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The Best Episodes of Royal Pains Season 1

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

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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
    Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(414 votes)

    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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  2. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 9 - It's Like Jamais Vu All Over Again
    7.6/10(217 votes)

    S1:E9

    During an equestrian show, a young girl falls from her horse and is complaining of strange symptoms which makes Hank believe her father is hiding something. Elsewhere, Divya weighs over telling her dad the truth about her job, and Hank meets Jill's ex-husband.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writers:Constance M. Burge, Michael Rauch

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  3. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 10 - Am I Blue?
    7.6/10(222 votes)

    S1:E10

    To kick his drug habit, Tucker's dad decides to undergo a rapid detox, but Hank objects be cause of it's dangers. Elsewhere, Even accidentally makes a night club owner mad; Hank and Jill try to contact Boris, who has fled to New York.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writers:Jon Sherman, Carol Flint

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  4. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 11 - Nobody's Perfect
    7.6/10(203 votes)

    S1:E11

    While in New York to examine Boris' strange illness, Hank discovers the Gardner family wants to go after his medical license. Elsewhere, while on a reclusive millionaire's yacht, Evan and Divya face a medical crisis. Also, Jill and her ex-husband clash over the divorce papers.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writers:Michael Rauch, Jessica Ball

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  5. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 3 - Strategic Planning
    7.5/10(278 votes)

    S1:E3

    Hank and Divya are called to the home of a wealthy U.S. senator, whose pushy wife Lilly Everett asks them to perform a discreet "executive physical" on their teenage son Kendrick, who will be Notre Dame's starting quarterback in the fall.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Andrew Lenchewski

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  6. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 4 - TB or Not TB
    7.5/10(251 votes)

    S1:E4

    When Allison Moore, the owner/head chef of a trendy Hamptons restaurant suffers a stroke, Hank attempts to save her from potential long-term damage, but she goes missing before treatment is administered. And on the day that Hank had previously planned to get married he spends time with Jill.

    Director:Constantine Makris
    Writer:Constance M. Burge

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  7. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 5 - No Man Is an Island
    7.5/10(232 votes)

    S1:E5

    Hank and Evan take on a job looking after a wealthy family who live on a private island which is technology-free. Despite Hank's better judgment, a woman plans on having her baby right there on the island. Meanwhile, Evan finds himself clashing with a teenage family member. Back at home, Jill struggles with hospital politics.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Carol Flint

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  8. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 6 - If I Were a Sick Man
    7.5/10(227 votes)

    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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  9. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 7 - Crazy Love
    7.5/10(223 votes)

    S1:E7

    Hank and Divya treat a Spanish spitfire involved in an accident whose injuries are more serious then they appear. A dream job offer from Boris brings Jill's childhood friend Katie back to the Hamptons, but tempers flare when Hank learns Boris has been keeping a dark secret. And the arrival of Divya's fiancee causes to her to rethink their relationship.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Jessica Ball

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  10. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 12 - Wonderland
    7.5/10(203 votes)

    S1:E12

    Hank treats a hallucinating woman. Meanwhile, Charlie and Jill move in together, while Divya and Raj anguish over their engagement party.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Andrew Lenchewski

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  11. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 2 - There Will Be Food
    7.3/10(315 votes)

    S1:E2

    A ballerina Evan is dating loses consciousness after he feeds her junk foods she had to give up to keep her dancer's physique.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Michael Rauch

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  12. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 8 - The Honeymoon's Over
    7.2/10(224 votes)

    S1:E8

    Hank treats a childrens book illustrator that has a heart condition. Divya is treating a software guru who just married a swimsuit supermodel. Hank and Jill deal with the fact that Hank seems to be going down the same road as her former boyfriend.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Jason Gavin

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Royal Pains" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 414 votes. Directed by Jace Alexander and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/4/2009. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "It's Like Jamais Vu All Over Again".