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The Worst Episodes of MDs

Every episode of MDs ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of MDs!

Medicine could be a lucrative business if it weren't for all those sick people. So goes the motto of the mega-sized, mega-frugal HMO that runs...
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC

Worst Episodes Summary

"Reversal of Fortune" is the worst rated episode of "MDs". It scored 7.4/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Peter O'Fallon and written by David Schulner, it aired on 12/11/2002. This episode scored 1.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A La Casa".

  • Reversal of Fortune
    7.4/1012 votes
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    #1 - Reversal of Fortune

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/11/2002

    A man who refuses surgery because he thinks he is a space alien sorely tries Dalgety's patience. Meanwhile, Donge plots to become the new chief hospital administrator -- but collapes from a weak heart -- a wife seems strangely indifferent to her husband's life-threatening surgery, and Kellerman is angry when he finds out his ex-wife is pregnant.

    Director: Peter O'Fallon

    Writer: David Schulner

  • A La Casa
    8.8/1013 votes
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    #2 - A La Casa

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2002

    When Pangborn allows an ER-set TV show to film at Mission, Kellerman gets in on the act to snag some much-needed medical equipment being used as props. Meanwhile, Quinn and Maggie square off over the treatment of a stroke patient; and Dalgety's fling with a staffer lands him in hot water after it begins to look like a case of sexual harassment.

    Director: Michael M. Robin

    Writer: N/A

  • Cruel and Unusual
    8.8/1013 votes
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    #3 - Cruel and Unusual

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2002

    Dalgety and Maggie Yang try to sabotage Donge's latest moneymaking scheme which involves a ""virtual doctor"" who prescribes treatments for patients via email only. And two transplant candidates -- a death row prisoner and a private citizen -- both need the same heart to survive

    Director: Vondie Curtis-Hall

    Writer: N/A

  • Heartland
    9.0/1010 votes
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    #4 - Heartland

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2002

    Kellerman and Dalgety are flown to Vegas by Dr. (Wiseguy) Wiseman in hazardous weather as they try to get a heart to a transplant recipient before the heart 'expires'. Maggie Yang faces the consequenses when she rejects the advances of Dr. Posner. Donge reveals amorous feelings for Nurse Poole.

    Director: Dan Lerner

    Writer: N/A

  • R.I.P.
    9.1/1021 votes
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    #5 - R.I.P.

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2002

    Reportedly a Hallowen episode. Date tentative

    Director: Peter Horton

    Writer: Robert Doherty

  • Time of Death
    9.2/1038 votes
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    #6 - Time of Death

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2002

    In the opener, Kellerman and Dalgety rope intern Maggie Yang into helping them treat an uninsured patient. Meanwhile, Mission's new administrator gets off to a rough start; and a heart patient refuses to undergo surgery that could save his life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wing and a Prayer
    9.5/1022 votes
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    #7 - Wing and a Prayer

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/4/2002

    Maggie Yang treats a female blues singer for a condition that could end her career; a patient with ""wings"" seems to have the power to heal other patients by his touch; and a beloved hospital volunteer is in critical condition after being shot by burglars. Meanwhile, when a patient is caught smoking a marijuana cigarette, Nurse Poole is determined to find the source; the hospital brass search for an escaped monkey; and Dalgety performs an unauthorized surgery on an illegal alien who could be deported if caught.

    Director: Vincent Misiano

    Writer: Joan Rater

  • Open Heart
    9.8/1010 votes
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    #8 - Open Heart

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2002

    A car crashes into a group of people at a bus stop outside Mission General. Kellerman has problems with his superstitions while doing open-heart surgery on a Buddhist dignitary. Gina places a sacred charm in the hands of a patient recently pulled off life support.

    Director: Rick Rosenthal

    Writer: N/A