Mercy Point (1998)
Mercy Point is an American science fiction series that ran from the fall of 1998 to the midsummer of 1999 on UPN. The series, set in the mid-23rd century, took place on a deep-space medical space station that catered to the medical needs of both humans and aliens, and served as a crossroads for both human and alien civilizations, as well as between the military and civilian agencies of human culture. While short-running, the series benefited from complex characters and intriguing hints at the greater universe outside of the hospital's hull. It was created by Trey Callaway, David Simkins, and Milo Frank and executive produced by Trey Callaway, Michael Katleman, Lee David Zlotoff, Peter Guber, Scott Sanders, and Joe Voci.
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A computer virus attacks a computer technician and soldiers. Operation in zero gravity saves an unborn baby and mother. Dru arrives as a new resident, confronting her estranged sister Haylen and former lover CJ. Grote tries to find his family. ANI is promoted to Head Nurse and helps save Tobitt who has resented her. CJ's past with Dru is discovered. Dr. Batung shows his skill but shows his dislike for humans.
A shuttle accident sends passengers to Mercy Point. Accused of disobeying the dead pilot's orders, the dying co-pilot is given a memory download on orders of ISC's Charlie Bantam. The doctors resist his cold approach. Lily Parks becomes Dru first patient. A patient with lunar pneumonia is treated in cryostatis by CJ and Grote. Batung gives world famous gymnast Nancy Curtis two artificial legs. He tries to understand her anger, ends up apologizing to her and trying to motivate her. Dru catches Lt. Salisaw and CJ making out in a supply room. ANI is praised and sheds a tear. Haylen and Rema's boyfriends are introduced.
Grote is pressured by an influentual man to perform an experimental procedure on his dying son. The procedure fails and the son ends up saving an alien with a blood transfusion.
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