next phase of his life by boarding The Odyssey, a beautifully designed and cultured cruise liner filled with honeymooners and vacationing retirees.

Ryan Murphy has had a hand in creating a string of very successful shows over the years. His new Doctor Odyssey show has been sandwiched between two very popular ABC shows, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy. Is Doctor Odyssey sure to be a hit, or could it still flop? Will it be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

A medical drama series, the Doctor Odyssey TV show was created by Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken. The series stars Joshua Jackson, Don Johnson, Phillipa Soo, and Sean Teale. In the story, Dr. Max Bankman (Jackson) is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship. On board, Captain Robert Massey (Johnson) and his staff work hard and play even harder. It’s all-hands-on-deck as Max and his small but mighty medical team -- Nurse Avery Morgan (Soo) and Nurse Tristan...

Welcome aboard the Odyssey!

We’ve got Joshua Jackson, as charming as ever, Don Johnson in all his dapper glory, and a very intriguing twist on the standard medical drama.

Doctor Odyssey has a little something for everyone!

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At this point in his career, Joshua Jackson has played every role. Lately, it has felt like he’s been more evil than not, but this series gives him a chance to play a solid guy who’s devoted his life to helping.

Max Bankman is not only an accomplished doctor but also a man looking to make a change.

He comes on board the Odyssey as the new lead doctor and settles in quickly when he has a flurry of cases to contend with on his first day.

The series wastes little time getting into the action with various medical mishaps that could happen on a cruise ship or at any other time.

ABC’s Doctor Odyssey is making waves — but did it deliver the “big deck energy” it promised?

The modern-day Love Boat, which debuted on Thursday, stars Joshua Jackson as Max Bankman, the new onboard doctor of The Odyssey, a cruise ship helmed by Captain Massey (played by Miami Vice’s Don Johnson). But “Dr. Max” is no normal healthcare provider, he’s also a hottie humanitarian whose exceptional resume includes experience with the Peace Corps and the United Nations. (Oh, he was also patient zero during the Covid pandemic? The man is as remarkable as they come!)

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Note: This story contains spoilers from the “Doctor Odyssey” series premiere.

“Doctor Odyssey” is the last in a wave of Ryan Murphy-produced dramas to premiere this fall — and it’s, by design, the most fun.

After the debuts of true crime dramas “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” and “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and the FX serial killer drama “Grotesquerie,” the super-producer launched the breezy medical procedural starring Joshua Jackson Thursday on ABC. Equal parts “9-1-1” and “The Love Boat,” the show follows Dr. Max Bankman as he joins the crew of a luxurious cruise called the Odyssey as its on-board doctor, working alongside nurse Avery Morgan (Phillipa Soo), nurse Tristan Silva (Sean Teale) and Captain Robert Massey (Don Johnson).

As Jackson tells it, Murphy wanted to create a “beautifully absurd” series to serve as a glossy exit from the Covid era — a chance for both...

Book your tickets now, the Odyssey is about to set sail. ABC’s new medical procedural puts a spin on the typical proceedings, moving the drama from the hospital to the sick bay in “Doctor Odyssey.” From “9-1-1” EP Ryan Murphy, the hour-long series stars Joshua Jackson as Max, the new-on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship, where it’s his job to keep his patients and the dream vacation vibes alive.

“Miami Vice” and “Rebel Ridge” star Don Johnson is also onboard as Captain Robert Massey, alongside a cast that includes Phillipa Soo (“Hamilton”) and Sean Teale (“Mother of the Bride”) — with a lineup of guest stars that includes country legend Shania Twain.

Here’s everything you need to know about when and where you can watch new episodes of “Doctor Odyssey,” on-air and streaming.

When Does “Doctor Odyssey” Premiere?

“Doctor Odyssey” premieres with its pilot episode on Thursday,...

Are you ready for a new medical drama? What about one that promises to bring the same energy as the likes of 911? Well, ABC has your back with Doctor Odyssey.

The new medical drama has a rather unique look to it. It’s on board a luxury cruise ship, and we follow the new doctor on board, Max Bankman played by Joshua Jackson. This introduces us to the world of cruise ship emergencies.

Meet the characters in the Doctor Odyssey series premiere

Like so many pilot episodes, this is one that introduces us to the concept and the cast. It will likely be a little standard, but keep in mind that this episode was written to impress the bosses at ABC. The second episode is for us, so stick with it!

Ryan Murphy is sure to bring the drama and intense calls, though. He and his team haven’t steered us wrong with the 911 shows,...

As TV fanatics gear up for another action-packed fall season, we’re geeking out about all the shows coming to our screens — both returning and new.

Doctor Odyssey is an interesting twist on the standard medical drama geared up to entertain today’s eclectic TV audience with a new premise.

While we’ve had plenty of medical mysteries over the years, Doctor Odyssey will be the story of a second-chance doctor solving medical cases aboard a luxury cruise boat.

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Is that unique, or is it taking an already-done trope and trying to give it a new wig?

Doctor Odyssey: Knock-Off or Unique Premise?

News of Doctor Odyssey’s creation has been tight-lipped leading up to its ABC premiere on Thursdays at 9/8C starting September 26.

Unlike other shows, like High Potential, which aired promos months ahead of their releases, Doctor Odyssey kept its secrets tight until just a month ago.

It's become something of a Ryan Murphy fall on the small screen. The prolific producer who's brought us such generation-defining hits as Popular, Nip/Tuck, Glee, and American Horror Story has debuted quite a bit of new content this fall on Netflix and beyond.

First up, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez made its premiere on FX and Hulu on Sept. 17, which led right into the Sept. 19 premiere of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix. Since they arrived, both shows have been generating headlines, with Monsters rising to the peak of Netflix's most popular shows ranking and creating a lot of conversation online.

Next on Murphy's continued domination of television this season, two high-profile shows arrive on the same exact week. The brand-new horror series Grotesquerie will send a chill down your spine the day before the new procedural drama Doctor Odyssey sets sail. But where can...