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The Worst Episodes of Doctor Odyssey

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

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Max is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 3 - Plastic Surgery Week
    6.4/10(662 votes)

    #1 - Plastic Surgery Week

    S1:E3

    Plastic Surgery Week on The Odyssey brings new faces and fresh features to be carefully maintained by the medical team. Meanwhile, when the owner's wife comes on board, Capt. Massey must juggle charm and skillful dodging to sidestep her advances.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken

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  2. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.6/10(879 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    The Odyssey's new onboard doctor, Max Bankman gets acquainted with Capt. Massey and his medical team, Avery and Tristan, while treating crises miles from shore.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken

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  3. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 7 - Oh, Daddy!
    6.6/10(536 votes)

    #3 - Oh, Daddy!

    S1:E7

    Bears, otters and cubs on board can only mean one thing: It's Gay Week on The Odyssey. As Max, Avery and Tristan navigate their relationships, Capt. Massey's brother arrives with an unexpected guest.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Joe Baken, Byron Crawford

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  4. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 6 - I Always Cry at Weddings
    6.7/10(635 votes)

    #4 - I Always Cry at Weddings

    S1:E6

    When a wealthy family charters The Odyssey for a weeklong wedding cruise, all eyes are on the "bridezilla" as she wreaks havoc on board. Amid the chaos, love and lust manage to find their way through the air with sparks flying among the crew.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Joe Baken

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  5. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 8 - Quackers
    6.7/10(433 votes)

    #5 - Quackers

    S1:E8

    It's Quakers Week, and the ship is bustling with guests obsessed with a quirky trend taking over the cruising industry: rubber duckies. As the voyage unfolds, Avery receives unexpected news.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz

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  6. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 2 - Singles Week
    6.8/10(716 votes)

    #6 - Singles Week

    S1:E2

    It's Singles Week on The Odyssey, and lust is in the air. As Max, Tristan and Avery navigate their relationship, the crew fends off advances from passengers. With rising desire and quickly spreading ailments, Max and the team rush to restore order.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken

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  7. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 10 - Shark Attack!: Orca! (2)
    6.9/10(368 votes)

    #7 - Shark Attack!: Orca! (2)

    S1:E10

    Amid a power outage, Max, Tristan, Avery, and Brooke struggle to treat shark-inflicted wounds. As romantic tensions flare between Max and Brooke and new sparks fly between two former flames, the team must perform an emergency operation.

    Director:Michael Medico
    Writers:Russel Friend, Jamie Pachino

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  8. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 4 - Wellness Week
    7.0/10(552 votes)

    #8 - Wellness Week

    S1:E4

    During a week dedicated to wellness, The Odyssey ironically finds itself overwhelmed by a surge of ailing patients. Meanwhile, Tristan's new romance sparks jealousy, and Capt. Massey must bring the ship to safety in the midst of a hurricane.

    Director:John J. Gray
    Writers:Joe Baken, Byron Crawford

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  9. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 5 - Halloween Week
    7.1/10(522 votes)

    #9 - Halloween Week

    S1:E5

    It's Halloween on The Odyssey, featuring a high-stakes costume contest; but when a zombie-like illness plagues select passengers, the festivities take a dark turn. Meanwhile, Avery and Max embark on a rescue mission.

    Director:Tessa Blake
    Writers:Joe Baken, Byron Crawford

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  10. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 9 - Shark Attack! (1)
    7.1/10(441 votes)

    #10 - Shark Attack! (1)

    S1:E9

    Max and Avery are at a crossroads as Avery faces a difficult pregnancy decision. Meanwhile, after Munroe is bitten by a shark, the Odyssey takes a dangerous detour to rescue a sinking boat, where a mysterious new passenger catches Max's eye.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writers:Mike Schaub, Liz Friedman

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  11. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 12 - Sophisticated Ladies Week
    7.1/10(376 votes)

    #11 - Sophisticated Ladies Week

    S1:E12

    Tristan strives to prove himself to Avery, while Captain Massey is shaken by shocking news. Meanwhile, Sophisticated Ladies Week brings a disruptive passenger onboard, while the crew navigates the delicate care of a terminal patient.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken

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  12. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 16 - Double-Booked
    7.1/10(267 votes)

    #12 - Double-Booked

    S1:E16

    Mayhem ensues on The Odyssey when high-profile book tours for trad wives and sex-positive groups are double-booked. As tensions rise, Max, Avery and Tristan provide medical attention to both VIP authors.

    Director:Yona Speidel
    Writers:Russel Friend, Jamie Pachino

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  13. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 15 - Crew Week
    7.4/10(284 votes)

    #13 - Crew Week

    S1:E15

    Crew week on The Odyssey sends Max back to his hometown for answers, while Tristan reveals Avery's secret to Vivian. As Munroe fights a parasitic infection, Avery pressures Rosie to face a medical condition she's been hiding.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Jon Robin Baitz, Jamie Pachino

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  14. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 18 - The Wave (2)
    7.4/10(246 votes)

    #14 - The Wave (2)

    S1:E18

    When Max's transmission goes silent, he and Barry seek refuge in an abandoned church while Tristan takes charge of The Odyssey. With time running out, Avery leads a high-stakes rescue mission to find Max.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 11 - Casino Week
    7.5/10(381 votes)

    #15 - Casino Week

    S1:E11

    It's Casino Week aboard The Odyssey, and unexpected guest Athena Grant suspects two passengers are targeting the ship's vault. Enlisting Max's help, Athena raises the stakes in a dangerous game where not everyone will end up with a winning hand.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 14 - Hot Tub Week
    7.5/10(315 votes)

    #16 - Hot Tub Week

    S1:E14

    Cheerleaders aboard The Odyssey bring nostalgia, but when Avery receives troubling news, Max and Tristan step in to support her. Meanwhile, Tristan explores sobriety while Captain Massey's stress takes a physical toll.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Jessica Grasl

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  17. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 17 - The Wave (1)
    7.7/10(261 votes)

    #17 - The Wave (1)

    S1:E17

    After Max's declaration fractures his relationship with Avery, he leaves the ship and finds himself caught in an earthquake, which triggers a tsunami warning. With The Odyssey forced to leave port, Max races to return before it's too late.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 13 - Spring Break
    7.8/10(329 votes)

    #18 - Spring Break

    S1:E13

    Spring break hits The Odyssey as three college "vixens" set their sights on Max. Meanwhile, Tristan faces his drinking problem while other passengers' struggles keep the medical team on their toes.

    Director:Steven Canals
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Liz Friedman

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Plastic Surgery Week" is the worst rated episode of "Doctor Odyssey". It scored 6.4/10 based on 662 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken, it aired on 10/10/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".