The Mercy Ships
Step aboard the world's two largest civilian-run hospital ships and meet the incredible international volunteers bringing hope and healing to coastal Africa. This behind-the-scenes journey reveals what it's like to live and work on a hospital ship, facing tears, trials, setbacks, and triumphs. From life-changing surgeries to moments of everyday courage, experience the powerful stories of compassion and perseverance that unfold at sea.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Wedding Bells and Sirens
18-06-202527mA crew member is invited to a patient's wedding, but a medical emergency breaks out on board.
- Ep 2
2.Building Hope and Healing
18-06-202526mCarpenters race against a deadline to build something special as a song takes shape.
- Ep 3
3.Dives and Drives
18-06-202526mA team risks diving below the ship while another crew member ventures into town for materials
- Ep 4
4.Reunions and Celebrations
18-06-202526mCrew members are reunited, and a beach day for the youth group is threatened by rain.
- Ep 5
5.Only God Can Do It
18-06-202528mThe fire team responds to alarms as children from a blind school come aboard to perform.
- Ep 6
6.Lights, Camera, Surprise
18-06-202529mCrew members participate in a 48-hour film festival contest while a surprise visitor arrives.
- Ep 7
7.Family Ties and Date Night
18-06-202527mA couple enjoys a date night ashore while another family visits a local patient's home.
- Ep 8
8.The Gift of Love
18-06-202528mCrew members create a farewell gift for a departing security staff member.
- Ep 9
9.Stowaways vs Soccer
18-06-202526mSecurity searches for stowaways as the crew prepares to leave port, while others prepare for a soccer match.
- Ep 10
10.The Big Event
18-06-202527mAs the ships conclude their service, the final patients go ashore and a celebration is planned.
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