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After raising her two children, getting divorced and retiring from teaching, Carol Chambers embarks on a unique second act: she’s going to become a doctor.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 16 - Carol's Crush
    8.2/10(88 votes)

    #1 - Carol's Crush

    S1:E16

    After Carol’s patient’s transplant surgery is deemed a success, the interns tease her mercilessly about her obvious crush on the surgeon, Dr. Lewis.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Trey Kollmer, John Blickstead

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  2. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 11 - Blocking
    8.0/10(89 votes)

    #2 - Blocking

    S1:E11

    Carol pretends to be an attending doctor in order to get her patient into the ICU, and Jenny and Daniel run into Dr. Frost when they finally go on their first date,

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writers:Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins

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  3. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 10 - Merry December 19th
    7.9/10(97 votes)

    #3 - Merry December 19th

    S1:E10

    Carol excitedly plans an early Christmas celebration for Jenny, but Jenny’s preoccupied with her secret first date with Daniel. Also, the doctors investigate a case of food poisoning at an office holiday party.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

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  4. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 12 - Peer Evaluations
    7.8/10(84 votes)

    #4 - Peer Evaluations

    S1:E12

    When the interns are given performance evaluations by Dr. Frost and Dr. Jacobs, everyone takes the critique well… except for Carol.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Trey Kollmer, John Blickstead

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  5. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 13 - Night Lemons
    7.8/10(89 votes)

    #5 - Night Lemons

    S1:E13

    Lexie and Jenny tease Carol when her kind neighbor shows signs that he has a crush on her. Also, Dr. Frost suggests that Maya and the interns forgo using technology as a crutch and instead use traditional medical procedures on their patients.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Allison Gilbert

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  6. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 14 - Secrets
    7.8/10(83 votes)

    #6 - Secrets

    S1:E14

    When Carol learns about Lexie's secret hobby, she also finds out an even bigger secret…that everyone knew except her. Also, Caleb goes to battle with an insurance company for his patient.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Ari Berkowitz

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  7. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 15 - Top of the List
    7.8/10(83 votes)

    #7 - Top of the List

    S1:E15

    When Carol’s patient finally makes the liver donation list, she is upset by the lack of emotion from his transplant surgeon, Dr. Lewis. Also, Lexie, Daniel and Caleb try to decipher why Dr. Jacobs has a tattoo of a duck.

    Director:Michael Shea
    Writer:Andy Roth

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  8. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 5 - The Nightfloat
    7.7/10(110 votes)

    #8 - The Nightfloat

    S1:E5

    When Carol has her first solo overnight shift at the hospital, Dr. Frost’s enthusiastic help and involvement become a little more than Carol bargained for. Also, on the interns’ rare night off from the hospital, Jenny takes them all out to a bar to find dates.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Ari Berkowitz

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  9. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 7 - Dr. Mom
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    #9 - Dr. Mom

    S1:E7

    When the other interns begin to feel the strain of being first-year residents, Carol tries to help with lessons learned from years as a working mom, but soon realizes that she may have stretched herself too thin. Also, Jenny and Dr. Frost face off when she tries to sell him some of her latest pharmaceuticals.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

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  10. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 8 - Sick and Retired
    7.7/10(99 votes)

    #10 - Sick and Retired

    S1:E8

    Carol’s dear friend Phyllis is admitted to the hospital, and Carol jealously witnesses what retirement would have looked like for her. Also, Daniel takes credit for Caleb’s excellent diagnosis and is bothered when Caleb doesn’t seem to mind.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Margee Magee

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  11. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 9 - Therapy Dogs
    7.7/10(101 votes)

    #11 - Therapy Dogs

    S1:E9

    As the hospital hosts therapy dogs to help care for their patients, Carol helps Lexie when the emotional burden of being a doctor becomes too “ruff,.

    Director:Katy Garretson
    Writer:Broti Gupta

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  12. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 18 - R.I.P. Dr. Herman
    7.7/10(74 votes)

    #12 - R.I.P. Dr. Herman

    S1:E18

    When Carol is selected to present a case to the entire hospital, her boyfriend, Dr. Lewis, asks her to reconsider because it could affect his chance of becoming chief of staff over Dr. Frost. Also, Dr. Frost makes a startling revelation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 17 - Plus Ones
    7.6/10(69 votes)

    #13 - Plus Ones

    S1:E17

    When the interns tease Carol that her relationship with Dr. Lewis might be moving too fast, Carol tries to sabotage his chance at winning a romantic getaway for them. Also, Dr. Jacobs, Lexie and Caleb help a patient with a serious case of… a curling iron stuck in her hair before her wedding day.

    Director:Angela Barnes
    Writers:Asmita Paranjape, Allison Gilbert

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  14. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 6 - Game Changer
    7.5/10(103 votes)

    #14 - Game Changer

    S1:E6

    The hospital is abuzz when Carol is assigned to care for a star college football player with a broken rib. Also, sparks continue to fly between Jenny and Daniel.

    Director:Angela Barnes
    Writer:Darrin Bragg

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  15. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 4 - Marathon Day
    6.9/10(123 votes)

    #15 - Marathon Day

    S1:E4

    When Dr. Jacobs collapses after running a marathon, Carol becomes her doctor and they clash over her course of treatment. Also, Daniel and Lexie try to help Caleb conquer an old phobia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 2 - You Give Me Fever
    6.8/10(151 votes)

    #16 - You Give Me Fever

    S1:E2

    When Carol treats an elderly patient with a fever, Mrs. Zahn (Carol Mansell), and her tests are inconclusive, Carol must find a way to work around Dr. Jacobs and hospital policy to take extra time to observe her. Also, Daniel is embarrassed when his fellow interns find out that he doesn’t know how to do the basic medical skill of drawing blood.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins

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  17. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(210 votes)

    #17 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Carol Kenney enthusiastically begins her first day as an internal medicine intern, but has a rocky start when she disregards direct orders from her boss in order to help a patient. Also, Carol meets Dr. Frost, a senior attending physician who may be the ally Carol needs in her second act.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins

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  18. Carol's Second Act Season 1 Episode 3 - The Zebra
    6.7/10(133 votes)

    #18 - The Zebra

    S1:E3

    While the other interns battle over who gets the patient with a fascinating and rare problem, Carol's standard, run-of-the-mill case turns out to be something more than it seems. Also, Daniel makes a crucial mistake that gets Dr. Jacobs attention… by eating her food.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

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Best Episodes Summary

"Carol's Crush" is the best rated episode of "Carol's Second Act". It scored 8.2/10 based on 88 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Trey Kollmer, John Blickstead, it aired on 2/20/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Blocking".