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The Best Episodes of Pulse Season 1

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

When successful high-flier Frankie Bell is brought crashing to earth by chronic kidney failure she targets an alternate future. Eight years on she is in her second year as a practicing doctor starting her first day in a Renal rotation. Driven to use her second chance to save others, Frankie must confront an ailing health system, and face her toughest challenge - learning to let go.

Genre:Drama
Network:ABC TV

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Pulse" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 7.6/10 from 22 user votes. It was directed by Peter Andrikidis and written by Mel Hill, Kris Wyld. "Episode 1" aired on 7/20/2017 and is rated 0.9 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.6/10 22 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2017

    Transplant patient and now doctor, Frankie starts her first day in Renal rotation; best friend Lou battles surgery's boys' club; and flatmate Tabb starts as an intern.

    Director: Peter Andrikidis

    Writer: Mel Hill, Kris Wyld

  • Episode 2
    8.5/10 14 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2017

    Frankie takes on the system to save a patient, and lands in trouble. Lou finds out it’s not always wise to have an affair with a boss; and Tabb questions his ability as a doctor.

    Director: Peter Andrikidis

    Writer: Michael Miller

  • Episode 3
    8.0/10 13 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2017

    When a heart transplant patient dies, Frankie fears the surgeons will close ranks to cover up a medical error. Lou realises she and best friend Frankie may be on different sides.

    Director: Jennifer Leacey

    Writer: Michael Miller

  • Episode 4
    8.3/10 11 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2017

    When a patient wants to turn off the device keeping her alive, Steele tries to dissuade her. Lou feels betrayed when Frankie takes on a Root Cause Analysis into a patient’s death, threatening her job.

    Director: Jennifer Leacey

    Writer: Michael Miller

  • Episode 5
    9.0/10 12 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/17/2017

    When Berger learns Frankie has a fever in the middle of a hospital outbreak, he forces her into a bed for treatment, putting her secret at risk of exposure.

    Director: Ana Kokkinos

    Writer: Kris Wyld

  • Episode 6
    8.8/10 14 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/24/2017

    Tanya Kalchuri is forced to tell Frankie she read her medical files - a breach of professional ethics; while Berger works with Eli Nadar to save a patient from deportation.

    Director: Ana Kokkinos

    Writer: Mandy McCarthy

  • Episode 7
    8.9/10 13 votes

    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/31/2017

    On the eve of an investigation into a patient's death, Frankie realises that all doctors are fallible when faced with the reality of a health system that isn't always able to cater for all.

    Director: Peter Andrikidis

    Writer: Kristen Dunphy

  • Episode 8
    8.5/10 14 votes

    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2017

    Chad Berger's days as a doctor are coming to an end, but he is determined to see through a complex set of paired kidney exchange transplants. Will he be able to do so, or will his own condition get to him?

    Director: Peter Andrikidis

    Writer: Michael Miller