Episode 1
Episode 1
1h 2m8.0 / 10
Cha Jeong-suk witnesses a frightening incident and freezes amid the chaos. She later receives a scary diagnosis — sending Seo In-ho into a spiral.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
TV series
Doctor Cha
2023TV-141 season8.2 / 10
Twenty years after leaving her medical career, a housewife returns as a first-year resident — struggling to find her footing in a job full of surprises.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Synopsis
Twenty years after leaving her medical career, a housewife returns as a first-year resident — struggling to find her footing in a job full of surprises.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
1h8.3 / 10
Back from the brink of death, Jeong-suk decides to live life differently — claiming her independence by making an ambitious career move.
Episode credits
Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rangGuest stars Jeon Soo-yeon
Episode 3
Episode 3
1h 2m8.0 / 10
Jeong-suk's acceptance leaves In-ho and Choi Seung-hi reeling. Jeong-suk attempts to adjust to her new role — but finds opposition from all sides.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
Episode 4
Episode 4
1h 4m8.5 / 10
After an eventful night out, Jeong-suk gets closer with Roy Kim — irritating In-ho. At the hospital, she continues to struggle amid the chaos.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
Episode 5
Episode 5
1h 1m7.0 / 10
Rumors surrounding Jeong-suk and In-ho's relations arise. After Seung-hi puts her through the ringer, Jeong-suk wonders if she's cut out for the job.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
Episode 6
Episode 6
1h 2m8.0 / 10
Despite being singled out for praise, Jeong-suk faces belittlement from In-ho. Roy confronts In-ho about his behavior, later befriending Jeong-suk.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
Episode 7
Episode 7
1h 1m8.0 / 10
Jeong-suk clashes with In-ho about their daughter. She later finds evidence of her son's relationship. Seung-hi confronts Roy about his recent discovery.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
Episode 8
Episode 8
1h 2m8.5 / 10
In-ho panics after his secret is discovered. Confronted with conflicting requests, Roy faces a difficult decision. Jeong-suk begins connecting the dots.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rangGuest stars Shim So-yeon
Episode 9
Episode 9
1h8.0 / 10
Finally clued in on In-ho's secret, Jeong-suk begins acting erratically. After In-ho's mother pays her a visit, Seung-hi faces an emergency.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rangGuest stars Kang In-kwon, Moon Ki-young
Episode 10
Episode 10
1h 1m9.0 / 10
A public revelation leaves Jeong-suk in a tough spot. Seung-hi confronts In-ho about their future. Jeon So-ra lends Jeong-suk much-needed support.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rangGuest stars Han Yoo-yi
Episode 11
Episode 11
1h9.0 / 10
Having reached her breaking point, Jeong-suk meets with Seung-hi and In-ho. Later, Roy and In-ho lock horns over their complicated emotions.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
Episode 12
Episode 12
1h8.5 / 10
Seung-hi clashes with In-ho after choosing to hold her ground. Seo Jung-min spirals after experiencing a tragedy. Jeong-suk makes a resolute decision.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
Episode 13
Episode 13
1h 1m8.5 / 10
Jeong-suk attempts to move forward after making her decision — despite In-ho's persistence. Roy looks to find the truth about his family.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rangGuest stars Go Gyoung-hee
Episode 14
Episode 14
1h 3m8.5 / 10
After finding out the truth, Jeong-suk's mother deals with her health. Seung-hi works hard to find a treatment. In-ho rebels against Jeong-suk's wishes.
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Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
Episode 15
Episode 15
1h8.0 / 10
Jeong-suk learns shocking news that may bring her career to a halt. In-ho's mother panics about a looming situation — putting In-ho in a tough position.
Episode credits
Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
Episode 16
Episode 16
1h 2m8.0 / 10finale
As everyone around her worries, Jeong-suk ties up her loose ends leading up to her procedure — all the while preparing for her future.
Episode credits
Directed by Kim Dae-jinWritten by Jung Yeo-rang
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
More about Doctor Cha
Cast
Uhm Jung-hwaCha Jung-sook
Kim Byong-chulSeo In-ho
Myung Se-binChoi Seung-hee
Min Woo-hyukRoy Kim
Song Ji-hoSeo Jung-min
Jo A-ramJeon So-ra
Baek Joo-heeBaek Mi-hee
Park Joon-geumKwak Ae-shimCredits
- Created by
- Kim Dae-jin, Jung Yeo-rang
- Written by
- Jung Yeo-rang
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 16
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 닥터 차정숙
Networks & production
JTBCSouth Korea
Next Entertainment WorldSouth Korea
Studio & NewSouth Korea
SLLSouth Korea
Themes
extramarital affairfamily relationshipsheartfelthospitalhousewifelieloveless marriagemedical
