Ryan Murphy is known for his high-octane dramas like 9-1-1, American Horror Story, American Crime Story, Feud, DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and more, and now he's taking medical procedurals to the high seas. Doctor Odyssey is the latest medical procedural coming to ABC this fall and it promises to be one heck of a bon voyage.
One of Ryan Murphy's staples is ramping up an already high-stakes situation. Medical emergencies happen every day on cruise ships and it's the job of the crew to make sure that no one on board knows about it. This sleek and stylish medical procedural features all of the traits that fans love about medical dramas and pairs them with a luxurious life onboard a cruise ship, making for a fun twist on a classic favorite.
And while you might be thinking this is 9-1-1 meets The Love Boat (which technically isn't wrong...), we fully expect that Murphy is going to pull out all the stops for this high-stakes adventure on the high seas.
Here's everything we know about Doctor Odyssey.
Next episode of Doctor Odyssey
Doctor Odyssey is officially on hiatus, with the show set to return to ABC with new episodes starting March 6, 2025.
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Doctor Odyssey episode guide
Doctor Odyssey episode 1: "Pilot"
"The Odyssey's new onboard doctor, Max Bankman gets acquainted with Capt. Massey and his medical team, Avery and Tristan, while treating crises miles from shore."
Doctor Odyssey episode 2: "Singles Week"
"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."
Doctor Odyssey episode 3: "Plastic Surgery Week"
"Plastic Surgery Week brings new faces and fresh features to be carefully maintained by the medical team; when the owner's wife comes on board, Capt. Massey must juggle charm and skillful dodging to sidestep her advances."
Doctor Odyssey episode 4: "Wellness Week"
"The Odyssey finds itself overwhelmed by a surge of ailing patients; Tristan's new romance sparks jealousy; Capt. Massey must bring the ship to safety in the midst of a hurricane."
Doctor Odyssey episode 5: "Halloween Week"
"It's Halloween on the Odyssey, featuring a high-stakes costume contest; when a zombie-like illness plagues select passengers, the festivities take a dark turn; Avery and Max embark on a rescue mission."
Doctor Odyssey episode 6: "I Always Cry at Weddings"
"When a wealthy family charters The Odyssey for a weeklong wedding cruise, all eyes are on the "bridezilla" as she wreaks havoc; love and lust manage to find their way through the air with sparks flying among the crew."
Doctor Odyssey episode 7: "Oh, Daddy!"
"As Max, Avery and Tristan navigate their relationships, Capt. Massey's brother arrives with an unexpected guest."
Doctor Odyssey premise
Here's the official synopsis of Doctor Odyssey from ABC: "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 cast
Doctor Odyssey features Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction), Phillipa Soo (Hamilton), Sean Teale (Rosaline) and Don Johnson (Miami Vice).
Doctor Odyssey trailer
An official trailer for Doctor Odyssey hasn't been released yet, but here's a teaser trailer as well as a look behind the scenes of the new show.
