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TV series

Royal Pains

2009TV-PG8 seasons6.7 / 10

Some doctors still make house calls.

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 local hospital asks him to treat the town's less fortunate, he finds himself walking the line between doing well for himself and doing good for others.

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Synopsis

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 local hospital asks him to treat the town's less fortunate, he finds himself walking the line between doing well for himself and doing good for others.

Cast, crew and production details

About Royal Pains

Cast

Mark FeuersteinHank Lawson
Paulo CostanzoEvan R. Lawson
Jill FlintJill Casey
Reshma ShettyDivya Katdare
Brooke D'OrsayPaige Collins
Ben ShenkmanJeremiah Sacani
Ajay MehtaDevesh Katdare
Meredith HagnerLibby

Credits

Created by
Andrew Lenchewski, John Rogers

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
104
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • USA NetworkUnited States
  • UCPUnited States
  • Prospect ParkUnited States
  • 34 FilmsUnited States
  • Open 4 Business ProductionsUnited States

Themes

doctorhamptonslong island, new yorkmedical dramarichwealthy

Season 8 episodes

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← Season 7

Episode 1

Stranger Danger

42m8.0 / 10

Hank attempts to help a stubborn politician whilst Divya's future is impeded. Jeremiah returns, and Eddie has a surprise for Hank and Evan.

Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Andrew Lenchewski, Caty Zick, Andrew LenchewskiGuest stars Grayson Taylor, Christine Ebersole, Rupak Ginn, Henry Winkler, Annie Potts, Jordana Spiro, Dan Lauria, Teri Polo

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Episode 2

Palpating the Orbital Rim

42m8.0 / 10

When Diana's hacked records go viral, Evan handles the aftermath. Divya helps Jeremiah and his parents. Hank and Jen go on a first date.

Directed by Brendan WalshWritten by Jon ShermanGuest stars Grayson Taylor, Rupak Ginn, Sarah Mezzanotte, Zachary Hernandez, Anthony Pierini, Campbell Scott, Monica Pinto

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Episode 3

Fly Me to Kowloon

42m7.0 / 10

Hank finds romance in Hong Kong. Divya treats a repo man. Paige convinces Evan to rethink their parenting path.

Directed by Mark FeuersteinWritten by Carol Flint, Woody StrassnerGuest stars Rupak Ginn, Campbell Scott

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Episode 4

Doubt of Africa

42m8.0 / 10

Hank works his first shift at the emergency room in years. Jeremiah bonds with his patient. Divya worries about Lena.

Directed by Janice CookeWritten by Jessica Ball, Caty ZickGuest stars Jill Flint, Maria Dizzia, Sarah Mezzanotte, Zachary Hernandez, Anthony Pierini

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Episode 5

Saab Story

42m8.0 / 10

Hank treats an overworked Keller. Divya meets Hank's mentor. Evan and Paige struggle with the demands of IVF. Jeremiah creates a video for Divya's baby shower.

Directed by Michael RauchWritten by Constance M. BurgeGuest stars Rupak Ginn, Stephen Spinella, Monica Pinto

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Episode 6

Home Sick

42m8.0 / 10

Hank meets a woman who fears she has an inherited disease. Eddie makes a medical decision. Jeremiah discovers that Boris went to clinical trials without his input.

Directed by Charles McClellandWritten by Jon Sherman, Carol FlintGuest stars Henry Winkler, Campbell Scott

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Episode 7

The Good News Is...

42m7.5 / 10

Hank helps a theater legend at Eddie's wedding; Eddie and Evan reconcile. Paige and Evan wait for pregnancy test results.

Directed by Michael RauchWritten by Michael Rauch, Michael Rauch, Antonia EllisGuest stars Christine Ebersole, Michael Mulheren, Rupak Ginn, Henry Winkler, Anthony Pierini, Dieter Riesle, Stephen Spinella, Monica Pinto

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Episode 8

Uninterrupted

42m9.5 / 10Finale

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.

Directed by Michael RauchWritten by Andrew LenchewskiGuest stars Jill Flint, Meredith Hagner, Sarah Mezzanotte, Zachary Hernandez, Anthony Pierini, Campbell Scott, Monica Pinto

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026