The team at the Holmes Clinic faces a case that hits close to home. The ninth episode of Watson Season 2 arrives soon, turning the focus from a recent hostage crisis to a personal emergency involving someone close to the doctors. Titled Shannon Says Bex Loves Micah, the episode airs on Monday, December 8. It follows the intense events of the previous week and brings a new emotional challenge for Dr. John Watson and his team.
Where And When To Watch Episode 9
Watson Season 2 Episode 9 will premiere on its regular network and time slot. Viewers can watch it live on CBS at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT and 9:00 p.m. CT on Monday, December 8. For those who stream their shows, the episode will be available on Paramount+.
The streaming availability depends on your subscription. Paramount+ subscribers with the Showtime bundle, which costs $12.99 per month, can watch the episode live as it broadcasts on CBS. Subscribers to the standard Paramount+ Essential plan, priced at $7.99 per month, can stream the episode on demand the day after it airs on TV. The series is also available for purchase on platforms like Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
A Quick Look Back At The Hostage Crisis
Episode 8, titled Livvy Sees the Doctor, set a tense stage for the new episode. It involved a desperate father, Sergeant William Fitzergald, who took Watson and his fellows hostage at the clinic. He had a bomb strapped to his chest and demanded urgent treatment for his critically ill 9-year-old daughter, Olivia.
A major complication was that the Holmes Clinic did not typically treat child patients. Despite the extreme pressure, Watson diagnosed Olivia with a rare condition and performed surgery to save her life. The situation ended when blood tests revealed Fitz was, in fact, Olivia’s biological father, leading him to stand down. The emotional and professional fallout from this high-stakes event is expected to carry over into the new episode.
What The New Episode Is About
The official summary for Shannon Says Bex Loves Micah provides a clear direction: “Watson and the fellows help Laila’s son Micah, who was injured in a car accident while pursuing his crush.”. This makes the case deeply personal for the team.
Laila Bynum is a pediatric oncologist who has both a professional and personal connection to Watson, making her son’s emergency a direct concern for the clinic. The accident happened while Micah was trying to impress his love interest, a girl named Bex, adding a layer of young romance and heartbreak to the medical drama. The episode will follow Watson and his team as they work to help Micah recover from his physical injuries and deal with the emotional impact of the event.
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The People Bringing The Story To Life
The episode was directed by Jennifer Chambers Lynch and written by Sharde Miller and Jason Inman. The main cast of the series returns, led by Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson.
He is joined by the core team of doctors at the Holmes Clinic: Eve Harlow as neurologist Dr. Ingrid Derian, Inga Schlingmann as immunology specialist Dr. Sasha Lubbock, and Peter Mark Kendall, who plays the twin brothers Dr. Stephens Croft and Dr. Adam Croft. Rochelle Aytes plays Watson’s estranged wife, surgeon Dr. Mary Morstan, and Ritchie Coster plays the clinic’s administrative aide, Shinwell Johnson. Tika Sumpter appears in her recurring role as pediatric oncologist Laila Bynum, the mother of the episode’s central patient.
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