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The Best Episodes of Doctor Finlay Season 1

Every episode of Doctor Finlay Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Doctor Finlay Season 1!

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Following his service in World War II, Doctor Finlay returns to the practice at Arden House. This is at a time when the National Health Service is about to be instituted.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Doctor Finlay Season 1 Episode 1 - The Return
    7.3/10(55 votes)

    #1 - The Return

    S1:E1

    Dr. Finlay returns from serving his country as a doctor in WWII, and the practice takes on a new partner, Dr. Neil. Finlay's personal life isn't turning out quite as he expected, and some questions are raised about Dr. Cameron's treatment of a patient.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Doctor Finlay Season 1 Episode 2 - Working Together
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #2 - Working Together

    S1:E2

    A contrast between two families expecting a child, one well off and the other working class. Also, is a child's illness merely an attention-getting ploy, or is she suffering something more serious?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Doctor Finlay Season 1 Episode 3 - Winning the Peace
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #3 - Winning the Peace

    S1:E3

    Parents try to protect their child, in any way they can. Also, Dr. Cameron befriends some German soldiers at a nearby POW camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Doctor Finlay Season 1 Episode 4 - A Bitter Pill
    7.4/10(45 votes)

    #4 - A Bitter Pill

    S1:E4

    An urgent smallpox vaccination program is underway in Tannochbrae. Also, Dr. Neil suspects that Mary Thomson's illness remains because she is not taking her medicine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Doctor Finlay Season 1 Episode 5 - Forbidden Fruit
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    #5 - Forbidden Fruit

    S1:E5

    A patient of Dr. Finlay's breaks down in the surgery when he implies that her ailments are psychosomatic. Also, Dr. Cameron continues his lectures to the German prisoners of war at the local camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Doctor Finlay Season 1 Episode 6 - The Good Doctor
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    #6 - The Good Doctor

    S1:E6

    With Janet off to Glasgow with Angus Livingstone, Dr. Neil attempts to do the cooking at Arden House. Also, Dr. Finlay and Dr. Gilmore once again cross swords about the National Health Service.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Return" is the best rated episode of "Doctor Finlay" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/9/1993. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Working Together".