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The Worst Episodes of Dr. Death

Every episode of Dr. Death ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dr. Death!

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

Worst Episodes Summary

"Like Magic" is the worst rated episode of "Dr. Death". It scored 7.1/10 based on 244 votes. Directed by Jennifer Morrison and written by Ashley Michel Hoban, it aired on 12/21/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Worth the Risk".

  • Like Magic
    7.1/10244 votes
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    #1 - Like Magic

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/21/2023

    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.

    Director: Jennifer Morrison

    Writer: Ashley Michel Hoban

  • Worth the Risk
    7.2/10182 votes
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    #2 - Worth the Risk

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/21/2023

    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.

    Director: Jennifer Morrison

    Writer: N/A

  • The Horizon
    7.3/10167 votes
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    #3 - The Horizon

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/21/2023

    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.

    Director: Jennifer Morrison

    Writer: N/A

  • Ain't No Bum
    7.4/10572 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers
    7.4/10163 votes
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    #5 - Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/21/2023

    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: N/A

  • Dock Ellis
    7.5/10541 votes
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    #6 - 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
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    #7 - 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

  • Tarantela Telaraña
    7.6/10160 votes
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    #8 - Tarantela Telaraña

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/21/2023

    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.

    Director: Jennifer Morrison

    Writer: N/A

  • Diplos
    7.7/10706 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • Feet of Clay
    7.7/10452 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • The Fog
    7.7/10148 votes
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    #11 - The Fog

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/21/2023

    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: N/A

  • Compassionate Uses
    7.7/10141 votes
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    #12 - Compassionate Uses

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/21/2023

    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: N/A

  • The $?!& in the Bed
    7.8/10486 votes
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    #13 - 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
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    #14 - 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

  • Hardwood Floors
    8.2/10495 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • 191
    8.8/10292 votes
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    #16 - 191

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/21/2023

    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: N/A