Set within the highly charged confines of individual psychotherapy sessions and centering around Dr. Paul Weston, a psychotherapist who exhibits an insightful, reserved demeanor while treating his patients—but displays a crippling insecurity while counseled by his own therapist.
The best episode of "In Treatment" season 1 is "Laura: Week One", rated 7.7/10 from 556 user votes. It was directed by Rodrigo García and written by N/A. "Laura: Week One" aired on 1/28/2008 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Alex: Week One".
Paul learns that Laura is infatuated with him when she attends her regular Monday appointment. Paul, however, is further shocked by the revelations Laura makes regarding a steamy bar encounter.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Alex is a navy pilot who entered therapy due to a mission that went awry in Iraq. Alex talks to Paul about his service in Iraq and a heart attack he suffered while exercising.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
It's Sophie's first session with Paul and she's hoping to get his opinion on her emotional state following an accident. Sophie was hit by a car while riding her bike.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Jake and Amy confront Paul for advice on whether Amy should have an abortion.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Paul visits his therapist, Gina, after nearly a decade. Paul talks to Gina about the problems his marriage is facing and reveals his frustration with his own patients.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Paul is surprised when Laura makes a revelation regarding her boyfriend.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Alex talks to Paul about his wife and his return to the bombing scene.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Paul offers Sophie an opinion regarding Sophie's annoyance with her parents and her gymnastics team.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Kate forces Paul to face the reality of their marriage after an abrupt end to Jake and Amy's session.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Paul goes on the defensive after Gina offers him a suggestion that he does not agree with.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Laura arrives late, causing Paul to question their sessions.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Alex tells Paul about an encounter he had with a patient. Meanwhile Paul compares his father to Alex.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Paul questions Sophie regarding her parent's breakup and the relationship she is currently pursuing with her coach.
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: N/A
Amy has had a miscarriage and Jake is suspicious of her reaction.
Director: Christopher Misiano
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Gina examines Paul's relationship to Laura.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Laura tells Paul about her budding relationship with Alex.
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: N/A
Alex discuses Laura with Paul and wonders whether his therapy is effective or not.
Director: Christopher Misiano
Writer: N/A
Sophie recounts the events prior to her accident.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Paul seeks to learn why Jake and Amy's relationship is so fickle.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
When Paul and Gina debate the boundaries between therapists and patients, an old wound resurfaces.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Laura makes several unexpected revelations.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A
Paul is pushed to the edge by Alex's knowledge of his personal life.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: N/A
Sophie's mother joins her therapy session.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: N/A
Amy makes a critical decision, while Jake has an emotional admission.
Director: Paris Barclay
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Kate accompanies Paul to therapy. The couple discuss their marriage.
Director: Rodrigo García
Writer: N/A