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The Worst Episodes of Doctor John

Every episode of Doctor John ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Doctor John!

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Cha Yo-Han—an arrogant but genius doctor of anesthesiology—and Kang Shi-Young—a smart, warm resident of anesthesiology—work together to help people with mysterious cases of acute or chronic pain.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Doctor John Season 1 Episode 1 - Between hope and despair
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Between hope and despair

    S1:E1

    Hours before leaving the country, Kang Si-yeong steps in as a correctional physician and saves a life with the helping hand of Cha Yo-han.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 3 - Champions
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Champions

    S1:E3

    Yo-han's past precedes him at his new workplace. Dreading a painful future, a famous athlete makes a heart-stopping request.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 11 - Up
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Up

    S1:E11

    During an investigation into a patient's switched-off ventilator, Seok-gi is surprised by the findings and Yo-han's actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 2 - 0.00001% hope
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 0.00001% hope

    S1:E2

    Lee Yu-jun warns Si-yeong about Yo-han. When she confronts Yo-han about his diagnosis and crime, he questions the source of her anger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 4 - Facing your fears
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Facing your fears

    S1:E4

    Si-yeong begins to understand Yo-han’s philosophy on pain management upon hearing the full account of the events from three years ago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 5 - 21g, the Weight of a Soul
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 21g, the Weight of a Soul

    S1:E5

    As patients fill the Pain Management Center, one in particular catches Yo-han's eye with his lack of symptoms. Son Seok-gi approaches Si-yeong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 6 - Memories of pain
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Memories of pain

    S1:E6

    Yo-han lets history convince a young patient to undergo major surgery. Si-yeong wins Yo-han's praises for finding answers through patients' stories.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 7 - Secrets & lies
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Secrets & lies

    S1:E7

    Si-yeong becomes the first person to learn of Yo-han's secret. A suspected pandemic-infected patient enters the Pain Management Center.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 8 - Understanding someone
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Understanding someone

    S1:E8

    The pain management team diagnoses a patient at war with unknown demons. Heo Jun asks for forgiveness. Si-yeong confesses her feelings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 9 - Terminal: Terminally ill, incurable
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Terminal: Terminally ill, incurable

    S1:E9

    A former actress receives treatment for a rare kind of cancer. Yo-han starts to experience worrying symptoms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 10 - An ominous foreboding on a sunny afternoon
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - An ominous foreboding on a sunny afternoon

    S1:E10

    Yo-han's doctor tells him to choose between his career and his life. Min Tae-gyeong makes up her mind about her husband. A patient loses all hope.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 12 - Schrödinger's Cat
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Schrödinger's Cat

    S1:E12

    Si-yeong embraces her role as Yo-han's guardian. A young patient returns with new symptoms. Yo-han and Seok-gi learn about each other's conditions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 13 - The promise of trying
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The promise of trying

    S1:E13

    Without consulting Seok-gi, Chae Eun-jeong takes matters into her own hands by publicly questioning Yo-han's qualifications to treat patients.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 14 - Select any
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Select any

    S1:E14

    Seok-gi gets a tip from an unexpected source. At the disciplinary hearing, Yo-han's supporters advocate on his behalf.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 15 - The mind of the departed
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The mind of the departed

    S1:E15

    Si-yeong tearfully bids farewell to loved ones. After pushing her away out of fear, Yo-han finally gives her his answer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Doctor John Season 1 Episode 16 - Breaking up is like breaking up with someone you hope to see again someday
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Breaking up is like breaking up with someone you hope to see again someday

    S1:E16

    To Si-yeong's relief and disbelief, Yo-han reappears in front of her after three years of silence. His vision for healing comes to fruition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Between hope and despair" is the worst rated episode of "Doctor John". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/19/2019. This episode scored 8.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Champions".