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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dr. Death Season 2 Episode 1 - Like Magic
    7.1/10(299 votes)

    #1 - Like Magic

    S2:E1

    In 2012, Dr. Macchiarini performs a breakthrough thoracic surgery, but some colleagues in Sweden question his science. In the present, Macchiarini operates on Hannah and becomes romantically involved with Benita, a news producer covering the surgery.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writer:Ashley Michel Hoban

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  2. Dr. Death Season 2 Episode 2 - Worth the Risk
    7.2/10(227 votes)

    #2 - Worth the Risk

    S2:E2

    In 2012, Macchiarini’s research gets published after his patient in Sweden is asymptomatic two months post-surgery. In the present, Hannah suffers complications. Paolo and Benita grow closer. Paolo seeks new patients to expand his practice.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writer:Linda Gase

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  3. Dr. Death Season 2 Episode 3 - The Horizon
    7.3/10(214 votes)

    #3 - The Horizon

    S2:E3

    In 2012 Stockholm, another Dr. Macchiarini surgery ends tragically. In the present, Benita meets Paolo’s parents and decides to investigate his background before moving with him to Barcelona.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writers:Nilanjana Bose, Jakub Ciupinski

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  4. Dr. Death Season 1 Episode 2 - Ain't No Bum
    7.4/10(627 votes)

    #4 - Ain't No Bum

    S1:E2

    Henderson and Kirby try to strip Duntsch of his medical license; Duntsch joins the football team.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Ashley Michel Hoban

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  5. Dr. Death Season 2 Episode 8 - Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers
    7.4/10(208 votes)

    #5 - Surgeons, Bachelors and Butchers

    S2:E8

    The doctors in Sweden defend their findings to the Karolinska board, and their report leaks to the press. Benita’s colleague publishes the story of Paolo’s deception and misconduct. Swedish authorities make a decision about Macchiarini’s case.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writers:Ashley Michel Hoban, Luca Rojas

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  6. Dr. Death Season 1 Episode 3 - Dock Ellis
    7.5/10(593 votes)

    #6 - Dock Ellis

    S1:E3

    Duntsch meets his mentor; Henderson and Kirby explore the medical system.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writer:Evan Wright

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  7. Dr. Death Season 1 Episode 4 - An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink
    7.6/10(584 votes)

    #7 - An Occurrence at Randall Kirby's Sink

    S1:E4

    Henderson and Kirby crash a function in Duntsch's honor; Duntsch sets up his practice in Texas.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writer:Ahmadu Garba

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  8. Dr. Death Season 2 Episode 4 - Tarantela Telaraña
    7.6/10(204 votes)

    #8 - Tarantela Telaraña

    S2:E4

    In the past, doctors in Sweden and Belgium suspect that Dr. Macchiarini is not running animal trials and is instead experimenting on people. Benita realizes Paolo’s promises are lies and uncovers dark secrets from his past.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writer:Gregory Locklear

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  9. Dr. Death Season 1 Episode 1 - Diplos
    7.7/10(774 votes)

    #9 - Diplos

    S1:E1

    Two doctors investigate the maiming and death of patients at the hands of a Dallas neurosurgeon.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Patrick Macmanus

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  10. Dr. Death Season 1 Episode 7 - Feet of Clay
    7.7/10(501 votes)

    #10 - Feet of Clay

    S1:E7

    Duntsch tries to mount a defense; Henderson, Kirby and Shughart seek answers to lingering questions.

    Director:So Yong Kim
    Writers:Ahmadu Garba, Ashley Michel Hoban

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  11. Dr. Death Season 2 Episode 6 - The Fog
    7.7/10(193 votes)

    #11 - The Fog

    S2:E6

    In Russia, Macchiarini is set to perform elective surgery on the wife of an oligarch, but Dr. Lasbrey convinces her to postpone it. Benita realizes Paolo’s lies go deeper than she thought. Ana returns to Sweden and confirms her suspicions.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writer:Sara Pearson

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  12. Dr. Death Season 2 Episode 7 - Compassionate Uses
    7.7/10(187 votes)

    #12 - Compassionate Uses

    S2:E7

    Doctors Gamelli, Svensson and Lasbrey blow the whistle on Macchiarini but face the consequences. In Russia, Paolo convinces Yulia to go through with the surgery. Benita struggles to tell her story.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writer:Matthew White

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  13. Dr. Death Season 1 Episode 5 - The $?!& in the Bed
    7.8/10(536 votes)

    #13 - The $?!& in the Bed

    S1:E5

    Duntsch begins operating in Dallas; Henderson and Kirby gain an ally in stopping Duntsch.

    Director:So Yong Kim
    Writer:Matthew White

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  14. Dr. Death Season 1 Episode 6 - Occam's Razor
    7.9/10(515 votes)

    #14 - Occam's Razor

    S1:E6

    Duntsch attempts to fix a disastrous surgery; Shughart builds her case against Duntsch.

    Director:So Yong Kim
    Writers:Sara Pearson, Maxwell Michael Towson

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  15. Dr. Death Season 1 Episode 8 - Hardwood Floors
    8.2/10(554 votes)

    #15 - Hardwood Floors

    S1:E8

    Duntsch's victims confront him as Henderson, Kirby and Shughart set out to put him behind bars.

    Director:So Yong Kim
    Writer:Patrick Macmanus

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  16. Dr. Death Season 2 Episode 5 - 191
    8.8/10(365 votes)

    #16 - 191

    S2:E5

    Yesim, a young Turkish woman, travels to Sweden for a consultation and ends up on Dr. Macchiarini’s operating table. Dr. Gamelli fights to keep Yesim alive and forcefully raises concerns about Macchiarini’s procedure.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writer:Bashir Gavriel

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Like Magic" is the worst rated episode of "Dr. Death". It scored 7.1/10 based on 299 votes. Directed by Jennifer Morrison and written by Ashley Michel Hoban, it aired on 12/21/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Worth the Risk".