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Dr. Ken is a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. However, these good intentions

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 14 - A Day in the Life
    8.0/10(84 votes)

    S2:E14

    Amy, the producer of a documentary health series, follows Ken around to record a typical day at an HMO, giving Ken his big moment in the limelight. But much to Ken's chagrin, a series of the less than thrilling day-to-day parts of the job at Welltopia leads Ken to doubt his own career choice.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Mary Fitzgerald

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  2. Dr. Ken Season 1 Episode 14 - Dave's Valentine
    7.8/10(110 votes)

    S1:E14

    Dave's date to the Valentine's Day dance ends up being the daughter of a well-known, successful malpractice lawyer who does not like Ken. Julie feels rejected by Topher.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writers:Paul O'Toole, Andy St. Clair

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  3. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 3 - Dr. Ken's Banquet Snub
    7.8/10(78 votes)

    S2:E3

    When a neighbor girl stands outside the kitchen window staring at Albert, Molly and D.K. try to scare her off. Meanwhile, Ken is surprised when he learns that Pat, instead of him, is asked to emcee this year's annual Welltopia banquet; and Clark and Damona debate relationship styles as it relates to their individual partners.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Hilary Winston

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  4. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 11 - A Park Family Christmas
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    S2:E11

    Allison wants to show her fun side to her Welltopia coworkers and offers the Park home for the office holiday party, but Ken isn't onboard with the idea. Meanwhile, Clark truly wants to give his boyfriend, Connor, the perfect present, but Connor upstages him with the ultimate gift; for the library's Christmas party, D.K. dresses up as an unlikely Santa and Dave dons elf garb; and Molly tries to impress a Stanford University official.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Tim Doyle

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  5. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 17 - Pat's Rash
    7.8/10(74 votes)

    S2:E17

    Pat refuses to accept Ken's diagnosis that his stressful relationship with girlfriend Megan is causing his mysterious rash. Meanwhile, Dave wonders how he can break up with Emily without hurting her feelings, and Clark invites Allison to a new meditation studio.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Lisa McQuillan

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  6. Dr. Ken Season 1 Episode 6 - Ken Teaches Molly a Lesson
    7.7/10(121 votes)

    S1:E6

    Molly admits to taking a sip of beer at a party, but insists she hated it and didn't drink the rest. While Allison is happy Molly is being honest with them, Ken is afraid of losing his little girl and uses the opportunity to explain to her what alcohol does to the body... in medical terms. His experiment goes awry when he accidentally gets blitzed and makes a fool of himself in front of her friends.

    Director:Andy Cadiff
    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  7. Dr. Ken Season 1 Episode 7 - Dr. Wendi: Coming to LA
    7.7/10(118 votes)

    S1:E7

    Ken's sister Wendi, a successful doctor/TV host on a medical talk show, comes to visit the family and tension ensues. Ken can't admit that he's jealous of his sister's newfound success. So when Wendi invites Ken to be a guest on her show, he makes a mockery of it.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Hilary Winston

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  8. Dr. Ken Season 1 Episode 22 - Ken Tries Stand Up
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    S1:E22

    A visit from Ken's college friend, a touring stand-up comedian, ultimately spurs Ken to pursue his own lifelong dream of stand-up comedy. But when he does it, suddenly it's not as easy as he thought, nor does it go as he planned.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Richard Lowe

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  9. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 1 - Allison's Career Move
    7.7/10(86 votes)

    S2:E1

    When a job opportunity opens up at Welltopia, Pat thinks Allison would be perfect for it, but Ken isn't so sure he wants to work so closely with his wife. Molly is stunned with her low SAT scores, and Dave has some ideas as to how to hide the results from their parents. Clark asks Damona's help in trying to find out what Clark's boyfriend, Connor, does for a living. Meanwhile, Ken's father, D.K., makes a surprise announcement.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  10. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 12 - Ken's New Intern
    7.7/10(78 votes)

    S2:E12

    When Ken's attractive new intern, Erin, shows up at Welltopia, Allison starts to feel a bit insecure when Erin's admiration for Ken veers into flirtatious territory. Meanwhile, Damona's boyfriend, Eric, wants her to confront her musical past when he learns she was the lead singer on the C & C Music Factory's 1990 dance jam, "Gonna Make You Sweat." Molly's first date with Jae leaves her wondering if he really likes her, so matchmaker D.K. goes on a secret mission to see what he can find out.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writers:Jim Brandon, Brian Singleton

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  11. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 13 - Jae Meets the Parks
    7.7/10(76 votes)

    S2:E13

    Ken spirals a bit out of control when he finds out Molly's new boyfriend, Jae, is leaving behind his pre-med studies to be an artist. At Welltopia, Pat asks Clark to monitor his weight loss program; and when Damona learns she isn't required to wear scrubs, her new look results in several awkward moments.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Warren Hutcherson

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  12. Dr. Ken Season 1 Episode 9 - Ken Cries Foul
    7.6/10(109 votes)

    S1:E9

    Ken continues to push basketball (his passion sport) on Dave, but his son is more interested in going to a city council meeting about the extreme drought in California rather than playing in a game. Meanwhile, Damona tries to work the system at the office to get more vacation days and Molly tries to convince her mom to let her wear a skimpy outfit.

    Director:Rob Schiller
    Writer:Mike Sikowitz

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  13. Dr. Ken Season 1 Episode 13 - D.K. and the Dishwasher
    7.6/10(105 votes)

    S1:E13

    After Ken's father shows up unexpectedly, he takes care of chores around the house that Ken has not been doing.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Mary Fitzgerald

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  14. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 2 - Ken and Allison Share a Patient
    7.6/10(79 votes)

    S2:E2

    On Allison's first work day at Welltopia, she and Ken try to prove the other wrong when it comes to a patient's diagnosis. After Damona introduces her new boyfriend, Eric, to co-workers, Pat surprises everyone and announces he's also dating someone. Meanwhile, it's Dave's first day of middle school, and he's nervous he won't be able to make friends, so he turns to D.K. to help reinvent his image.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Tim Doyle

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  15. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 5 - D.K.'s Korean Ghost Story
    7.6/10(75 votes)

    S2:E5

    On Halloween, Allison is disappointed the holiday doesn't seem to scare Dave anymore, meaning her little boy is growing up, perhaps too fast. But that might change after D.K. tells a scary Korean gwishin (ghost) story. The Park family, as well as the gang at Welltopia, bring the story to life playing the various gwishins.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Jim Brandon, Brian Singleton

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  16. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 6 - Ken Learns Korean
    7.6/10(78 votes)

    S2:E6

    Ken is urged to learn Korean when his father's friends poke fun at his inability to speak the language. Meanwhile, Allison helps Molly with her SAT vocabulary prep and Clark is proud to lead the nurses' contract talks, but isn't looking forward to negotiating with Pat.

    Director:Betsy Thomas
    Writer:Mike O'Connell

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  17. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 9 - D.K.'s New Girlfriend
    7.6/10(77 votes)

    S2:E9

    When D.K. overhears Allison complain about him overstaying his welcome, he decides to move in with his girlfriend of three weeks. Meanwhile, Pat wants Dave to pretend he's his adopted son; and Allison is convinced Molly wants to talk about something when she suggests they do a spa day, but the tables turn when Molly is the one doling out the advice.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Nicole Sun

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  18. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 10 - Ken's Apology
    7.5/10(84 votes)

    S2:E10

    When Ken wants to apologize to a patient for missing an important medical detail, Pat advises against it, and the situation gets out of hand. Meanwhile, D.K. shakes things up at Dave's parent/teacher conference.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Hilary Winston

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  19. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 15 - Ken and the Basketball Star
    7.5/10(75 votes)

    S2:E15

    When the star of Molly's high school basketball team injures his ankle, Ken's routine exam and unexpected diagnosis shocks everyone since it might keep the young man from playing in the big game. Meanwhile, Clark and Connor take another major step in their relationship before getting married, and Pat lets Allison in on the secret espresso coffeemaker he keeps in his office.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writers:Paul O'Toole, Andy St. Clair

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  20. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 16 - A Dr. Ken Valentine's Day
    7.5/10(70 votes)

    S2:E16

    Ken lets Allison, who is second-guessing her decision to have a low-key Valentine's Day, think that a love poem Dave wrote for his sweetheart, Emily, is meant for her. Meanwhile, Molly and Jae consider Valentine's Day a corporate concoction; Clark plans a romantic scavenger hunt to lead Connor to his present; and complications arise when Damona and Eric have dinner at a restaurant that she and Pat once frequented when they were dating.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Hilary Winston

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  21. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 19 - Ken's Professor
    7.5/10(78 votes)

    S2:E19

    Ken's old professor makes an appointment and torments Ken during his visit.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Mike O'Connell

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  22. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 20 - Ken and the CEO
    7.5/10(77 votes)

    S2:E20

    Pat eyes a promotion and asks Ken to put a good word in for him with the CEO of Welltopia.

    Director:Ron Moseley
    Writer:Nicole Sun

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  23. Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 22 - Ken's Big Audition
    7.5/10(92 votes)

    S2:E22

    Ken's dream comes true when he's cast in a comedy series that takes place at a community college.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Jim Brandon, Brian Singleton

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  24. Dr. Ken Season 1 Episode 8 - Thanksgiving Culture Clash
    7.4/10(133 votes)

    S1:E8

    Molly rebels and gets a Japanese tattoo, which spirals Ken and Allison into having a cultural face-off. At a holiday dinner, they push their traditional dishes on their guests, while Dave documents the Thanksgiving events for a school project. Julie invites the office over to her place – but Damona and Clark try finding a way to leave early so they can make it to their other Thanksgiving plans.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Mike O'Connell

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  25. Dr. Ken Season 1 Episode 16 - Meeting Molly's Boyfriend
    7.4/10(98 votes)

    S1:E16

    When Molly brings home her boyfriend, Allison has a conflict of interest when she realizes that he's the son of one of her patients. Through a therapy session, Allison concludes that Molly's boyfriend is cheating on her, but when Ken and Allison try to pry it out of him, it's actually Molly who admits to cheating. This leads Allison to reveal her own overlapping romance when she first started dating Ken. Meanwhile, Pat begins kissing up to the staff, knowing that his evaluation is coming up.

    Director:Victor Gonzalez
    Writer:Nicole Sun

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Day in the Life" is the best rated episode of "Dr. Ken". It scored 8/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by Anthony Rich and written by Mary Fitzgerald, it aired on 1/20/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dave's Valentine".