Doctor Odyssey season 1 release schedule: All episodes and when they arrive

Doctor Odyssey season 1 is a medical drama series that premiered on September 26, 2024, on ABC. It is created by Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken. Doctor Odyssey revolves around Dr. Max Bankman (Joshua Jackson), a newly hired doctor on the luxury cruise ship called the Odyssey.

Joining Jackson are Don Johnson, Phillipa Soo, and Sean Teale portraying the key figures on the ship as Dr. Bankman faces life-or-death situations with each twist.

With a "problem of the week" format, the show has an old-time appeal to fans of traditional medical dramas while carrying that dash of tension with a high-pressure setting at sea.

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Doctor Odyssey season 1: Episode release schedule

Doctor Odyssey Season 1 premiered on ABC on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT. It is scheduled for a three-episode release, which will be airing for the next two Thursdays, and the last episode will air on October 10, 2024.

Episode number	Episode name	Release date (Thursdays)
Episode 1	Pilot	September 26, 2024
Episode 2	Single’s Week	October 3, 2024
Episode 3	Plastic Surgery Week	October 10, 2024
Episode 4	Wellness Week	October 17, 2024

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What is the plot of Doctor Odyssey season 1?

Doctor Odyssey season 1 follows the skillful yet conflicted physician, Dr. Max Bankman, who takes up a new chapter in his career on board the luxury cruise ship. The luxury cruise lined up by his agency to take care of the health and safety of all passengers brings before him a different challenge in life.

What is supposed to be a vacation cruise often turns into a tragic series of high-stakes medical emergencies—things like inexplicable illnesses and injuries, as well as dramatic sea accidents. Life-and-death drama isn't what you'd expect when boarding the idyllic atmosphere created by the cruise ship.

It's a never-ending condition of crisis, kind of like the "problem of the week" format, as Dr. Bankman and his corps of nurses—Nurses Avery Morgan and Tristan Silva—must think on their feet to solve medical mysteries and save lives. Tensions also arise from the ship's captain, Robert Massey, who expects Dr. Bankman to handle these emergencies discreetly, ensuring that the passengers remain blissfully unaware of the dangers around them.

This dynamic introduces a recurring conflict as the doctor is bound to balance both his job and the luxurious façade that he has to maintain. Besides the medical emergencies, Doctor Odyssey season 1 explores each of the main characters' respective personal struggles.

Information begins to come to light regarding Dr. Bankman through flashbacks and as the work wears on him emotionally. However, the guest cast that the crew of the ship and passengers bring on the show creates quite a big deal with its drama and mystery. The unique settings of the series coupled with the nature of randomness associated with life on the sea are sure to keep viewers wondering from week to week as Dr. Bankman navigates medical and personal challenges.

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Cast and characters of Doctor Odyssey season 1

Here is the complete list of cast and characters of Doctor Odyssey Season 1:

• Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman
• Phillipa Soo as Nurse Avery Morgan
• Sean Teale as Nurse Tristan Silva
• Don Johnson as Captain Robert Massey
• Shania Twain
• Rachel Dratch
• John Stamos
• Gina Gershon
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Chord Overstreet
• Cheyenne Jackson
• Laura Harrier
• Stephanie Suganami
• Justin Jedlica

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Where to watch Doctor Odyssey?

Doctor Odyssey will be available for viewing on ABC. It premiered with a weekly run on September 26, 2024. The show can also be streamed on Hulu with Live TV, FuboTV, and YouTube TV.

In addition, because Doctor Odyssey is on the ABC network owned by Disney, that likely means episodes will begin to become available for streaming over Disney+ soon.