The Worst Episodes of Carol's Second Act

#1 Worst Episode
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6.7/10(211 votes)
#1 - Pilot
S1:E19/26/2019
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:Sarah Haskins, Emily Halpern
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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writers:Sarah Haskins, Emily Halpern
6.7/10(134 votes)
#2 - The Zebra
S1:E310/10/2019
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:Trey Kollmer, John Blickstead, Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff
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Director:Phill Lewis
Writers:Trey Kollmer, John Blickstead, Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff
6.8/10(152 votes)
#3 - You Give Me Fever
S1:E210/3/2019
When Carol treats an elderly patient with a fever, Mrs. Zahn, 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:Sarah Haskins, Emily Halpern
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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writers:Sarah Haskins, Emily Halpern
6.9/10(124 votes)
#4 - Marathon Day
S1:E410/17/2019
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:Andy Roth
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Andy Roth
7.5/10(104 votes)
#5 - Game Changer
S1:E611/7/2019
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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Director:Angela Barnes
Writer:Darrin Bragg
7.6/10(69 votes)
#6 - Plus Ones
S1:E173/5/2020
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:Allison Gilbert, Asmita Paranjape
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Director:Angela Barnes
Writers:Allison Gilbert, Asmita Paranjape

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7.7/10(94 votes)
#7 - Dr. Mom
S1:E711/14/2019
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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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff
7.7/10(100 votes)
#8 - Sick and Retired
S1:E811/21/2019
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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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writer:Margee Magee
7.7/10(102 votes)
#9 - Therapy Dogs
S1:E912/5/2019
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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Director:Katy Garretson
Writer:Broti Gupta
7.8/10(75 votes)
#10 - R.I.P. Dr. Herman
S1:E183/12/2020
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:Scott Ellis
Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff
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Director:Scott Ellis
Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff
7.8/10(83 votes)
#11 - Secrets
S1:E142/6/2020
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:Ariana Berkowitz
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Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer:Ariana Berkowitz
7.8/10(83 votes)
#12 - Top of the List
S1:E152/13/2020
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 J. Shea
Writer:Andy Roth
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Director:Michael J. Shea
Writer:Andy Roth
7.8/10(85 votes)
#13 - Peer Evaluations
S1:E121/16/2020
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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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writers:Trey Kollmer, John Blickstead
7.8/10(111 votes)
#14 - The Nightfloat
S1:E510/24/2019
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:Ariana Berkowitz
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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writer:Ariana Berkowitz
7.9/10(90 votes)
#15 - Night Lemons
S1:E131/23/2020
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
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writer:Unknown
7.9/10(98 votes)
#16 - Merry December 19th
S1:E1012/12/2019
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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Director:Scott Ellis
Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff
8.1/10(90 votes)
#17 - Blocking
S1:E111/9/2020
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:Sarah Haskins, Emily Halpern
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Director:Kimberly McCullough
Writers:Sarah Haskins, Emily Halpern
8.2/10(89 votes)
#18 - Carol's Crush
S1:E162/20/2020
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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Director:Pamela Fryman
Writers:Trey Kollmer, John Blickstead