‘Doctor Odyssey’ Midseason Return Details: Shark Attack, ‘9-1-1’ Crossover & More Details

In just a few weeks, Doctor Odyssey will return to bring some heat to this long winter (take that, Punxsutawney Phil). And with it will come another disaster… and a toothy one, at that.

After making a big splash on ABC this fall, the freshman medical drama went on hiatus after its midseason finale episode, “Quackers,” aired in late November (and left fans hanging on a major cliffhanger, no less). So when will the show return with more episodes? And what can fans expect when it does come back?

Here’s a look at what we know so far.

When does Doctor Odyssey return with new episodes?

The midseason premiere — which is a two-parter! — will take place on Thursday, March 6, at the show’s usual timeslot of 9/8c on ABC.

What should we expect from Doctor Odyssey‘s midseason premiere?

The first new episode of the back half of Season 1 is titled “Shark Attack!” and the logline for the new episode is as follows: “Max and Avery are at a crossroads as Avery faces a difficult pregnancy decision. Meanwhile, after Munroe is bitten by a shark, the Odyssey takes a dangerous detour to rescue a sinking boat, where a mysterious new passenger catches Max’s eye.”

In the trailer for the episode, the medical crew contends with the victims of some very, very hungry predators, and they have a little bit of help of a trauma surgeon named Brooke Lane, who’s portrayed by Adrienne Palicki.

Meanwhile, Captain Massey explains the spate of attacks by saying, “Sharks are territorial. They hold grudges. We’re moving right through their breeding waters.” They’ll have to rush to save the passengers of a nearby boat from the swarm.

The first photos of the episode show a beach-in’ encounter indeed.

Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale, Marcus Emanuel Mitchel, and Joshua Jackson / ABC

Sean Teale and Marcus Emmanuel Mitchell / ABC

The second part of the “Shark Attack!” series, subtitled “Orca!” will air on March 13, and the logline for the episode is as follows: “Amid a power outage, Max, Tristan, Avery, and Brooke struggle to treat shark-inflicted wounds. As romantic tensions flare between Max and Brooke and new sparks fly between two former flames, the team must perform an emergency operation.”

Is there a crossover with 9-1-1?

Yes! ABC announced that the disaster procedural will crossover with Doctor Odyssey on the episode airing March 20. The logline for the episode, titled “Casino Week,” reads, “It’s Casino Week aboard The Odyssey, and unexpected guest Athena Grant suspects two passengers are targeting the ship’s vault. Enlisting Max’s help, Athena raises the stakes in a dangerous game where not everyone will end up with a winning hand.” Read more about the 9-1-1 and Doctor Odyssey crossover event right here.

What else is there to know about Doctor Odyssey‘s return?

The second half of Season 1 will also feature Paris Jackson as a guest who falls faint due to a mysterious illness outbreak that also compromises the health of Max (Joshua Jackson). Charlotte Lawrence, Ava Phillippe, and Rumer Willis will also serve as guest stars.

A separate video preview for the season’s return also reveals the return of Shania Twain to her role as Heather, whom she played in “Singles Week,” and Paris Jackson  Judging from the face masks, it’s probably an airborne virus, so could it be a Covid outbreak? That’d certainly be a full-circle experience for Max, who almost died from it before joining the ship.

The preview also makes it clear that the premiere will pick up on where the show left off in the midseason finale, as Avery (Phillipa Soo) grapples with an unexpected pregnancy and doesn’t know whether it’s Max’s or Tristan’s (Sean Teale) — or if she even wants to know. In the sneak peek, Tristan seems to think she’s made her decision.

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About that issue, Joshua Jackson teased to Deadline, “Obviously, we’ve just dropped a bombshell here at the midseason break, so a good portion of the rest of the season will be dealing with the fallout from that bombshell. Other than that, I think…you’ve seen is what the show is. Our characters will continue to love each other, argue with each other, bicker with each other, come back together, break apart, do all those fun things.”

What should fans expect from the back half of Doctor Odyssey‘s first season?

Phillipa Soo told TV Insider in November, “We’re in the middle of filming right now, and it continues to do its thing. It’s exciting and lots of unexpected things.” Meanwhile, the show’s captain, Don Johnson, also teased of the show’s return, “I can tell you this: As far as I can see, when you get to the end of this season, you’re gonna know that you’re on a hell of a ride.” One possibility? Jackson has been openly pushing for a Broadway-themed episode to honor Soo’s bona fides as a venerated stage star.

Doctor Odyssey, Midseason Premiere, March 6, 9/8c, ABC