Save Me is an American sitcom television series starring Anne Heche as Beth Harper, a woman who, after nearly choking to death on a sandwich, becomes a direct pipeline to God. NBC placed a 13-episode series order in May 2012.[1] It debuted on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern/7:00 p.m. Central and ended on June 13, 2013, after the seventh episode.[2]
Cast
- Anne Heche as Beth Harper
- Michael Landes as Tom Harper
- Alexandra Breckenridge as Carly Brugano
- Heather Burns as Jenna Derring
- Madison Davenport as Emily Harper
- Diedrich Bader as Elliot Tompkins
- Joy Osmanski as Maggie Tompkins
- Stephen Schneider as Pete Dennings
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Book of Beth" | Scott Winant | John Scott Shepherd | May 23, 2013 | 100 | 3.18[3] |
| 2 | "Take It Back" | Scott Winant | Darlene Hunt | May 23, 2013 | 107 | 2.93[3] |
| 3 | "WWJD" | Wendey Stanzler | Andy Bobrow | May 30, 2013 | 108 | 2.66[4] |
| 4 | "Heal Thee" | Randy Zisk | Mark Driscoll | May 30, 2013 | 109 | 2.66[4] |
| 5 | "Whatever the Weather" | Jann Turner | Nancy Fichman & Jennifer Hoppe-House & Anthony King | June 6, 2013 | 110 | 3.12[5] |
| 6 | "Heavenly Hostess" | Michael McDonald | Steve Baldikoski & Bryan Behar | June 6, 2013 | 111 | 2.76[5] |
| 7 | "Holier Than Thou" | Scott Winant | Raphael Bob-Waksberg & Joanna Calo & Julie Durk | June 13, 2013 | 112 | 2.15[6] |
Controversy
Censorship advocacy group One Million Moms (part of the American Family Association) complained about Save Me's content in June 2013, accusing it of being anti-Christian, while focusing its complaints on the character of Beth. The group urged others to protest to NBC to cancel the show.[7]
References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2012). "2ND UPDATE: '1600 Penn', 'Animal Practice', 'New Normal', 'Revolution' & 'Save Me' Picked Up To Series At NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (April 15, 2013). "NBC Sets Premiere Dates for Summer Series 'Save Me', 'Camp', 'American Ninja Warrior' & More". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Archived from the original on April 17, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
- ^ a b Bibel, Sara (May 24, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Hell's Kitchen' & 'Motive' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013.
- ^ a b Bibel, Sara (May 31, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Mike & Molly', 'Hell's Kitchen' & 'Wipeout' Adjusted Up; 'Save Me' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013.
- ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (June 7, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Hell's Kitchen' Adjusted Up; 'Does Someone Have to Go?' Adjusted Down + Final NBA Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 10, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (June 14, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: Final NBA Numbers; No Adjustments to 'Hannibal' or 'Hell's Kitchen'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013.
- ^ "'Save Me' Disrespects Christianity". One Million Moms. American Family Association. Archived from the original on June 10, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
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