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The Best Episodes of Heartbeat

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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 and one of the few women in her field. Stubborn

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 4 - 100,000 Heartbeats
    8.5/10(116 votes)

    #1 - 100,000 Heartbeats

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 5 - The Land of Normal
    8.3/10(94 votes)

    #2 - The Land of Normal

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 6 - The Inverse
    8.3/10(99 votes)

    #3 - The Inverse

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 9 - Sanctuary
    8.1/10(80 votes)

    #4 - Sanctuary

    S1:E9

    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
    Writers:Cindy Appel, Michael Lyons

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  5. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 7 - Permanent Glitter
    8.0/10(113 votes)

    #5 - Permanent Glitter

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 10 - What Happens in Vegas... Happens
    7.9/10(86 votes)

    #6 - What Happens in Vegas... Happens

    S1:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 2 - Twins
    7.7/10(164 votes)

    #7 - Twins

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(186 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 8 - Match Game
    7.5/10(91 votes)

    #9 - Match Game

    S1:E8

    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

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  10. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 3 - Backwards
    7.4/10(126 votes)

    #10 - Backwards

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"100,000 Heartbeats" is the best rated episode of "Heartbeat". It scored 8.5/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/6/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Land of Normal".