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The Worst Episodes of Doctor Foster

Every episode of Doctor Foster ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Doctor Foster!

Worst episode
S2E5 Episode 5
6.6562 votes
Best episode
S1E5 Episode 5
8.7720 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.1avg
Binge time
9h 0m
10 episodes

Seasons3

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Doctor Foster Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.6/10(562 votes)
    S2:E5

    Gemma goes to extreme lengths in order to come out on top and win back her old life. But this time has she gone too far?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Doctor Foster Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.3/10(435 votes)
    S2:E2

    Reeling from the repercussions of Simon's return, Gemma scrambles to uncover his secrets and find out what's going on with Tom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Doctor Foster Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.5/10(550 votes)
    S2:E1

    Two years after Doctor Gemma Foster dramatically exposed her husband Simon's betrayals, forcing him to leave town, her life is destabilised once again when he returns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Doctor Foster Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(413 votes)
    S2:E3

    Gemma feels Tom should come first, even though she and Simon are at each other's throats. But can they put their own feelings aside for their son's sake?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Doctor Foster Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(587 votes)
    S1:E3

    In public Gemma plays the perfect wife, while secretly concocting a plan to ensure she comes out on top - only to make new discoveries about the full extent of the secrets that those around her are holding on to.

    Director:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Doctor Foster Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(616 votes)
    S1:E2

    Reeling from the secrets she has uncovered, Gemma has a decision to make - but a visit from a surprise patient means she also faces an acute professional dilemma.

    Director:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Doctor Foster Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(749 votes)
    S1:E1

    Brilliant, vivacious GP Gemma Foster has her life torn apart when she investigates whether her husband is harbouring a dark secret. The truth will shock her to the core.

    Director:Tom Vaughan
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Doctor Foster Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(452 votes)
    S2:E4

    Simon feels confident that he and Kate can finally live securely, free from Gemma's shadow. But can Kate really trust him?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Doctor Foster Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(579 votes)
    S1:E4

    Gemma decides on a new start with Simon, but her medical career begins to fall apart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Doctor Foster Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.7/10(720 votes)
    S1:E5

    Gemma is determined to expose Simon at last. But how far will she go to achieve her goal?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the worst rated episode of Doctor Foster. It scored 6.6/10 from 562 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 3, 2017. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

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