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3 LBS

2006-11-14 Drama TV-PG

3 lbs is a drama that aired on CBS from November 14 to 28, 2006, replacing the cancelled series Smith. The show itself was then canceled three weeks later due to poor ratings. The title refers to the fact that the average human brain weighs approximately three pounds. The show follows the medical careers of prominent brain surgeon Doctor Douglas Hanson and his protégé, Jonathan Seger. The show was promoted as, "The next great medical drama." The theme song is "Calling All Angels" by Train. Eight episodes were made, and the five episodes that did not originally air in the United States are available on Amazon Unbox. The program filmed in New York City at the request of Tucci, who didn't want to be away from home to make the series. When the pilot was originally filmed Dylan McDermott played Dr. Doug Hanson, and Reiko Aylesworth played Dr. Adrienne Holland.

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3 lbs is a drama that aired on CBS from November 14 to 28, 2006, replacing the cancelled series Smith. The show itself was then canceled three weeks later due to poor ratings. The title refers to the fact that the average human brain weighs approximately three pounds. The show follows the medical careers of prominent brain surgeon Doctor Douglas Hanson and his protégé, Jonathan Seger. The show was promoted as, "The next great medical drama." The theme song is "Calling All Angels" by Train. Eight episodes were made, and the five episodes that did not originally air in the United States are available on Amazon Unbox. The program filmed in New York City at the request of Tucci, who didn't want to be away from home to make the series. When the pilot was originally filmed Dylan McDermott played Dr. Doug Hanson, and Reiko Aylesworth played Dr. Adrienne Holland.

  • First Aired
    2006-11-14
  • Last Aired
    2006-12-26
  • Creator
    Peter Ocko
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    8
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    Español, English
  • Network
    CBS

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  • Season 1
Lost For Words

1. Lost For Words

After a teen collapses while playing violin in a concert and it's discovered that she has a tumor. Dr....More
After a teen collapses while playing violin in a concert and it's discovered that she has a tumor. Dr. Hanson want to operate on the young girl's brain but the girl's mother isn't sure that is best since she recently suffered a loss of another daughter during an operation. Meanwhile, Hanson's protégé, Dr. Jonathan Seger arrives.Less
2006-11-14
Of Two Minds

2. Of Two Minds

Hanson and his staff deal with a pregnant woman who has a brain tumor. Hanson wants her to follow a tr...More
Hanson and his staff deal with a pregnant woman who has a brain tumor. Hanson wants her to follow a treatment plan that threatens the life of her unborn child, but the patient is determined to keep her baby. Although she refuses the radiation, she agrees to a complicated brain surgery that could buy her sometime. After the surgery, she discovers some unexpected side effects. Meanwhile, Dr. Seger discovers he is involved with the attorney of a man he's treating who has been accused of a violent crime.Less
2006-11-21
Heart-Stopping

3. Heart-Stopping

A woman that three years ago Hanson operated for an aneurysm returns complaining of double vision. Aft...More
A woman that three years ago Hanson operated for an aneurysm returns complaining of double vision. After making some test, they find that she has another aneurysm that her chance of surviving surgery is approximately 20%. But when she agrees to surgery, her brother is determined to stop her and at the same time risking her life. Meanwhile, Adrianne falls for an astronomy professor who suffers from face blindness.Less
2006-11-28
Disarming

4. Disarming

A soldier who was wounded in Iraq by shrapnel to his head suffers a stroke, which leads to paralysis i...More
A soldier who was wounded in Iraq by shrapnel to his head suffers a stroke, which leads to paralysis in his left arm. Even worse, the man believes the arm doesn't belong to him but rather to a fellow soldier who died. Also, a woman is diagnosed with a so-called joking disease caused by a tumor that makes her lose memory and find most things humorous.Less
2006-12-05
The God Spot

5. The God Spot

When Erica Lund's seizures become more severe, Dr. Hanson suggests surgery, but she adamantly refuses ...More
When Erica Lund's seizures become more severe, Dr. Hanson suggests surgery, but she adamantly refuses because she doesn't want to lose the euphoric moment before the seizure hits when she sees God. Meantime, another patient is being treated for a traumatic head wound that causes him to blurt out his most intimate thoughts.Less
2006-12-12
Bad Boys

6. Bad Boys

A young man has a motorcycle accident, and goes into a coma. After a round of tests it is discovered t...More
A young man has a motorcycle accident, and goes into a coma. After a round of tests it is discovered that he is responsive to the sound of his girfriend's voice. Adrianne had a relationship like this when she was young. Hanson has to convince his daughter that it is okay that her mother sells their house.Less
2006-12-19
The Cutting Edge

7. The Cutting Edge

Dr. Hanson's mentor makes a surprise visit. Adrienne tries to help a woman whose brain tumor is threat...More
Dr. Hanson's mentor makes a surprise visit. Adrienne tries to help a woman whose brain tumor is threatening her already shaky marriage.Less
2006-12-26
Plugged In

8. Plugged In

Hanson decides to do a cutting edge procedure on a man who is suffering from severe clinical depressio...More
Hanson decides to do a cutting edge procedure on a man who is suffering from severe clinical depression. He cannot be cured with medication.Less
2006-12-26

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Cast

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Douglas Hanson
Mark Feuerstein

Mark Feuerstein

Jonathan Seger
Indira Varma

Indira Varma

Adrianne Holland
Armando Riesco

Armando Riesco

Tom Flores
Ken Wharton

Ken Wharton

Hospital Administrator
Zabryna Guevara

Zabryna Guevara

Melania Ortiz