The Best Episodes of Royal Pains Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(402 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E16/4/2009

   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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   Director:Jace Alexander

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.3/10(304 votes)

   #2 - There Will Be Food

   S1:E26/11/2009

   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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   Director:Don Scardino

   Writer:Michael Rauch
3. 

   7.5/10(271 votes)

   #3 - Strategic Planning

   S1:E36/18/2009

   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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   Director:Jace Alexander

   Writer:Andrew Lenchewski
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   7.5/10(246 votes)

   #4 - TB or Not TB

   S1:E46/25/2009

   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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   Director:Constantine Makris

   Writer:Constance M. Burge
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   7.5/10(227 votes)

   #5 - No Man Is an Island

   S1:E57/9/2009

   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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   Director:Don Scardino

   Writer:Carol Flint
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   7.5/10(223 votes)

   #6 - If I Were a Sick Man

   S1:E67/16/2009

   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

   Writer:Don Sherman

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   Director:Dennie Gordon

   Writer:Don Sherman
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   7.5/10(221 votes)

   #7 - Crazy Love

   S1:E77/23/2009

   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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   Director:Bronwen Hughes

   Writer:Jessica Ball
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   7.2/10(220 votes)

   #8 - The Honeymoon's Over

   S1:E87/30/2009

   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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   Director:Eric Laneuville

   Writer:Jason Gavin
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   7.5/10(214 votes)

   #9 - It's Like Jamais Vu All Over Again

   S1:E98/6/2009

   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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   Director:Michael W. Watkins

   Writers:Constance M. Burge, Michael Rauch
10. 

    7.6/10(222 votes)

    #10 - Am I Blue?

    S1:E108/13/2009

    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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    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar

    Writers:Jon Sherman, Carol Flint
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    7.6/10(203 votes)

    #11 - Nobody's Perfect

    S1:E118/20/2009

    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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    Director:Ken Girotti

    Writers:Michael Rauch, Jessica Ball
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    7.5/10(200 votes)

    #12 - Wonderland

    S1:E128/27/2009

    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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    Director:Jace Alexander

    Writer:Andrew Lenchewski