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The Best Episodes of Dr. Death Season 1

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

An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Peacock

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Diplos" is the best rated episode of "Dr. Death" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 705 votes. Directed by Maggie Kiley and written by Patrick Macmanus, it aired on 7/15/2021. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Ain't No Bum".

  • Diplos
    7.7/10705 votes

    #1 - Diplos

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2021

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

    Director: Maggie Kiley

    Writer: Patrick Macmanus

  • Ain't No Bum
    7.4/10572 votes

    #2 - Ain't No Bum

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2021

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

    Director: Maggie Kiley

    Writer: Ashley Michel Hoban

  • Dock Ellis
    7.5/10541 votes

    #3 - Dock Ellis

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2021

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

    Director: Jennifer Morrison

    Writer: Evan Wright

  • An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink
    7.6/10531 votes

    #4 - An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/2021

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

    Director: Jennifer Morrison

    Writer: Ahmadu Garba

  • The $?!& in the Bed
    7.8/10486 votes

    #5 - The $?!& in the Bed

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2021

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

    Director: So Yong Kim

    Writer: Matthew White

  • Occam's Razor
    7.8/10465 votes

    #6 - Occam's Razor

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2021

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

    Director: So Yong Kim

    Writer: Maxwell Michael Towson, Sara Pearson

  • Feet of Clay
    7.7/10452 votes

    #7 - Feet of Clay

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2021

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

    Director: So Yong Kim

    Writer: Ashley Michel Hoban, Ahmadu Garba

  • Hardwood Floors
    8.2/10495 votes

    #8 - Hardwood Floors

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/15/2021

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

    Director: So Yong Kim

    Writer: Patrick Macmanus