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The Best Episodes of A Very Peculiar Practice Season 1

Every episode of A Very Peculiar Practice Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Very Peculiar Practice Season 1!

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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 of colleagues.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Very Peculiar Practice Season 1 Episode 1 - A Very Long Way from Anywhere
    8.1/10(45 votes)

    #1 - A Very Long Way from Anywhere

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  2. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 1 Episode 2 - We Love You, That's Why We're Here
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #2 - We Love You, That's Why We're Here

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  3. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 1 Episode 3 - Wives of Great Men
    8.7/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Wives of Great Men

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  4. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 1 Episode 4 - Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Black Bob's Hamburger Suit

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  5. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 1 Episode 5 - Contact Tracer
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Contact Tracer

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  6. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 1 Episode 6 - The Hit List
    8.6/10(31 votes)

    #6 - The Hit List

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  7. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 1 Episode 7 - Catastrophe Theory
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #7 - Catastrophe Theory

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Very Long Way from Anywhere" is the best rated episode of "A Very Peculiar Practice" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Andrew Davies, it aired on 5/21/1986. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "We Love You, That's Why We're Here".