The Best Episodes of Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(52 votes)

   #1 - Atonement

   S1:E11/10/2024

   In her past life, Elise was called the Villainous Empress. Now she's genius surgeon Takamoto Aoi, saving as many as she can in an attempt to atone. She heads to Germany to perform surgery, but the plane begins to crash! Will this be the end for her?

   Director:Kumiko Habara

   Writer:Deko Akao

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   Director:Kumiko Habara

   Writer:Deko Akao
2. 

   7.9/10(44 votes)

   #2 - A Gamble

   S1:E21/17/2024

   In order to prevent tragedy from befalling those around her, Elise makes a difficult decision. She summons her courage and tells Emperor Minchester, but he doesn't immediately accept her resolve. Instead, he offers her a wager with her future on the line.

   Director:Kyohei Oyabu

   Writer:Deko Akao

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   Director:Kyohei Oyabu

   Writer:Deko Akao
3. 

   8.6/10(47 votes)

   #3 - The Lady Saint

   S1:E31/24/2024

   Elise keeps her identity a secret as she begins her work as an apprentice at Teresa Hospital. She makes use of the knowledge she gained as Takamoto Aoi to help her patients. Some doubt her abilities, but she soon proves herself in dramatic fashion!

   Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

   Writer:Maika Shizuhara

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   Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

   Writer:Maika Shizuhara
4. 

   8.4/10(44 votes)

   #4 - Which Way the Wind Blows

   S1:E41/31/2024

   Elise begins to distinguish herself through her medical knowledge. Then, a patient with a severe, untreatable injury is brought to Teresa Hospital. The enigmatic, handsome young man accompanying the patient shows an unusual interest in Elise.

   Director:Katsumi Minoguchi

   Writer:Sawako Hirabayashi

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   Director:Katsumi Minoguchi

   Writer:Sawako Hirabayashi
5. 

   8.3/10(38 votes)

   #5 - Ordeal

   S1:E52/7/2024

   Elise has succeeded in a complicated surgery thanks to her formidable medical skills. Impressed by her genius, the other doctors discuss her eligibility for the physician's exam. Later, Elise finds Lord Ron at the hospital and wonders why he's there.

   Director:Naoyoshi Kusaka

   Writer:Shunma Hara

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   Director:Naoyoshi Kusaka

   Writer:Shunma Hara
6. 

   8.0/10(40 votes)

   #6 - Daylight Fantasies, Nighttime Dreams

   S1:E62/14/2024

   Elise runs into Juliane, her former rival in love, at Minchester's birthday celebration. Recalling her previous cruel treatment of Juliane, Elise resolves to treat her with kindness. Just as Elise begins to relax, Minchester makes a shocking announcement.

   Director:Hidetoshi Watanabe

   Writer:Sawako Hirabayashi

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   Director:Hidetoshi Watanabe

   Writer:Sawako Hirabayashi
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7. 

   7.9/10(37 votes)

   #7 - Reminiscence

   S1:E72/21/2024

   Elise races to save a patient at the emperor's birthday celebrations. Since the procedure she performs is new to the empire, she faces harsh consequences for her actions. Her priority is always her patients' lives, but what about the physician's exam?

   Director:Tomihiko Ohkubo

   Writer:Shunma Hara

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   Director:Tomihiko Ohkubo

   Writer:Shunma Hara
8. 

   7.9/10(36 votes)

   #8 - Days Long Ago

   S1:E82/28/2024

   Graham makes a shocking discovery which threatens to change his relationship with Elise. Soon after, he takes a leave of absence from the hospital. Elise visits his home in the hopes of regaining his friendship, but she runs into an unforeseen emergency!

   Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

   Writer:Maika Shizuhara

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   Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

   Writer:Maika Shizuhara
9. 

   7.6/10(36 votes)

   #9 - After the Storm

   S1:E93/6/2024

   Through an unexpected turn of events, Elise ends up staying at the Child family's home, something she never imagined would happen. While there, she and Juliane have a chance to talk and they begin to share things they've never told anyone before.

   Director:Naoyoshi Kusaka

   Writer:Deko Akao

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   Director:Naoyoshi Kusaka

   Writer:Deko Akao
10. 

    8.0/10(37 votes)

    #10 - For a Brief While

    S1:E103/13/2024

    Elise suddenly has the chance to spend time with Ron. She is thrilled, and though he doesn't show it, Elise sends Ron's heart racing. During their date, they get caught up in an accident. Their hearts grow closer, but something weighs on Ron's mind.

    Director:Kyohei Oyabu

    Writer:Sawako Hirabayashi

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    Director:Kyohei Oyabu

    Writer:Sawako Hirabayashi
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    8.0/10(37 votes)

    #11 - A Wish

    S1:E113/20/2024

    Elise attends an award ceremony where she is bestowed the Order of the Imperial Rose. It's a good day, filled with congratulations from all around, but Elise's head is filled with thoughts of the physician's exam. Then, Minchester suddenly collapses!

    Director:Katsumi Minoguchi

    Writer:Deko Akao

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    Director:Katsumi Minoguchi

    Writer:Deko Akao
12. 

    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #12 - A Path

    S1:E123/27/2024

    Elise knows that tragedy is nearly upon them. She devotes everything she has to one final, desperate effort. Then, the physician's exam finally begins. After everything is done, Elise's convictions about how she wants to live her life only grow stronger.

    Director:Naoyoshi Kusaka

    Writer:Deko Akao

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    Director:Naoyoshi Kusaka

    Writer:Deko Akao