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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.

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Episode 1

Spasticity

42m6.5 / 10

Hank and Divya treat the heir of a famous inventor whose desire to distance himself from his father puts him in harm's way. Meanwhile, Jill's job at Hamptons Heritage is threatened when her mentor starts proceedings to have her fired.

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Directed by Constantine MakrisWritten by Andrew LenchewskiGuest stars Henry Winkler, Dieter Riesle, Campbell Scott, Nick Diamantis, Kyle Bornheimer, Marcia Gay Harden, Jason Kravits, Gabe Doran

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Episode 2

Lovesick

42m7.0 / 10

After having her heart broken, Newberg's stepdaughter lands in the hospital with a condition directly related to her relationship woes. Divya attempts to bring romance into her relationship with Raj.

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Directed by Allison Liddi-BrownWritten by Michael RauchGuest stars Mary Lynn Rajskub, Christine Ebersole, Rupak Ginn, Henry Winkler, Nick Diamantis, Mike Colter, Marnie Schulenburg, Ben Yannette

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Episode 3

Keeping the Faith

42m6.5 / 10

A actor from a popular film francises collapeses on the ground and Hank is there to save the day again. But this time he uncovers the secret past involved and the condition that he is suffering from is what caused the collapse. Eddie R. wants to make it up to his boys and lets it slip that he is going to be staying in the Hamptons for a longer time then anticipated.

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Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by Jack Bernstein, Michael RauchGuest stars Erinn Hayes, Christine Ebersole, Anastasia Griffith, Henry Winkler, Dieter Riesle, Campbell Scott, Paul Wight, Florencia Lozano

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Episode 4

Medusa

42m8.0 / 10

Boris flies Hank to another country, where he and another doctor research potentially life saving gene therapies. Back in the Hamptons, Hank's temporary replacement, Dr. Emily Peck, rubs Divya the wrong way.

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Directed by Matthew PennWritten by Constance M. Burge, Andrew LenchewskiGuest stars Alexandria Carbone, Julie Ann Emery, Anastasia Griffith, Campbell Scott, Peter Jacobson, Ana de la Reguera, Armando Riesco, Carlos Elicier

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Episode 5

Mano a Mano

42m6.5 / 10

Hank saves a hand; Boris' health quickly fails after Marisa's treatment; Divya clashes with Dr. Peck.

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Directed by Matthew PennWritten by Jon Sherman, Carol FlintGuest stars Alexandria Carbone, Aaron Mayer, Anastasia Griffith, Campbell Scott, Jennifer Missoni, Peter Jacobson, Ana de la Reguera, Armando Riesco

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Episode 6

In Vino Veritas

42m7.5 / 10

The behavior of Tucker's best friend causes him to suspect the worst, but Hank realizes a medical condition is to blame. Meanwhile, Divya treats a woman who fears her job as a winemaker is on the line when her symptoms hinder her palate.

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Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Jessica BallGuest stars Meredith Hagner, Ezra Miller, Zoe McLellan, Henry Winkler, Hailey Kohlus, Robert Arensen

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Episode 7

Comfort's Overrated

42m7.5 / 10

When the purveyor of a popular Hamptons food truck seems quickly corrupted by his success, Hank puts together his odd behavior, and pinpoints the cause of his symptoms.

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Directed by Michael W. Watkins, Ed FraimanWritten by Constance M. BurgeGuest stars Brooke D'Orsay, Anastasia Griffith, Anna George

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Episode 8

The Hankover

42m3.3 / 10

Hank must try to remain professional and put aside his feelings in order to treat a childhood foe. Raj's bachelor party is Evan's latest project while a bridal event draws Divya and Jill to the city.

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Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Jon Sherman, Carol FlintGuest stars Rupak Ginn, Anastasia Griffith, Dieter Riesle, Anna George, Christine Evangelista

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Episode 9

Frenemies

42m8.0 / 10

Hank treats Dr. Blair's seven year-old son, Jake, whose symptoms appear to be directly related to his parents' divorce.

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Directed by Wendey StanzlerWritten by Jack BernsteinGuest stars Brooke D'Orsay, Fatima Ptacek, Michael Mulheren, Anastasia Griffith, Marcia Gay Harden, Robert Arensen

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Episode 10

Whole Lotto Love

42m8.0 / 10

When two lottery winners arrive in the Hamptons, Hank treats them both for conditions that appear to be related to their newly lavish lifestyle.

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Directed by Tawnia McKiernanWritten by Michael Rauch, Jessica BallGuest stars Brooke D'Orsay, Amy Sedaris, Kathleen McNenny, Henry Winkler, Dieter Riesle, Campbell Scott, Christine Ebersole, Rupak Ginn

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Episode 11

Big Whoop

42m8.0 / 10

Hank and Emily care for a patient together but disagree on the course of treatment. Meanwhile, Evan concocts a cyber retaliation plan against Emily.

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Directed by Michael W. WatkinsWritten by Michael Rauch, Michael Rauch, Constance M. Burge, Constance M. Burge, Irv DaneshGuest stars Skai Jackson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Anastasia Griffith, Henry Winkler, Dieter Riesle, Campbell Scott, Marcia Gay Harden, Randall Newsome

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Episode 12

Open Up Your Yenta Mouth and Say Ah

42m3.3 / 10

Hank treats a chatty socialite who disappears before he can diagnose her.

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Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Andrew LenchewskiGuest stars Brooke D'Orsay, Christine Ebersole, Henry Winkler, Dieter Riesle, Campbell Scott, Randall Newsome, Matthew Nadu, Patrick Heusinger

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Episode 13

Mulligan

42m8.0 / 10

Following Eddie's heart attack, Hank and Evan discover things they didn't know about their father. Hank treats Jill after she collapses at a golf tournament and Divya still hasn't decided what to do about her feelings for Adam.

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Directed by Michael RauchWritten by Jon Sherman, Michael RauchGuest stars Henry Winkler, Dieter Riesle, Campbell Scott, Christine Ebersole, Patrick Heusinger

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Episode 14

Pit Stop

42m8.0 / 10

Hank and Divya must find what is making a reality-show's cast ill. Evan's latest plan is to franchise HankMed and he has an unexpected ally.

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Directed by Matthew PennWritten by Simran Baidwan, Jack Bernstein, Jessica Ball, Jack Bernstein, Jessica BallGuest stars Brooke D'Orsay, Anastasia Griffith, Paola Turbay, Eddie Shin, Eric William Morris, Liz Holtan, Melissa Fumero, Mark Zimmerman

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Episode 15

A History of Violins

42m8.0 / 10

Hank makes a house call to help a teen singing prodigy. Hank and Emily have their biggest fight yet and Eddie just has to insert himself into it. Evan finds himself in a sticky situation with the Paige's father.

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Directed by Dennie GordonWritten by Carol Flint, Carol Flint, Jon Sherman, Jon Sherman, Alex DouglasGuest stars Brooke D'Orsay, Sami Gayle, Anastasia Griffith, Henry Winkler, Patrick Heusinger

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Episode 16

Astraphobia

42m8.0 / 10

When a park ranger is hit by lightning, Hank is able to save his life. Now the ranger wants to recapture the experience.

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Directed by Ed FraimanWritten by Andrew Lenchewski, Stuart FeldmanGuest stars Cory Nichols

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Episode 17

Fight or Flight

42m8.0 / 10

A woman who left a high stress lifestyle and moved to the Hamptons can't seem to relax but Hank has a medical explanation for her.

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Directed by Michael RauchWritten by Michael Rauch, Michael Rauch, Constance M. Burge, Constance M. Burge, Aubrey Villalobos KarrGuest stars Brooke D'Orsay, Rupak Ginn, Dieter Riesle, Campbell Scott

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Episode 18

Listen to the Music

42m8.0 / 10finale

Hank is worried that a new patient had previously been misdiagnosed, and wants to get to the bottom of the case. Meanwhile, Divya and Raj take dance lessons in preparation for their wedding, but they end up as patients themselves.

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Directed by Constantine MakrisWritten by Andrew LenchewskiGuest stars Brooke D'Orsay, John Legend, Rupak Ginn, Henry Winkler, Dieter Riesle, Campbell Scott

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More 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