''Saved'' is an American

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, which was broadcast on

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from June 12 to September 4, 2006. The series was created by David Manson. The series was premiered on June 12, 2006. The pilot episode, " A Day in the Life", received 5.1 million viewers. ''

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'' was the first to report that ''Saved'' would not be renewed by TNT, followed by various other sources, contradicting reports by the

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that ''Saved'' season 2 would begin on TNT with the episode "Epidemic" on March 5, 2007."Saved" Epidemic (2007)
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Plot

''Saved'' tells the story of Wyatt Cole, a

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with a rough past and a history of compulsive gambling. The series follows the ups and downs of Cole's life, from the adrenaline rush he receives from his busy 24-hour shift to the chaotic personal decisions he makes.

Cast

Tom Everett Scott Thomas Everett Scott (born September 7, 1970) is an American actor. His film work includes a starring role as drummer Guy Patterson in the film ''That Thing You Do!'', the protagonist in ''An American Werewolf in Paris'', and notable roles in ...

as Wyatt Cole *

Omari Hardwick Omari Latif Hardwick (born January 9, 1974) is an American actor known for his starring role as James "Ghost" St. Patrick, the protagonist of Starz's ''Power'' and his role as Vanderohe in Zack Snyder's ''Army of the Dead'' (2021). He is also kn ...

as John "Sack" Hallon *

Elizabeth Reaser Elizabeth Ann Reaser (born July 2, 1975) is an American film, television, and stage actress. Her work includes the films ''Stay'', ''The Family Stone'', '' Sweet Land'', '' Against the Current'', '' The Twilight Saga'', ''Young Adult'', and '' Ou ...

as Alice Alden, M.D. *

Tracy Vilar Tracy Vilar (born Tracy Leigh Vilar April 12, 1968; and sometimes credited Tracy Villars) is an American actress. Career She is best known for her roles as Ro-Ro on the CBS sitcom '' Partners'', Sophia Ortiz on The WB sitcom ''The Steve Harve ...

as Angela De La Cruz *

Michael McMillian Michael McMillian (born October 21, 1978) is an American actor and writer, known for his roles as Henry Gibson on '' What I Like About You'', Steve Newlin on the HBO series ''True Blood'', Owen on ''Hot in Cleveland'' and Tim in ''Crazy Ex-Girl ...

as Harper Sims

Music

The show does not have an opening theme, usually only displaying the show logo briefly a few seconds after the show starts. The rock-oriented soundtrack accompanying the show, music supervised by

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, has been well received by critics.

Songs featured in TV spots

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– Baba O'Riley *

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featuring

David Bowie David Robert Jones (8 January 194710 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie ( ), was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the ...

– Under Pressure *

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– How to Save a Life *

Mat Kearney Mathew William Kearney (; born December 1, 1978) is an American musician born in Eugene, Oregon, and based in Nashville, Tennessee. So far, he has a total of five top 20 hits on the Adult Top 40 Chart. '' Just Kids'' was released on February 2 ...

– Nothing to Lose

Episodes

References

External links

* * {{TNTShows 2000s American drama television series 2006 American television series debuts 2006 American television series endings TNT (American TV network) original programming English-language television shows 2000s American medical television series Television series by 20th Century Fox Television Television shows set in Oregon Television shows set in Portland, Oregon Television series by Imagine Entertainment