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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 Worst Episode
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    A Very Peculiar Practice Season 2 Episode 1 - The New Frontier
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #1 - The New Frontier

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  2. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 2 Episode 3 - May the Force Be with You
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #2 - May the Force Be with You

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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

    #3 - 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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  4. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 2 Episode 2 - Art and Illusion
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Art and Illusion

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  5. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 2 Episode 5 - Values of the Family
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Values of the Family

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  6. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 2 Episode 7 - Death of a University
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Death of a University

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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

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

    #8 - 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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  9. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 2 Episode 4 - Bad Vibrations
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Bad Vibrations

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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  10. A Very Peculiar Practice Season 2 Episode 6 - The Big Squeeze
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #10 - The Big Squeeze

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Davies

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

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

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

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

    #14 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The New Frontier" is the worst rated episode of "A Very Peculiar Practice". It scored 7.6/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Andrew Davies, it aired on 3/2/1988. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "May the Force Be with You".