8.0/1020 votesLoading...#1 - 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
8.1/1024 votesLoading...#2 - 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
8.2/1021 votesLoading...#3 - 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
8.3/1040 votesLoading...#4 - 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
8.3/1020 votesLoading...#5 - 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
8.3/1016 votesLoading...#6 - 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
8.3/1015 votesLoading...#7 - 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
8.4/1033 votesLoading...#8 - 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
8.4/1016 votesLoading...#9 - 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
8.5/1017 votesLoading...#10 - 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
8.6/1020 votesLoading...#11 - 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
8.7/1027 votesLoading...#12 - 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
8.8/1028 votesLoading...#13 - 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
9.0/1031 votesLoading...#14 - 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 Worst Episodes of A Very Peculiar Practice
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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...
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Network:BBC Two
Worst Episodes Summary
"The New Frontier" is the worst rated episode of "A Very Peculiar Practice". It scored 8/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Andrew Davies, it aired on 3/2/1988. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Black Bob's Hamburger Suit".