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The story of Hugh Knight, a rising heart surgeon who is gifted, charming and infallible. He is a hedonist who, due to his sheer talent, believes he can live outside the rules. His "work hard,

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Doctor Doctor Season 5 Episode 4 - The Shut Down
    6.9/10(48 votes)

    S5:E4

    Hugh's romance with Sharna hits a rocky patch when she threatens to shut down the hospital. Charlie devises a plan to solve Meryl's legal problems and help Wess family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Doctor Doctor Season 5 Episode 3 - One Dozen Roses
    7.0/10(52 votes)

    S5:E3

    Hugh and Penny lock horns when she returns to work at the hospital; Sharna's mission to clean up Whyhope causes chaos for Ken, Betty, and Meryl.

    Director:Lisa Matthews
    Writer:Tamara Asmar

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  3. Doctor Doctor Season 4 Episode 1 - Hugh Am I?
    7.1/10(90 votes)

    S4:E1

    Hugh becomes distracted from his new daughter Eliza and his Cardiac Unit by the arrival of sexy new doctor, Tara.

    Director:Geoff Bennett
    Writer:Keith Thompson

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  4. Doctor Doctor Season 4 Episode 2 - Don't Stop Me Now
    7.1/10(73 votes)

    S4:E2

    Hugh's superiority has left him without a Cardiac Unit, and without a job. Now freed from Whyhope, he will be able to return to his Sydney life.

    Director:Lisa Matthews
    Writer:Liz Doran

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  5. Doctor Doctor Season 5 Episode 5 - Scream the Impossible Scream
    7.4/10(48 votes)

    S5:E5

    Hugh is forced to choose sides when Meryl plots to destroy Sharna's career. Ken reveals a dark secret when his parents visit Whyhope. Hayley has a crisis of faith when she breaks all ten commandments in one day.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Doctor Doctor Season 1 Episode 1 - Doctor Doctor
    7.6/10(164 votes)

    S1:E1

    After a spectacular fall from grace, hugh-flying heart surgeon Dr hugh knight is forced to work as a country GP in his former home town of Whyhope. Meanwhile, his ex-girlfriend vows to send him packing

    Director:Peter Salmon
    Writer:Tony McNamara

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  7. Doctor Doctor Season 4 Episode 5 - The Getaway
    7.6/10(65 votes)

    S4:E5

    While Penny is away, Hugh and Tara come out to play, and with a little help from Charlie their night takes a dramatic turn as Hugh loses more than his sobriety.

    Director:Erin White
    Writer:Josh Mapleston

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  8. Doctor Doctor Season 5 Episode 7 - Promises, Promises
    7.6/10(49 votes)

    S5:E7

    Penny's teenage son hatches a cunning plan to rekindle the romance between Hugh and Penny. Sharna launches a charm offensive to get Hugh a high-profile job in the city. Meryl and Michael's romance faces a major roadblock.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Doctor Doctor Season 4 Episode 4 - A House Divided
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    S4:E4

    Meryl and Ajax compete for the seat on the council, while Penny and Jarrod are planning to elope.

    Director:Lisa Matthews
    Writer:Angela McDonald

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  10. Doctor Doctor Season 5 Episode 1 - To Me, To You
    7.7/10(63 votes)

    S5:E1

    One year has passed; Whyhope has fallen into catastrophe having been hit with drought, bushfires, and floods, and to make matters worse, the hospital is under lockdown due to an outbreak of asbestos, while patients have been evacuated. Adamant that the hospital will remain closed, Hugh decides to return to Sydney. Charlie and Matt return from Germany when they discover that the Brewery has received negative reviews online. Hayley learns that it was Charlie who wrote the reviews, without Matt's knowledge, so that she could come home. Sharna Bahit arrives in Whyhope when the town is under investigation for corruption, and announces her appointment as Council Administrator, dismissing the entire council.

    Director:Lisa Matthews
    Writer:Keith Thompson

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  11. Doctor Doctor Season 5 Episode 6 - Feelings, Corruption and Taking A Stand
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    S5:E6

    Penny must decide between her loyalty to the hospital and her feelings for Hugh. Meryl's corruption trial takes a surprising twist, and Ajax takes a stand to win back Hayley.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Doctor Doctor Season 4 Episode 3 - Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    S4:E3

    Eliza's other grandmother, Dinah, makes a dramatic entrance.

    Director:Geoff Bennett
    Writer:Timothy Lee

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  13. Doctor Doctor Season 4 Episode 6 - Oh Baby
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    S4:E6

    April is pregnant, and not everyone is as supportive as Matt had hoped, but the netball game between the hospital and mining company takes all the focus.

    Director:Erin White
    Writer:Gretel Vella

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  14. Doctor Doctor Season 1 Episode 2 - Home Sweet Home
    7.9/10(120 votes)

    S1:E2

    Hugh has a shocking introduction to outback medicine when he attends a farm accident. Inspired by Meryl's dodgy dealings, Hugh blackmails mine boss Big Nathan into making a huge donation to the Hospital.

    Director:Peter Salmon
    Writer:Tony McNamara

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  15. Doctor Doctor Season 5 Episode 2 - It Had To Be You
    7.9/10(57 votes)

    S5:E2

    Hugh and Penny set aside their differences to fight for the rights of a terminally ill young mother. As she faces criminal charges, Meryl ropes in Hayley to hide evidence of her corruption from Sharna.

    Director:Erin White
    Writer:Timothy Lee

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  16. Doctor Doctor Season 1 Episode 6 - Golden Harvest
    8.0/10(97 votes)

    S1:E6

    Hugh offends everyone in Whyhope as he desperately tries to hide his secret past. Meryl launches a charm offensive to help Charlie deal with her pregnancy grief.

    Director:Kriv Stenders
    Writer:Tamara Asmar

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  17. Doctor Doctor Season 3 Episode 3 - Shock Rock
    8.0/10(78 votes)

    S3:E3

    The grand opening of Hugh’s new Cardiac Clinic is upset by life-changing news from his ex-wife. Charlie’s life is thrown into disarray when her father makes a surprise visit.

    Director:Lucy Gaffy
    Writer:Liz Doran

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  18. Doctor Doctor Season 3 Episode 4 - Runaway Baby
    8.0/10(73 votes)

    S3:E4

    Meryl and Carlito’s relationship sends shock waves through the Knight family. Tension between Hugh and Penny puts the new cardiac clinic at risk. Matt reconnects with his old high school crush.

    Director:Lucy Gaffy
    Writer:Tamara Asmar

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  19. Doctor Doctor Season 3 Episode 5 - When We Collide
    8.0/10(69 votes)

    S3:E5

    Penny's personal feelings for Hugh spill over into the workplace, with embarrassing results. Charlie and Matt struggle to deal with an unwanted house guest. A high-profile cardiac patient causes problems for Ken and Hugh.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Gretel Vella

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  20. Doctor Doctor Season 4 Episode 7 - The Sum of All Our Choices
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    S4:E7

    A pregnant patient triggers Tara's anxiety and PTSD, while Meryl and Jarrod seek Rod Eagles help, but his price may just be too high for Meryl.

    Director:Geoff Bennett
    Writer:Mithila Gupta

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  21. Doctor Doctor Season 4 Episode 9 - Octopus Trap Heart
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    S4:E9

    Jarrod's new job offer could mean Penny will leave Whyhope forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Doctor Doctor Season 1 Episode 3 - San Francisco
    8.1/10(110 votes)

    S1:E3

    Hugh finds an unlikely test subject for his revolutionary new artificial heart. Passions are aroused when Charlie and Matt host a wild B&S Ball at their Brewery.

    Director:Jeremy Sims
    Writer:Tony McNamara

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  23. Doctor Doctor Season 1 Episode 4 - I Need Another Drink
    8.1/10(104 votes)

    S1:E4

    Hugh makes an emergency visit to the city to salvage his career, and learns a family secret that will change his life forever. Charlie's frustration with Meryl's meddling reaches crisis point, and she takes sweet revenge.

    Director:Jeremy Sims
    Writer:Alice Bell

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  24. Doctor Doctor Season 1 Episode 7 - This Is Not a Love Song
    8.1/10(96 votes)

    S1:E7

    Hugh and Penny are forced together during an overnight trip to a coal mine. Meryl turns failure into success when she unveils a new statue to commemorate the town. Aoife confesses her love for Hugh.

    Director:Peter Salmon
    Writer:Liz Doran

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  25. Doctor Doctor Season 2 Episode 1 - What Difference the Day Makes
    8.1/10(92 votes)

    S2:E1

    Hugh is facing his biggest crisis yet when his love life, career and family are all in desperate need of a help. Charlie plays dirty to win back Matt, while Meryl's election as town Mayor is overshadowed by fraud.

    Director:Ian Watson
    Writer:Tony McNamara

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Shut Down" is the worst rated episode of "Doctor Doctor". It scored 6.9/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/19/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "One Dozen Roses".