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The Best Episodes of Dr. Romantic Season 1

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

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An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 1 - How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?
    7.8/10(115 votes)

    #1 - How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?

    S1:E1

    A heroic doctor steps in to help a distraught boy. Intern Gang Dong-ju helps Dr. Yun Seo-jeong with emergencies at Geosan University Medical Center.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 2 - The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline
    8.6/10(81 votes)

    #2 - The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline

    S1:E2

    Dong-ju wonders whether hard work is enough to get ahead. Doldam Hospital gets a new doctor in general surgery. Seo-jeong sees a face from the past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 3 - Friday of 13 People
    8.7/10(76 votes)

    #3 - Friday of 13 People

    S1:E3

    Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 4 - Necessary and Sufficient Condition
    8.8/10(75 votes)

    #4 - Necessary and Sufficient Condition

    S1:E4

    Dong-ju finds that he's no match for Teacher Kim and becomes desperate to leave. Doldam receives a VIP visitor. Seo-jeong gets a new role.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 5 - Principle of Relative
    8.8/10(72 votes)

    #5 - Principle of Relative

    S1:E5

    Being principled may be relative. It's all hands on deck after a major highway accident. Dong-ju tries to find out more about Teacher Kim's identity.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 6 - Motivation
    8.8/10(68 votes)

    #6 - Motivation

    S1:E6

    Teacher Kim makes demands of his own. Myeong-sim shows the staff how it's done. Associates from Seoul stop by Doldam. In-beom makes a gut call.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 7 - Unstable Factor
    8.7/10(65 votes)

    #7 - Unstable Factor

    S1:E7

    When Doldam gets a surprise, everyone tries to cope. Dong-ju wants to know where he stands. Teacher Kim gets what he wants -- for now.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 8 - The Manifestation of Humanism
    8.7/10(69 votes)

    #8 - The Manifestation of Humanism

    S1:E8

    A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 9 - The Boundary of Good
    9.0/10(70 votes)

    #9 - The Boundary of Good

    S1:E9

    Dong-ju makes a call -- to Chairman Shin. Teacher Kim reminds Yun-wan of the importance of basics. Seo-jeong vexes an old mentor. It's Friday at Doldam.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 10 - Crush
    9.2/10(79 votes)

    #10 - Crush

    S1:E10

    The inspector from Geosan tries to stop the Doldam staff from treating patients. But there's a multicar accident -- and a drunk driver at the scene.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 11 - Psychological Entropy
    9.0/10(64 votes)

    #11 - Psychological Entropy

    S1:E11

    Yun-wan wants to know if Dong-ju is on his side. A soldier goes missing. Seo-jeong doesn't back down, but Teacher Kim shows her how it's truly done.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 12 - The Boiling Point
    8.8/10(66 votes)

    #12 - The Boiling Point

    S1:E12

    Dong-ju gets bad advice and faces the consequences. Seo-jeong gets put on the spot. Yun-wan dials up the pressure but Teacher Kim pushes back.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 13 - The Art of Turmoil
    9.0/10(64 votes)

    #13 - The Art of Turmoil

    S1:E13

    The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 14 - Paragonimiasis Effect
    9.2/10(67 votes)

    #14 - Paragonimiasis Effect

    S1:E14

    Seo-jeong volunteers to deal with a critical patient. Doldam averts a crisis. Dong-ju shows his appreciation. Teacher Kim catches In-beom's mistake.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 15 - The Cornered Stone Syndrome
    9.0/10(63 votes)

    #15 - The Cornered Stone Syndrome

    S1:E15

    In a twisted world that demands blind obedience to its rules, there's no room for those with integrity and ability. Shin's surgery gets complicated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 16 - Burden of Risk
    9.1/10(64 votes)

    #16 - Burden of Risk

    S1:E16

    Teacher Kim plans to do the impossible, and Yun-wan will do anything to stop him. In-beom wants to do the surgery -- for the team, not his father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 17 - Moment of Truth
    9.2/10(64 votes)

    #17 - Moment of Truth

    S1:E17

    A large audience waits outside the operating room -- and not everyone wants the team to prevail. A shifty reporter starts lurking around Doldam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 18 - Whether You Want It or Not
    9.2/10(64 votes)

    #18 - Whether You Want It or Not

    S1:E18

    It's only after time passes that seemingly minor moments in life start taking on greater meaning. Yun-wan gets his way -- and orders Doldam's closure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 19 - Doctors and Righteous People
    9.0/10(64 votes)

    #19 - Doctors and Righteous People

    S1:E19

    Yun-wan makes sure that old wounds don't lie dormant. The furtive reporter keeps snooping around. Dong-ju confronts Teacher Kim about the past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 20 - The Law of Conservation of Romance
    9.2/10(68 votes)

    #20 - The Law of Conservation of Romance

    S1:E20

    Teacher Kim takes the staff to Seoul. Yun-wan won't let his old rival have the spotlight. Bu Yong-ju is hurt but stands by romance and his principles.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?" is the best rated episode of "Dr. Romantic" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/7/2016. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline".