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The Worst Episodes of Heartbeat

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

Worst episode
S1E3 Backwards
7.4126 votes
Best episode
S1E4 100,000 Heartbeats
8.5116 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.9avg
Binge time
7h 20m
10 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 3 - Backwards
    7.4/10(126 votes)

    S1:E3

    Alex sees a young man who is only able to recite sentences backward as a chance to try out some new technology.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(188 votes)

    S1:E1

    A new patient who is in critical need of a heart transplanthas to rely on Dr. Panttiere and the unconventional methods she uses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 8 - Match Game
    7.5/10(91 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Alex's father needs a new kidney, an unlikely donor emerges and family secrets threaten to destroy the close relationship between father and daughter.

    Director:Edward Ornelas
    Writer:Cindy Appel

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  4. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 2 - Twins
    7.7/10(165 votes)

    S1:E2

    An ethical debate begins after Alex suggests performing some risky surgery on conjoined twins that have been diagnosed with cancer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 10 - What Happens in Vegas... Happens
    7.9/10(86 votes)

    S1:E10

    In the Season 1 finale, a mysterious illness sends the hospital into lockdown; and leaves Alex fighting to save the lives of Jesse, Pierce and Ji-Sung. In other events, Millicent deals with the consequences when Alex disobeys the CDC; and an elderly man's search for his missing wife causes Alex to make a major decision about her love life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 7 - Permanent Glitter
    8.0/10(113 votes)

    S1:E7

    Alex and Ji-Sung fight to save the life of a transgender woman with breast cancer; a consultant from another hospital forces Jesse to confront her feelings for Alex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 9 - Sanctuary
    8.1/10(80 votes)

    S1:E9

    Alex (Melissa George) and Jesse (Don Hany) put the hospital's reputation on the line while trying to fulfill the dying wish of a young heart patient.

    Director:Sarah Pia Anderson
    Writers:Cindy Appel, Michael Lyons

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  8. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 5 - The Land of Normal
    8.3/10(94 votes)

    S1:E5

    A patient questions Alex's ability to leave personal grief outside the OR when she performs heart surgery on the anniversary of her sister's death; Millicent dates an artist; Pierce wants to be more of a part of Alex's family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 6 - The Inverse
    8.3/10(99 votes)

    S1:E6

    A case brings back memories for Alex, Jesse and Millicent as they fight to save a heart transplant patient when she sustains devastating injuries in a car crash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Heartbeat Season 1 Episode 4 - 100,000 Heartbeats
    8.5/10(116 votes)

    S1:E4

    Alex and Pierce are at odds about whether the hospital should provide an experimental treatment for patients with advanced-stage cancer. In other events, Max wants to change the family dynamic with Alex and Ji Sung connects with Callahan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Backwards" is the worst rated episode of Heartbeat. It scored 7.4/10 from 126 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on March 30, 2016. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pilot".

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