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A young E.R. doctor who, after being wrongly blamed for a patient's death, moves to the Hamptons and becomes the reluctant "doctor for hire" to the rich and famous. When the attractive administrator of the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Royal Pains Season 8 Episode 8 - Uninterrupted
    9.5/10(162 votes)

    #1 - Uninterrupted

    S8:E8

    As Boris prepares to leave the Hamptons forever, he asks Hank to join him; Evan and Paige consider a life-altering decision; Divya receives news.

    Director:Michael Rauch
    Writer:Andrew Lenchewski

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  2. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(404 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Young Dr. Hank Lawson has been recently fired when he stumbles into a new career as a concierge physician for the rich and privileged denizens within the Hamptons. Along with an assist from his ambitious brother, who provides his encouragement and advice with money along the way.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 6 - If I Were a Sick Man
    8.0/10(224 votes)

    #3 - If I Were a Sick Man

    S1:E6

    Hank finds himself needing to quarantine the guests from a party and considers making a call to the County Health to announce a possible outbreak. Elsewhere, Evan makes some interesting facts concerning Divya's personal life, and Jill wants to keep her relationship with Hank under wraps.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writers:Jon Sherman, Don Sherman

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  4. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 4 - Medusa
    8.0/10(195 votes)

    #4 - Medusa

    S2:E4

    Boris flies Hank to another country, where he and another doctor research potentially life saving gene therapies. Back in the Hamptons, Hank's temporary replacement, Dr. Emily Peck, rubs Divya the wrong way.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writers:Constance M. Burge, Andrew Lenchewski

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  5. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 9 - Frenemies
    8.0/10(176 votes)

    #5 - Frenemies

    S2:E9

    Hank treats Dr. Blair's seven year-old son, Jake, whose symptoms appear to be directly related to his parents' divorce.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Jack Bernstein

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  6. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 10 - Whole Lotto Love
    8.0/10(172 votes)

    #6 - Whole Lotto Love

    S2:E10

    When two lottery winners arrive in the Hamptons, Hank treats them both for conditions that appear to be related to their newly lavish lifestyle.

    Director:Tawnia McKiernan
    Writers:Michael Rauch, Jessica Ball

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  7. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 11 - Big Whoop
    8.0/10(170 votes)

    #7 - Big Whoop

    S2:E11

    Hank and Emily care for a patient together but disagree on the course of treatment. Meanwhile, Evan concocts a cyber retaliation plan against Emily.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 13 - Mulligan
    8.0/10(177 votes)

    #8 - Mulligan

    S2:E13

    Following Eddie's heart attack, Hank and Evan discover things they didn't know about their father. Hank treats Jill after she collapses at a golf tournament and Divya still hasn't decided what to do about her feelings for Adam.

    Director:Michael Rauch
    Writers:Jon Sherman, Michael Rauch

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  9. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 14 - Pit Stop
    8.0/10(164 votes)

    #9 - Pit Stop

    S2:E14

    Hank and Divya must find what is making a reality-show's cast ill. Evan's latest plan is to franchise HankMed and he has an unexpected ally.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 15 - A History of Violins
    8.0/10(173 votes)

    #10 - A History of Violins

    S2:E15

    Hank makes a house call to help a teen singing prodigy. Hank and Emily have their biggest fight yet and Eddie just has to insert himself into it. Evan finds himself in a sticky situation with the Paige's father.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 16 - Astraphobia
    8.0/10(179 votes)

    #11 - Astraphobia

    S2:E16

    When a park ranger is hit by lightning, Hank is able to save his life. Now the ranger wants to recapture the experience.

    Director:Ed Fraiman
    Writers:Andrew Lenchewski, Stuart Feldman

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  12. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 17 - Fight or Flight
    8.0/10(162 votes)

    #12 - Fight or Flight

    S2:E17

    A woman who left a high stress lifestyle and moved to the Hamptons can't seem to relax but Hank has a medical explanation for her.

    Director:Michael Rauch
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 18 - Listen to the Music
    8.0/10(165 votes)

    #13 - Listen to the Music

    S2:E18

    Hank is worried that a new patient had previously been misdiagnosed, and wants to get to the bottom of the case. Meanwhile, Divya and Raj take dance lessons in preparation for their wedding, but they end up as patients themselves.

    Director:Constantine Makris
    Writer:Andrew Lenchewski

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  14. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 2 - But There's a Catch
    8.0/10(168 votes)

    #14 - But There's a Catch

    S3:E2

    Ken "Killer" Keller hosts a charity football tournament on his estate and invites Hank to play along. The contest gets fierce as Keller gets injured and Hank must put his competitive nature aside to treat him.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Michael Rauch

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  15. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 3 - Rash Talk
    8.0/10(160 votes)

    #15 - Rash Talk

    S3:E3

    Best friends worry about their line of house-cleaning products.

    Director:Michael Rauch
    Writer:Constance M. Burge

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  16. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 4 - The Shaw/Hank Redemption
    8.0/10(175 votes)

    #16 - The Shaw/Hank Redemption

    S3:E4

    On a trip to Florida to attend Eddie's parole hearing, Hank and Evan find him in the company of an ex-con seeking spiritual salvation whose erratic behavior has Hank worried.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writers:Jon Sherman, Carol Flint

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  17. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 5 - A Man Called Grandpa
    8.0/10(168 votes)

    #17 - A Man Called Grandpa

    S3:E5

    In order to save Eddie's chance at parole, Evan attempts to curry favor with his newfound grandfather at the horse races, but his luck runs out when he and Hank discover the real reason they've never met Ted.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writers:Andrew Lenchewski, Jessica Ball

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  18. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 7 - Ta Da For
    8.0/10(166 votes)

    #18 - Ta Da For

    S3:E7

    Hank searches for the cause of a magician's anxiety; Evan books a segment on "The Today Show".

    Director:Ed Fraiman
    Writer:Jon Sherman

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  19. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 9 - Me First
    8.0/10(165 votes)

    #19 - Me First

    S3:E9

    Hank treats a fearful asthmatic boy; Paige's secret is exposed; Divya's date has a surprising result.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 10 - A Little Art, a Little Science
    8.0/10(161 votes)

    #20 - A Little Art, a Little Science

    S3:E10

    An art collector cannot stay conscious; Hank recommends treatment for Paige's mother; Divya struggles to maintain balance.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writer:Andrew Lenchewski

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  21. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 11 - A Farewell to Barnes
    8.0/10(156 votes)

    #21 - A Farewell to Barnes

    S3:E11

    Hank blames Dr. Van Dyke for a prescription error; the HankMed team attends a divorce party.

    Director:Michael Rauch
    Writers:Jon Sherman, Michael Rauch

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  22. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 12 - Some Pig
    8.0/10(140 votes)

    #22 - Some Pig

    S3:E12

    When a mysterious illness overcomes the members of an up and coming rock band, Hank and Divya have to work together to find the cause; but Hank struggles with trusting Divya after her near fatal prescription error.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writer:Jessica Ball

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  23. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 13 - My Back to the Future
    8.0/10(153 votes)

    #23 - My Back to the Future

    S3:E13

    When a back problem limits Hank's ability to treat patients, Evan hires Dr. Van Dyke as a temporary replacement.

    Director:Mark Feuerstein
    Writers:Constance M. Burge, Jack Bernstein

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  24. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 14 - Bottoms Up
    8.0/10(160 votes)

    #24 - Bottoms Up

    S3:E14

    A Hollywood star wants to revive his career by doing Shakespeare in the Hamptons; Divya learns that Raj is moving on; Jack delays treatment.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writers:Carol Flint, Simran Baidwan

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  25. Royal Pains Season 3 Episode 15 - Hank and the Deep Blue Sea
    8.0/10(156 votes)

    #25 - Hank and the Deep Blue Sea

    S3:E15

    Evan offers to assist Divya with breaking free from her financial burden. Also, Jill's teenage nephew, Luke, calls on HankMed when his boss fails to take care of some troubling symptoms.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writers:Michael Rauch, Jessica Ball

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Best Episodes Summary

"Uninterrupted" is the best rated episode of "Royal Pains". It scored 9.5/10 based on 162 votes. Directed by Michael Rauch and written by Andrew Lenchewski, it aired on 7/6/2016. This episode scored 1.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pilot".