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The Best Episodes of Dr. Death

Every episode of Dr. Death ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dr. Death!

The Best Episodes of Dr. Death

An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.

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  1. Background image for 191
    8.8/10(328 votes)

    #1 - 191

    S2:E5

    Yesim, a young Turkish woman, travels to Sweden for a consultation and ends up on Dr. Macchiarini’s operating table. Dr. Gamelli fights to keep Yesim alive and forcefully raises concerns about Macchiarini’s procedure.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Hardwood Floors
    8.2/10(517 votes)

    #2 - Hardwood Floors

    S1:E8

    Duntsch's victims confront him as Henderson, Kirby and Shughart set out to put him behind bars.

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  3. Background image for The $?!& in the Bed
    7.8/10(503 votes)

    #3 - The $?!& in the Bed

    S1:E5

    Duntsch begins operating in Dallas; Henderson and Kirby gain an ally in stopping Duntsch.

    Director:So Yong Kim
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  4. Background image for Occam's Razor
    7.8/10(481 votes)

    #4 - Occam's Razor

    S1:E6

    Duntsch attempts to fix a disastrous surgery; Shughart builds her case against Duntsch.

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  5. Background image for Diplos
    7.7/10(730 votes)

    #5 - Diplos

    S1:E1

    Two doctors investigate the maiming and death of patients at the hands of a Dallas neurosurgeon.

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  6. Background image for Feet of Clay
    7.7/10(468 votes)

    #6 - Feet of Clay

    S1:E7

    Duntsch tries to mount a defense; Henderson, Kirby and Shughart seek answers to lingering questions.

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  8. Background image for Compassionate Uses
    7.7/10(164 votes)

    #7 - Compassionate Uses

    S2:E7

    Doctors Gamelli, Svensson and Lasbrey blow the whistle on Macchiarini but face the consequences. In Russia, Paolo convinces Yulia to go through with the surgery. Benita struggles to tell her story.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink
    7.6/10(549 votes)

    #8 - An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink

    S1:E4

    Henderson and Kirby crash a function in Duntsch's honor; Duntsch sets up his practice in Texas.

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  10. Background image for Tarantela Telaraña
    7.6/10(182 votes)

    #9 - Tarantela Telaraña

    S2:E4

    In the past, doctors in Sweden and Belgium suspect that Dr. Macchiarini is not running animal trials and is instead experimenting on people. Benita realizes Paolo’s promises are lies and uncovers dark secrets from his past.

    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for The Fog
    7.6/10(171 votes)

    #10 - The Fog

    S2:E6

    In Russia, Macchiarini is set to perform elective surgery on the wife of an oligarch, but Dr. Lasbrey convinces her to postpone it. Benita realizes Paolo’s lies go deeper than she thought. Ana returns to Sweden and confirms her suspicions.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Dock Ellis
    7.5/10(558 votes)

    #11 - Dock Ellis

    S1:E3

    Duntsch meets his mentor; Henderson and Kirby explore the medical system.

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  13. Background image for Ain't No Bum
    7.4/10(590 votes)

    #12 - Ain't No Bum

    S1:E2

    Henderson and Kirby try to strip Duntsch of his medical license; Duntsch joins the football team.

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  14. Background image for Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers
    7.4/10(185 votes)

    #13 - Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers

    S2:E8

    The doctors in Sweden defend their findings to the Karolinska board, and their report leaks to the press. Benita’s colleague publishes the story of Paolo’s deception and misconduct. Swedish authorities make a decision about Macchiarini’s case.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for The Horizon
    7.3/10(190 votes)

    #14 - The Horizon

    S2:E3

    In 2012 Stockholm, another Dr. Macchiarini surgery ends tragically. In the present, Benita meets Paolo’s parents and decides to investigate his background before moving with him to Barcelona.

    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Worth the Risk
    7.2/10(205 votes)

    #15 - Worth the Risk

    S2:E2

    In 2012, Macchiarini’s research gets published after his patient in Sweden is asymptomatic two months post-surgery. In the present, Hannah suffers complications. Paolo and Benita grow closer. Paolo seeks new patients to expand his practice.

    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Like Magic
    7.1/10(272 votes)

    #16 - Like Magic

    S2:E1

    In 2012, Dr. Macchiarini performs a breakthrough thoracic surgery, but some colleagues in Sweden question his science. In the present, Macchiarini operates on Hannah and becomes romantically involved with Benita, a news producer covering the surgery.

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Best Episodes Summary

"191" is the best rated episode of "Dr. Death". It scored 8.8/10 based on 328 votes. Directed by Laura Belsey and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/21/2023. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hardwood Floors".