''Saved'' is an American

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television series, which was broadcast on TNT from June 12 to September 4, 2006. The series was created by David Manson. The series was premiered on June 12, 2006. The

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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 as Wyatt Cole * Omari Hardwick as John "Sack" Hallon *

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as Alice Alden, M.D. *

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as Angela De La Cruz * Michael McMillian 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 Gary Calamar, has been well received by critics.

Songs featured in TV spots

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– Baba O'Riley *

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featuring

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– Under Pressure *

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– How to Save a Life *

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– Nothing to Lose

Episodes

References

External links

* * {{TNTShows 2006 American television series debuts 2006 American television series endings TNT (American TV network) original programming American English-language television shows 2000s American medical drama 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