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The Best Episodes of Heartbeat

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

Based on the real life and achievements of Dr. Kathy Magliato, this unique character-driven medical drama follows Dr. Alex Panttiere, an outspoken world-renowned heart-transplant surgeon...
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC

Best Episodes Summary

"100,000 Heartbeats" is the best rated episode of "Heartbeat". It scored 8.3/10 based on 118 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/6/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Land of Normal".

  • 100,000 Heartbeats
    8.3/10118 votes
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    #1 - 100,000 Heartbeats

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/6/2016

    Alex and Pierce are at odds about whether the hospital should provide an experimental treatment for patients with advanced-stage cancer. In other events, Max wants to change the family dynamic with Alex and Ji Sung connects with Callahan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Land of Normal
    8.2/1095 votes
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    #2 - The Land of Normal

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/20/2016

    A patient questions Alex's ability to leave personal grief outside the OR when she performs heart surgery on the anniversary of her sister's death; Millicent dates an artist; Pierce wants to be more of a part of Alex's family.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Inverse
    8.2/10100 votes
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    #3 - The Inverse

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/27/2016

    A case brings back memories for Alex, Jesse and Millicent as they fight to save a heart transplant patient when she sustains devastating injuries in a car crash.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sanctuary
    8.0/1081 votes
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    #4 - Sanctuary

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/18/2016

    Alex (Melissa George) and Jesse (Don Hany) put the hospital's reputation on the line while trying to fulfill the dying wish of a young heart patient.

    Director: Sarah Pia Anderson

    Writer: Cindy Appel, Michael Lyons

  • What Happens in Vegas... Happens
    7.9/1086 votes
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    #5 - What Happens in Vegas... Happens

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/25/2016

    In the Season 1 finale, a mysterious illness sends the hospital into lockdown; and leaves Alex fighting to save the lives of Jesse, Pierce and Ji-Sung. In other events, Millicent deals with the consequences when Alex disobeys the CDC; and an elderly man's search for his missing wife causes Alex to make a major decision about her love life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Permanent Glitter
    7.8/10114 votes
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    #6 - Permanent Glitter

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/4/2016

    Alex and Ji-Sung fight to save the life of a transgender woman with breast cancer; a consultant from another hospital forces Jesse to confront her feelings for Alex.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Twins
    7.5/10166 votes
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    #7 - Twins

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/23/2016

    An ethical debate begins after Alex suggests performing some risky surgery on conjoined twins that have been diagnosed with cancer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    7.4/10188 votes
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    #8 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/22/2016

    A new patient who is in critical need of a heart transplanthas to rely on Dr. Panttiere and the unconventional methods she uses.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Match Game
    7.4/1092 votes
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    #9 - Match Game

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/11/2016

    When Alex's father needs a new kidney, an unlikely donor emerges and family secrets threaten to destroy the close relationship between father and daughter.

    Director: Edward Ornelas

    Writer: Cindy Appel

  • Backwards
    7.3/10128 votes
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    #10 - Backwards

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/30/2016

    Alex sees a young man who is only able to recite sentences backward as a chance to try out some new technology.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A