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Strong Medicine

  • TV Series
  • 2000–2006
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.4K
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Patricia Richardson and Rosa Blasi in Strong Medicine (2000)
Medical DramaWorkplace DramaDrama

Tough female doctors treat an exclusively female clientele at the Rittenhouse Women's Clinic, tackling female-centric issues and trying to make the world a better place in a male-dominated s... Read allTough female doctors treat an exclusively female clientele at the Rittenhouse Women's Clinic, tackling female-centric issues and trying to make the world a better place in a male-dominated society.Tough female doctors treat an exclusively female clientele at the Rittenhouse Women's Clinic, tackling female-centric issues and trying to make the world a better place in a male-dominated society.

  • Creators
    • Tammy Ader
    • Whoopi Goldberg
  • Stars
    • Rosa Blasi
    • Jenifer Lewis
    • Josh Coxx
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Tammy Ader
      • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Stars
      • Rosa Blasi
      • Jenifer Lewis
      • Josh Coxx
    • 25User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Rosa Blasi
    Rosa Blasi
    • Dr. Luisa Delgado
    • 2000–2006
    Jenifer Lewis
    Jenifer Lewis
    • Lana Hawkins
    • 2000–2006
    Josh Coxx
    Josh Coxx
    • Midwife Peter Riggs, R.N.
    • 2000–2006
    Philip Casnoff
    Philip Casnoff
    • Chief of Staff Dr. Robert Jackson
    • 2000–2005
    Brennan Elliott
    Brennan Elliott
    • Dr. Nick Biancavilla
    • 2000–2005
    Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson
    • Dr. Andy Campbell
    • 2002–2005
    Janine Turner
    Janine Turner
    • Dr. Dana Stowe
    • 2000–2002
    Tamera Mowry-Housley
    Tamera Mowry-Housley
    • Dr. Kayla Thorton
    • 2004–2006
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
    • Marc Delgado
    • 2000–2005
    Tammy Blue
    • Clinic Nurse…
    • 2001–2002
    Matthew Yang King
    Matthew Yang King
    • Dr. Matt Linn…
    • 2003–2006
    James Logan
    James Logan
    • Paramedic Smith
    • 2000–2004
    Kim Meredith
    Kim Meredith
    • On-Camera Nurse
    • 2003–2006
    Michelle Horn
    Michelle Horn
    • Jesse Campbell
    • 2002–2005
    Morgan Flynn
    Morgan Flynn
    • Lizzy Campbell
    • 2002–2005
    Ricky Schroder
    Ricky Schroder
    • Dr. Dylan West
    • 2005–2006
    Ryan Pickett
    Ryan Pickett
    • Young Handsome Doctor
    • 2005–2006
    Nestor Carbonell
    Nestor Carbonell
    • Jonas Ray
    • 2004–2006
    • Creators
      • Tammy Ader
      • Whoopi Goldberg
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    Juliet Gabriella Kaleigh

    Powerful Stuff

    I like this show. It's real. It shows you what being a doctor is like, and how the patients deal with their doctors, and how they handle things. The first episode really pulled you in, I plan to watch it every week. I think people should really check this show out.
    kim122384

    Rosa Blasi is the best actress ever!

    This show is the best show ever.. Rosa Blasi is the best actress ever! I hope the show is on for years to come and I hope the rumor that Mark is killed off in season 5 is not true! I also hope that Janine Turner will guest star on this seasons in at least one show, because that would be the best guest star ever on the show! A lot of fans miss her and would love to see her back on the show even if it is just for one episode! Also I would like to say that I will watch this show for as long as it is on, because there is no other show quite like it! I mean who doesnt want a doctor just like Lu? I know that if my doctor was just like Lu I would never be hesitant to go and get checked out! Even a doctor like Dana would be great or even Andy! I mean they are all wonderful doctors!
    kitty24shoes2000

    This is such a great show

    It is the best show every on small screen. Rosa Blasi (Dr. Lu Delgato) and Patricia Richardson (Dr. Andy Campell) are great actors!!!. When Rosa Blasi yells you want to hide, when Patrica turns serious or worries, you are dying to know what is the matter. I know I have cried numerous times during the show. You can watch any episode and know what is happening. That one episode you watch, will not be your last...I guarantee!! Everything that happens is so realistic!!!!! I love that show. Jenifer Hawkins (Lana) is so wonderful!! Peter and Lanna's story can be the funniest and coolest part of the show. I know almost anyone who watches it will love it!!!
    kim122384

    Rosa Blasi is the best actress ever!

    This show is the best show ever.. Rosa Blasi is the best actress ever! I hope the show is on for years to come. I also hope that Janine Turner will guest star on this seasons in at least one show, because that would be the best guest star ever on the show! A lot of fans miss her and would love to see her back on the show even if it is just for one episode! Also I would like to say that I will watch this show for as long as it is on, because there is no other show quite like it! I mean who doesn't want a doctor just like Lu? I know that if my doctor was just like Lu I would never be hesitant to go and get checked out! Even a doctor like Dana would be great or even Andy! I mean they are all wonderful doctors! Also Christopher does a great job as Mark! Who doesn't want a son like Mark? Lu and Mark are like the perfect family even though there is no father in the house! They don't need one!
    QueenMakeda84

    Very Good Show!

    I would recommend anyone to watch this show. Lifetime has an eye for brilliant ideas when it comes to their shows. The storylines are real and open up the viewer's mind to the frailty of life and how other people are coping with things you can't imagine. I lost touch with it a little after Dana left because I didn't think I'd be accustomed to the mom from Home Improvement as her replacement. I don't quite remember why Dana left. I think she wanted to have kids? Anywho, Dr. Delgado is awesome and puts her opinions out there for the world to know. Even in medicine, there are systems of inequality and I like that they let you know that. I love Lana's character and how she fits into the equation. Their lives are pretty interesting too, but the show focuses on the neglected needs of women which is what is really interesting. What's good for the goose isn't necessarily good for the gander.

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    • Trivia
      Rosa Blasi and Jenifer Lewis are the only cast members to appear in every episode. Rosa Blasi, Jenifer Lewis, and Josh Coxx are the only cast members to appear in every season.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Luisa 'Lu' Delgado: [upset that school won't allow girl to keep inhaler on hand] Do you have any idea what it's like trying to breathe with a plastic bag over your head? Because that's what it is like for someone who is having an asthma attack!

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    • Release date
      • July 23, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Lifetime
      • Roku (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Doctores de Filadelfia
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada(pilot episode)
    • Production companies
      • Sony Pictures Television
      • Columbia TriStar Television
      • By The Lake Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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