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The Best Episodes of Doctor Odyssey Season 1

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

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Max is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 13 - Spring Break
    7.7/10(330 votes)

    S1:E13

    Spring break hits The Odyssey as three college "vixens" set their sights on Max. Meanwhile, Tristan faces his drinking problem while other passengers' struggles keep the medical team on their toes.

    Director:Steven Canals
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Liz Friedman

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  2. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 17 - The Wave (1)
    7.7/10(262 votes)

    S1:E17

    After Max's declaration fractures his relationship with Avery, he leaves the ship and finds himself caught in an earthquake, which triggers a tsunami warning. With The Odyssey forced to leave port, Max races to return before it's too late.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 11 - Casino Week
    7.5/10(384 votes)

    S1:E11

    It's Casino Week aboard The Odyssey, and unexpected guest Athena Grant suspects two passengers are targeting the ship's vault. Enlisting Max's help, Athena raises the stakes in a dangerous game where not everyone will end up with a winning hand.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 14 - Hot Tub Week
    7.5/10(316 votes)

    S1:E14

    Cheerleaders aboard The Odyssey bring nostalgia, but when Avery receives troubling news, Max and Tristan step in to support her. Meanwhile, Tristan explores sobriety while Captain Massey's stress takes a physical toll.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Jessica Grasl

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  5. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 15 - Crew Week
    7.4/10(285 votes)

    S1:E15

    Crew week on The Odyssey sends Max back to his hometown for answers, while Tristan reveals Avery's secret to Vivian. As Munroe fights a parasitic infection, Avery pressures Rosie to face a medical condition she's been hiding.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Jon Robin Baitz, Jamie Pachino

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  6. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 18 - The Wave (2)
    7.4/10(247 votes)

    S1:E18

    When Max's transmission goes silent, he and Barry seek refuge in an abandoned church while Tristan takes charge of The Odyssey. With time running out, Avery leads a high-stakes rescue mission to find Max.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 5 - Halloween Week
    7.1/10(526 votes)

    S1:E5

    It's Halloween on The Odyssey, featuring a high-stakes costume contest; but when a zombie-like illness plagues select passengers, the festivities take a dark turn. Meanwhile, Avery and Max embark on a rescue mission.

    Director:Tessa Blake
    Writers:Joe Baken, Byron Crawford

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  8. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 9 - Shark Attack! (1)
    7.1/10(446 votes)

    S1:E9

    Max and Avery are at a crossroads as Avery faces a difficult pregnancy decision. Meanwhile, after Munroe is bitten by a shark, the Odyssey takes a dangerous detour to rescue a sinking boat, where a mysterious new passenger catches Max's eye.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writers:Mike Schaub, Liz Friedman

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  9. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 12 - Sophisticated Ladies Week
    7.1/10(378 votes)

    S1:E12

    Tristan strives to prove himself to Avery, while Captain Massey is shaken by shocking news. Meanwhile, Sophisticated Ladies Week brings a disruptive passenger onboard, while the crew navigates the delicate care of a terminal patient.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken

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  10. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 4 - Wellness Week
    7.0/10(556 votes)

    S1:E4

    During a week dedicated to wellness, The Odyssey ironically finds itself overwhelmed by a surge of ailing patients. Meanwhile, Tristan's new romance sparks jealousy, and Capt. Massey must bring the ship to safety in the midst of a hurricane.

    Director:John J. Gray
    Writers:Joe Baken, Byron Crawford

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  11. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 16 - Double-Booked
    7.0/10(269 votes)

    S1:E16

    Mayhem ensues on The Odyssey when high-profile book tours for trad wives and sex-positive groups are double-booked. As tensions rise, Max, Avery and Tristan provide medical attention to both VIP authors.

    Director:Yona Speidel
    Writers:Russel Friend, Jamie Pachino

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  12. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 10 - Shark Attack!: Orca! (2)
    6.9/10(372 votes)

    S1:E10

    Amid a power outage, Max, Tristan, Avery, and Brooke struggle to treat shark-inflicted wounds. As romantic tensions flare between Max and Brooke and new sparks fly between two former flames, the team must perform an emergency operation.

    Director:Michael Medico
    Writers:Russel Friend, Jamie Pachino

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  13. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 2 - Singles Week
    6.8/10(722 votes)

    S1:E2

    It's Singles Week on The Odyssey, and lust is in the air. As Max, Tristan and Avery navigate their relationship, the crew fends off advances from passengers. With rising desire and quickly spreading ailments, Max and the team rush to restore order.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken

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  14. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 6 - I Always Cry at Weddings
    6.7/10(638 votes)

    S1:E6

    When a wealthy family charters The Odyssey for a weeklong wedding cruise, all eyes are on the "bridezilla" as she wreaks havoc on board. Amid the chaos, love and lust manage to find their way through the air with sparks flying among the crew.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Joe Baken

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  15. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 8 - Quackers
    6.7/10(435 votes)

    S1:E8

    It's Quakers Week, and the ship is bustling with guests obsessed with a quirky trend taking over the cruising industry: rubber duckies. As the voyage unfolds, Avery receives unexpected news.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz

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  16. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.6/10(886 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Odyssey's new onboard doctor, Max Bankman gets acquainted with Capt. Massey and his medical team, Avery and Tristan, while treating crises miles from shore.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken

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  17. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 7 - Oh, Daddy!
    6.6/10(539 votes)

    S1:E7

    Bears, otters and cubs on board can only mean one thing: It's Gay Week on The Odyssey. As Max, Avery and Tristan navigate their relationships, Capt. Massey's brother arrives with an unexpected guest.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Joe Baken, Byron Crawford

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  18. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 3 - Plastic Surgery Week
    6.4/10(667 votes)

    S1:E3

    Plastic Surgery Week on The Odyssey brings new faces and fresh features to be carefully maintained by the medical team. Meanwhile, when the owner's wife comes on board, Capt. Massey must juggle charm and skillful dodging to sidestep her advances.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Spring Break" is the best rated episode of "Doctor Odyssey" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 330 votes. Directed by Steven Canals and written by Ryan Murphy, Liz Friedman, it aired on 4/3/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Wave (1)".