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The Best Episodes of A Very Peculiar Practice

Every episode of A Very Peculiar Practice ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Very Peculiar Practice!

A young and idealistic Doctor Stephen Daker arrives at Lowlands University to work at the Health Centre, but has to cope with an eccentric set...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:BBC Two

Best Episodes Summary

"Wives of Great Men" is the best rated episode of "A Very Peculiar Practice". It scored 9/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Andrew Davies, it aired on 6/4/1986. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Hit List".

  • Wives of Great Men
    9.0/1031 votes
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    #1 - Wives of Great Men

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/4/1986

    Stephen has a problem on his hands when his diagnosis of Professor Furie's illness meets with violent opposition from the patient himself.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • The Hit List
    8.8/1028 votes
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    #2 - The Hit List

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/24/1986

    When the Vice Chancellor tries to involve the medical practice in another of his schemes, Stephen and Jock decide he must not succeed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Contact Tracer
    8.7/1027 votes
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    #3 - Contact Tracer

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/17/1986

    Stephen and his colleagues have a crisis on their hands when an epidemic hits the campus. Trying to trace the source proves as difficult as keeping the news from the Vice Chancellor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Bad Vibrations
    8.6/1020 votes
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    #4 - Bad Vibrations

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/23/1988

    Jack Daniel has a new vision for Lowlands, visions that start to concern Stephen more and more, especially since it causes trouble with the students.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Death of a University
    8.5/1017 votes
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    #5 - Death of a University

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/13/1988

    Jack Daniels has to face the revolts on campus, when he makes a tragic decision affecting everyone.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • We Love You, That's Why We're Here
    8.4/1033 votes
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    #6 - We Love You, That's Why We're Here

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/28/1986

    Stephen is filled with panic and terror when Jock gives him the prime job on the first day of term.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Values of the Family
    8.4/1016 votes
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    #7 - Values of the Family

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/30/1988

    Jack Daniels suddenly starts to hail the traditional family values - something that raises Stephen's and George's suspicions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • A Very Long Way From Anywhere
    8.3/1040 votes
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    #8 - A Very Long Way From Anywhere

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/21/1986

    With a new job and a fresh start in life, Dr Stephen Daker's enthusiasm knows no bounds until he meets his new colleagues at the University Medical Practice.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Art and Illusion
    8.3/1020 votes
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    #9 - Art and Illusion

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/1988

    The head of the art history department tries to save his job with an endowment of fake paintings while Steven struggles with the contradictory behavior of Grete.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • May the Force Be With You
    8.3/1016 votes
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    #10 - May the Force Be With You

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/16/1988

    Bob's dream of success and recognition is in danger after a night full of crime and mayhem. Untouched by these events Stephen and Rose spend the best time of their lives.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • The Big Squeeze
    8.3/1015 votes
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    #11 - The Big Squeeze

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/6/1988

    Professor George Bunn still has to face an ongoing conspiracy, but then suddenly he gets unexpected help.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Catastrophe Theory
    8.2/1021 votes
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    #12 - Catastrophe Theory

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/2/1986

    A 25% cut in funding causes hysteria within the University, with the Vice Chancellor and the medical practice doing their utmost to keep their jobs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
    8.1/1024 votes
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    #13 - Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/10/1986

    Bob tries to enlist Stephen's help in a doubtful research project which he sees as the answer to all his problems. The result, however, is far from what he expected.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • The New Frontier
    8.0/1020 votes
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    #14 - The New Frontier

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/2/1988

    Dr Stephen Daker returns to his position as chief of the Lowlands University medical practice to find an American installed as vice chancellor and to face charges of unprofessional conduct from a volatile Polish professor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Andrew Davies