Series synopsis
SkyMed is a Canadian drama television series that premiered on CBC Television on July 10, 2022. It was created by Julie Puckrin. It stars Natasha Calis, Morgan Holmstrom, Praneet Akilla and Aason Nadjiwan.
Life, death and drama at 20,000 feet. The series weaves together intense character journeys and high-stakes medical rescues, as we follow the triumphs, heartbreaks and tribulations of budding nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada. They’re all in over their heads, and on their own, with no one to rely on but each other.
Premise
Life, death and drama at 20,000 feet. The series weaves together intense character journeys and high-stakes medical rescues, as we follow the triumphs, heartbreaks and tribulations of budding nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada. They’re all in over their heads, and on their own, with no one to rely on but each other.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Natasha Calis as Hayley
- Morgan Holmstrom as Crystal
- Praneet Akilla as Chopper
- Aason Nadjiwan as Bodie
- Mercedes Morris as Lexi
- Thomas Elms as Nowak
- Kheon Clarke as Tristan
- Rebecca Kwan as Emma
Supporting cast
- Braeden Clarke as Jeremy
- Emilia McCarthy as Madison Van Camp
- Patrick Kwok-Choon as Trevor
- Jeff Teravainen as Pierce
- Aaron Ashmore as Wheezer
- Vern 'Coot' Bird as GEORGE
- John B. Lowe as DOC
- Brandon McEwan as Evan
- Meegwun Fairbrother as Malcolm
- Kowen Cadorath as Hayden
- Drew Adkins as Shifty Kid
- Zaarin Bushra as Tammy
Guest cast
- John B. Lowe as DOC
- Brandon McEwan as Evan
- Meegwun Fairbrother as Malcolm
- Kowen Cadorath as Hayden
- Drew Adkins as Shifty Kid
- Zaarin Bushra as Tammy
- Saad Siddiqui as Ravi
- Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Ashley
- Jason Paul as Mikey
- Tony Nappo as Russ
- Billy Merasty as Glen
- Cherish Violet Blood as Barbara
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | July 10, 2022 | September 4, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 9 | October 1, 2023 | November 26, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 9 | January 5, 2025 | March 2, 2025 |
| Season 4 | 8 | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilots and Nurses and Bears, Oh My Nurse-out-of-water Hayley joins the fast-paced team of nurses and pilots at SkyMed, flying air ambulances and saving lives in rugged Northern Manitoba. |
July 10, 2022 |
| 2 |
Line Indoc Going flight line, Lexi locks horns with Bodie, while Crystal tries to get to the bottom of what Jeremy’s been smuggling – and how it’s connected to Wheezer’s crash. |
July 17, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Kids Are Alright Bodie struggles to deal with Madison’s pregnancy, while Crystal wrestles with her past, and what it means for her future |
July 24, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Return to Base SkyMed expands its medevac service into new territory, throwing everyone into disarray as familiar faces return – and intriguing new flight crew arrive. |
October 1, 2023 |
| 2 |
Spun Out As the SkyMed crew wait for their fallen team member to wake up, Crystal starts to find her feet as a medical student, and a secret from the past threatens Nowak and Tristan’s relationship. |
October 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
Things That Matter Most The SkyMed team must rally despite personal differences and challenges to search for a missing medevac with four flight crew members aboard. |
October 15, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arrivals, Departures The arrival of a prickly new Chief Nurse throws the whole SkyMed flight crew off-balance until an unexpected accident causes a shocking loss. |
January 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Fire As the SkyMed crew struggle to say a difficult goodbye to a fallen team member, the loss forces each of them to question themselves in different ways. |
January 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Ride Along A film crew follows the team, causing tension; Stef and Chopper handle a tough call and must break protocol, creating more stress for the group. |
January 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Incoming Chief Nurse Hayley and Chief Pilot Wheezer navigate new personalities and fresh drama as SkyMed auditions rookie medics and pilots to join the flight crew. |
May 21, 2026 |
| 2 |
Team Building Hayley and Wheezer clash over management styles and the arrival of his ex-fiancée, as they try to shape the new medics and pilots into a team. |
May 21, 2026 |
| 3 |
Kidneys Out When a kidney mysteriously disappears off a grounded SkyMed plane, the crew must scramble to find the organ while it's still viable. |
May 21, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 10, 2022 |
| Last aired | May 21, 2026 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | continue |