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A young E.R. doctor who, after being wrongly blamed for a patient's death, moves to the Hamptons and becomes the reluctant "doctor for hire" to the rich and famous. When the attractive administrator of the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Royal Pains Season 8 Episode 8 - Uninterrupted
    8.5/10(164 votes)

    S8:E8

    As Boris prepares to leave the Hamptons forever, he asks Hank to join him; Evan and Paige consider a life-altering decision; Divya receives news.

    Director:Michael Rauch
    Writer:Andrew Lenchewski

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  2. Royal Pains Season 8 Episode 4 - Doubt of Africa
    8.3/10(111 votes)

    S8:E4

    Hank works his first shift at the emergency room in years. Jeremiah bonds with his patient. Divya worries about Lena.

    Director:Janice Cooke
    Writers:Jessica Ball, Caty Zick

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  3. Royal Pains Season 5 Episode 3 - Lawson Translation
    8.1/10(123 votes)

    S5:E3

    Hank's investigation into Boris's death leads him to a shocking discovery; Divya and Jeremiah check out a Savannah hospital; Evan's crusade takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Emile B. Levisetti
    Writer:Constance M. Burge

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  4. Royal Pains Season 5 Episode 8 - Hammertime
    8.1/10(125 votes)

    S5:E8

    An unexpected visitor and a major auction at Shadow Pond thrust Hank, Evan, and Paige into an unfamiliar, high-stakes world that requires them to pull together like never before. Meanwhile, when Divya treats an older couple, who aren't about to let their age slow them down, she realizes the pace of her own life has changed in unexpected ways.

    Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
    Writer:Jack Bernstein

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  5. Royal Pains Season 4 Episode 6 - About Face
    8.0/10(133 votes)

    S4:E6

    HankMed treats an absentminded country club manager while Evan, with Paige's help, lands the business opportunity he's always dreamed of.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writer:Constance M. Burge

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  6. Royal Pains Season 4 Episode 10 - Who's Your Daddy?
    8.0/10(137 votes)

    S4:E10

    HankMed treats a polo team owner; Divya struggles with dating; Evan worries about a meeting of the in-laws.

    Director:Michael W. Watkins
    Writers:Jon Sherman, Michael Rauch

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  7. Royal Pains Season 6 Episode 13 - Ganging Up
    8.0/10(113 votes)

    S6:E13

    Hank and Evan search for Emma; Evan cannot understand Hank's reluctance to join Boris' new endeavor; Paige and Evan learn something about Bob; Jeremiah tries to accept Viviana's changes.

    Director:Michael Rauch
    Writer:Andrew Lenchewski

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  8. Royal Pains Season 7 Episode 7 - Lama Trauma
    8.0/10(107 votes)

    S7:E7

    Hank helps Boris prep a secret patient for surgery. Evan tries to chase a bad omen from the hospital. An offer from Quami forces Divya to make a major decision about her personal life.

    Director:Lara Shapiro
    Writer:Jon Sherman

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  9. Royal Pains Season 7 Episode 8 - Lending a Shoulder
    8.0/10(110 votes)

    S7:E8

    Hank has an epiphany after running into his former fiancé. Evan and Paige help Elán through her labor. Divya envisions a new future for her career and family.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writers:Constance M. Burge, Michael Rauch

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  10. Royal Pains Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(414 votes)

    S1:E1

    Young Dr. Hank Lawson has been recently fired when he stumbles into a new career as a concierge physician for the rich and privileged denizens within the Hamptons. Along with an assist from his ambitious brother, who provides his encouragement and advice with money along the way.

    Director:Jace Alexander
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Royal Pains Season 4 Episode 13 - Something Fishy This Way Comes
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    S4:E13

    Hank must travel to help an injured Dmitry; Paige deals with the fallout from the secret.

    Director:Janice Cooke
    Writers:Constance M. Burge, Michael Rauch

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  12. Royal Pains Season 5 Episode 7 - Chock Full O' Nuts
    7.9/10(113 votes)

    S5:E7

    Hank treats a spin instructor; Divya helps a successful candymaker who's facing unexpected challenges; Hank grows impatient with Killer Keller's negotiating tactics; Divya and Jeremiah try to better share their space; and Evan is upset when Paige makes a major purchase.

    Director:Mark Feuerstein
    Writer:Aubrey Villalobos Karr

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  13. Royal Pains Season 7 Episode 5 - Voices Carry
    7.9/10(114 votes)

    S7:E5

    Hank goes to Manhattan with Olympia. Evan fears Boris is keeping a secret. Divya receives a visitor.

    Director:Paulo Costanzo
    Writer:Jessica Ball

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  14. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 8 - The Hankover
    7.8/10(210 votes)

    S2:E8

    Hank must try to remain professional and put aside his feelings in order to treat a childhood foe. Raj's bachelor party is Evan's latest project while a bridal event draws Divya and Jill to the city.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writers:Jon Sherman, Carol Flint

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  15. Royal Pains Season 4 Episode 8 - Manimal
    7.8/10(133 votes)

    S4:E8

    Hank and Divya treat a veterinarian; Evan and Paige help a friend deal with loss; Boris must make accommodations.

    Director:Mark Feuerstein
    Writer:Jon Sherman

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  16. Royal Pains Season 4 Episode 11 - Dancing with the Devil
    7.8/10(141 votes)

    S4:E11

    HankMed treats a pop star before her tour; Evan helps Paige prepare for school; Hank gets to know a local pediatrician; Divya becomes distracted.

    Director:Paulo Costanzo
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Royal Pains Season 4 Episode 16 - Off-Season Greetings (2)
    7.8/10(132 votes)

    S4:E16

    Several months after the events of the explosive summer finale. With the Hamptons decked out for the holidays, Dr. Hank Lawson continues to treat his patients in very unexpected ways, but Hank's biggest challenge will be facing his own medical issues. As the wedding approaches, Evan and Hank head to Las Vegas for some bachelor party fun, while Paige and Divya travel out of town for her bachelorette party. And with a snowstorm descending on the Hamptons, Paige rapidly finds her dream wedding turning into a nightmare.

    Director:Michael Rauch
    Writers:Constance M. Burge, Michael Rauch

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  18. Royal Pains Season 5 Episode 9 - Pins and Needles
    7.8/10(120 votes)

    S5:E9

    Hank treats a florist with vivid dreams; Divya helps Evan prepare for a debate; Hank and Jeremiah disagree about treating Hank's post-surgical pain.

    Director:Ed Fraiman
    Writer:Jessica Ball

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  19. Royal Pains Season 6 Episode 2 - All in the Family
    7.8/10(125 votes)

    S6:E2

    Hank worries a rising tennis star's health may prevent her from taking her career to the next level, while a fellow pro at her club may have fallen ill from an unexpected source. Later Hank and Evan adjust to a startling revelation about Eddie's past. And Evan and Paige reach a new milestone. Elsewhere Jeremiah finds peace in an odd place.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Royal Pains Season 6 Episode 5 - Goodwill Stunting
    7.8/10(116 votes)

    S6:E5

    Evan reaches out to a woman with a strange illness; Paige and Russel have a realization about their client; Evan and Jeremiah recognize they will have to go to battle; Hank wins back a former patient.

    Director:Paulo Costanzo
    Writer:Jack Bernstein

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  21. Royal Pains Season 6 Episode 11 - Hankmed on the Half Shell
    7.8/10(114 votes)

    S6:E11

    Despite their strained relationship, Divya and Jeremiah work together to treat a model who is struggling to eat. After Ray's past catches up with him, Evan tries to distance himself from their partnership but it proves to be harder than he expected. Hank and Boris return from Argentina with an idea to enlarge the scope of Boris' foundation, and Emma violates her brothers' trust.

    Director:Joe Collins
    Writers:Constance M. Burge, Jon Sherman

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  22. Royal Pains Season 8 Episode 2 - Palpating the Orbital Rim
    7.8/10(96 votes)

    S8:E2

    When Diana's hacked records go viral, Evan handles the aftermath. Divya helps Jeremiah and his parents. Hank and Jen go on a first date.

    Director:Brendan Walsh
    Writer:Jon Sherman

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  23. Royal Pains Season 8 Episode 5 - Saab Story
    7.8/10(105 votes)

    S8:E5

    Hank treats an overworked Keller. Divya meets Hank's mentor. Evan and Paige struggle with the demands of IVF. Jeremiah creates a video for Divya's baby shower.

    Director:Michael Rauch
    Writer:Constance M. Burge

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  24. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 1 - Spasticity
    7.7/10(193 votes)

    S2:E1

    Hank and Divya treat the heir of a famous inventor whose desire to distance himself from his father puts him in harm's way. Meanwhile, Jill's job at Hamptons Heritage is threatened when her mentor starts proceedings to have her fired.

    Director:Constantine Makris
    Writer:Andrew Lenchewski

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  25. Royal Pains Season 2 Episode 4 - Medusa
    7.7/10(198 votes)

    S2:E4

    Boris flies Hank to another country, where he and another doctor research potentially life saving gene therapies. Back in the Hamptons, Hank's temporary replacement, Dr. Emily Peck, rubs Divya the wrong way.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writers:Constance M. Burge, Andrew Lenchewski

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Best Episodes Summary

"Uninterrupted" is the best rated episode of "Royal Pains". It scored 8.5/10 based on 164 votes. Directed by Michael Rauch and written by Andrew Lenchewski, it aired on 7/6/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Doubt of Africa".