Episode 1
Diplos
Two doctors investigate the maiming and death of patients at the hands of a Dallas neurosurgeon.
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TV series
Dr. Death
2021TV-MA2 seasons7.3 / 10
New doctor. New story.
An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Dr. Death is available to stream on Peacock Premium in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Ain't No Bum
Henderson and Kirby try to strip Duntsch of his medical license; Duntsch joins the football team.
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Episode 3
Dock Ellis
Duntsch meets his mentor; Henderson and Kirby explore the medical system.
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Episode 4
An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink
Henderson and Kirby crash a function in Duntsch's honor; Duntsch sets up his practice in Texas.
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Episode 5
The $?!& in the Bed
Duntsch begins operating in Dallas; Henderson and Kirby gain an ally in stopping Duntsch.
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Episode 6
Occam's Razor
Duntsch attempts to fix a disastrous surgery; Shughart builds her case against Duntsch.
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Episode 7
Feet of Clay
Duntsch tries to mount a defense; Henderson, Kirby and Shughart seek answers to lingering questions.
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Episode 8
Hardwood Floors
Duntsch's victims confront him as Henderson, Kirby and Shughart set out to put him behind bars.
Where to watch Dr. DeathEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
More about Dr. Death
Cast
Joshua JacksonDr. Christopher Duntsch
Edgar RamírezDr. Paolo Macchiarini
Alec BaldwinDr. Robert Henderson
Mandy MooreBenita Alexander
Christian SlaterDr. Randall Kirby
Ashley MadekweDr. Ana Lasbrey
Gustaf HammarstenDr. Svensson
Luke KirbyDr. Nathan GamelliCredits
- Created by
- Patrick Macmanus, Ashley Michel Hoban
- Written by
- Ashley Michel Hoban, Patrick Macmanus, Ahmadu Garba, Matthew White, Sara Pearson, Gregory Locklear, Linda Gase, Evan Wright, Bashir Gavriel, Maxwell Michael Towson, Luca Rojas, Nilanjana Bose, Jakub Ciupinski
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 16
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
PeacockUnited States
UCPUnited States
Escape ArtistsUnited States- Littleton Road ProductionsUnited States
WonderyUnited States- Mama Michel ProductionsUnited States
Themes
anthologybased on podcastbased on true storymedical dramamedical malpracticesurgeonsurgery
