Mental 1
2009-05-26 | Mystery,Drama | 13 episodes2 Seasons
Episode
Pilot (2009)
Dr. Jack Gallagher arrives for his new job as Director of Psychiatric Services at Los Angeles Wharton Memorial Hospital, and gains the trust of a delusional patient using a unique method. Meanwhile, this maverick psychiatrist must also earn the confidence from his new colleagues and conservative boss, hospital administrator Nora Skoff, who is also his ex-lover.
Directed By
- Guy Ferland
Writer
- Deborah Joy LeVine
A Beautiful Delusion (2009)
Gallagher treats a female patient who says she is seven months pregnant, yet isn't even pregnant at all. Her husband has also been fooled by her delusions. Elsewhere, Gallagher searches the streets for his mentally ill sister, Becky, who he fears is homeless.
Directed By
- Rod Hardy
Writer
- Deborah Joy LeVine
Book of Judges (2009)
Jack faces off with Gideon Graham, a famous professor and philosopher who slipped into a responsive catatonic state following a lightning strike that killed his wife. To help Gideon, Jack tries an unusual treatment that may pose a risk to his patient. Meanwhile, Jack finds himself attracted to the patient's daughter.
Directed By
- Guy Ferland
Writer
- Dan Levine
Manic at the Disco (2009)
An 8-year-old bipolar boy is admitted to Wharton Memorial following a dangerous incident with a knife. When Jack uncovers the accident was a suicide attempt, Jack tries to get inside the boy's head to learn what is causing his outbursts. Meanwhile, Nora learns her daughter is posting provocative pictures of herself on the Internet.
Directed By
- Jesús Salvador Treviño
Writer
- Deborah Joy LeVine
Roles of Engagement (2009)
When movie star Liam McBride is checked into the psych ward, he insists he faked the psychotic episode in order to gain publicity for his upcoming movie. However, Jack believes Liam does in fact have a serious problem and refuses to release him. Meanwhile, Nora and Veronica have a girls' night out and share their romantic pasts with one another.
Directed By
- Rod Hardy
Writer
- Deborah Joy LeVine
