Getting On (2013)

1 - Born on the Fourth of July

Its July 4th at the Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit of Mt. Palms Hospital. On her first day of work, nurse DiDi Ortley discovers feces on a lounge chair, and is torn between the conflicting orders of veteran nurse Dawn Forchette, who wants to file an incident report before removing it; temporary medical director Dr. Jenna James, who is in need of a stool sample for her medical study; and supervising nurse Beverly Raymes, who has had endemic issues with floor cleanliness and wants the seat sterilized. In a heated argument with Nurse Raymes, Dr. James has a public meltdown and ends up permanently assigned to this dead-end job. Meanwhile, the staff tries to determine the identity of an Asian woman who was found wandering on a highway, and debate what to do with a deceased patients birthday cake.

1 - This Is About Vomit, People.

As Dr. Jenna James looks to move past her hospice scandal, she finds her job threatened by a handsome new doctor and takes immediate action. DiDi is inspired to fight for her union rights, while cutbacks force Patsy to return to floor duty. Dawn questions her marriage and, later, gets some distressing news.

1 - No Such Thing as Idealized Genitalia

Dr. James research projects are everywhere. DiDi attempts to secure a raise. Patsys new initiative doesnt go down very well.

2 - If You;re Going to San Francisco

In the wake of Beverlys departure, a new (male) Supervising Nurse, Patsy De La Serda, joins the Billy Barnes staff with a customer-centric, cruise-line based agenda that hes convinced will improve ward ratings. Patsy soon learns that managing patients – especially highly uncooperative and feisty ones like Varla – isnt necessarily improved through customer-service metrics. On the other hand, a more docile patient named Donna wins DiDis affections and displays impressive karaoke skills.

2 - Don;t Let It Get In You Or On You

The staff faces an infectious disease crisis. DiDis family drama spills into work--in the person of her sister-in-law, Yvette. Dr. James reaches out to a pharmaceutical company and finds herself affected by a patient with a complicated past. A worn-out Dawn is revived by Patsys unpredictable advances.

2 - Is Soap a Hazardous Substance?

DiDi has more responsibilities when a hospice program is introduced. Dawn looks to the future.

3 - Turnips...North Day...Yes, yes.

When a server crashes, it is disastrous for the staff. Didi steps on Dr. Stickleys toes.

3 - Make Someone Happy

DiDi ends up in conflict resolution after Patsy files a grievance against her for inappropriate remarks. Dawn learns that intimacy with a co-worker is no guarantee of evaluation immunity. Dr. James and Patsy go head-to-head when she decides to skip the Make Someone Happy orientation to attend a Cleveland medical convention. A patient, Birdy, sends shock waves through the ward when her gentleman caller, Leonard, and she are caught in a romantic agenda. Patsy announces a ward-wide deep cleaning.

3 - No, I Don;t Want a F***ing Smiley Face

While preparing for an upcoming conference, Dr. James is caught off guard by workplace politics. A felon with cancer - and a history of daring escapes - arrives at the ward. When his mother pays a visit, Patsy asks Dawn to pose as someone shes not. DiDis mother-in-law comes to Billy Barnes for treatment, sparking a family feud.

4 - The 7th Annual Christmas Card Competition

A photo of Jennas accidentally slips into a Christmas Card competition. Didi finds herself tempted by a visiting doctor.

4 - Dumped

Dr. James decides to implement a geriatric exercise program in the ward, upsetting Patsy, whose Make Someone Happy initiative now includes a live pianist and a fountain. DiDi discloses Patsys relationship with Dawn to her union rep as proof that her homophobic comment wasnt serious. A homeless woman, and her accompanying stench, is suspiciously dumped in the ward, prompting a staff investigation. Phyllis arrives to check on her dying mother. Dawn wins the grand prize in Dr. James charity raffle. Dr. James considers relocating after learning she must re-apply for a job she never wanted in the first place.

4 - Am I Still Me?

On the day of her Sympoosium, Dr. James is plagued by unexpected complications. Patsy embraces his truth, and DiDi finds herself caught between her work and family. Dawn and Dr. James see uncanny visions of themselves in two British visitors, Dr. Pippa Moore and Sister Den Flixter.

5 - The Revolving Door Admit

DiDi deals with her younger sister, whos filling in on the ward and trying to impress Dawn. Dr. James encounters resistance to her research methods, an award goes to Patsys head, and the staff are anxious to discharge a particular patient.

5 - Nightshift

DiDis serene evening shift is turned upside down by the arrival of a new Swedish - speaking patient and several unwelcome inebriated visitors. Stopping by after a lamentable dinner party, Dr. James attends to her drunken husband Richards ingrown toenail while dreaming of a Cleveland fresh start; a woozy Dawn looks for stopgap comforts in the lounge after an unsettling evening with Patsy; and an elderly Swedish tourist shows off her gymnastic chops while complaining about her ruined vacation.

5 - Please Partake Of A Memorial Orange

With the wards fate up in the air, DiDi hunts for ways to save it, while dealing with pressure from Dawn to be her health advocate. Troublemaking Varla returns, and butts heads with her equally opinionated long-lost daughter. Caught in a mountain of lies, Jenna comes clean to her husband, Richard. After a memorial service full of drama, the staff gets a rude awakening.

6 - Reduced To Eating Boiled Magazines and Book Paste

In the series finale, DiDi walks a picket line in a last-ditch effort to save the Billy Barnes from closing. Meanwhile, Dr. James regrets an offer made in haste; and a student nurse makes a revelation in a secret-sharing session that gets Patsys attention.

6 - Doctor Death

In the Season 2 finale, disturbing news about the hospice program is revealed by a whistle-blower, which could jeopardize the staffs future. Meanwhile, Dawn finds herself with two suitors; and DiDi discusses her salary issues with Dr. James.

6 - The Concert

In the season finale, Phyllis gets the runaround as her mothers condition worsens, improves and worsens again. Jenna tries to leverage her Cleveland opportunity into concessions from Dr. Stickley. DiDis patience wears thin after a debt remains unpaid. Staff members point fingers at each other after an equipment malfunction injures Cordelia, an irascible patient. The staff makes up when a patient dies and comes together to perform their weekly Caregiver Concert for everyone in the ward.