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Doctor Finlay

TV·1993–1996·4 seasons, 27 episodes·ITV1·Drama·50m·Created by A.J. Cronin

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Following his service in World War II, Doctor Finlay returns to the practice at Arden House. This is at a time when the National Health Service is about to be instituted.

Cast

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1993AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01The ReturnMay 9, 1993Dr. Finlay returns from serving his country as a doctor in WWII, and the practice takes on a new partner, Dr. Neil. Finlay's personal life i
  2. S01E02Working TogetherJune 16, 1993A contrast between two families expecting a child, one well off and the other working class. Also, is a child's illness merely an attention-
  3. S01E03Winning the PeaceMay 23, 1993Parents try to protect their child, in any way they can. Also, Dr. Cameron befriends some German soldiers at a nearby POW camp.
  4. S01E04A Bitter PillMay 30, 1993An urgent smallpox vaccination program is underway in Tannochbrae. Also, Dr. Neil suspects that Mary Thomson's illness remains because she i
  5. S01E05Forbidden FruitJune 5, 1993A patient of Dr. Finlay's breaks down in the surgery when he implies that her ailments are psychosomatic. Also, Dr. Cameron continues his le
  6. S01E06The Good DoctorJune 13, 1993With Janet off to Glasgow with Angus Livingstone, Dr. Neil attempts to do the cooking at Arden House. Also, Dr. Finlay and Dr. Gilmore once

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season026Episodes1994AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01A Delicate BalanceNovember 13, 1994Life at Arden House proves ever more chaotic with Janet's marriage casting a shadow on the future. Also, Dr. Neil begins to doubt his abilit
  2. S02E02ChildsplayNovember 20, 1994A 13-year-old girl who efficiently "manages" the house and her two younger sisters while their mum toils in a factory raises concerns for Do
  3. S02E03Stolen LivesNovember 27, 1994Rachel Gant has been committed to an asylum for the past 38 years. Upon her father's death, her mother sees to her release - only to discove
  4. S02E04Burning BridgesDecember 4, 1994The redecoration of Arden House turns out not to be nearly as lavish as Dr. Finlay had hoped.
  5. S02E05SecrecyDecember 11, 1994In the middle of an emergency at a remote farmhouse, Dr. Finlay turns to a mysterious neighbour for help but is completely ignored. He tries
  6. S02E06In ArcadiaDecember 18, 1994Preparations and celebrations for Janet and Angus's wedding are underway and, eventually, Dr. Cameron gives the bride away.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season037Episodes1995AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01Old FlamesJanuary 27, 1995There have been many changes at Arden House. The reconstruction is complete and Doctor Finlay now has a new surgery. Janet is now married an
  2. S03E02Only Time Will TellFebruary 3, 1995Problems begin when a young woman, Millie Cairns, gets chicken pox. Dr. Cameron is sure she had it as a child and can't help but wonder if s
  3. S03E03Private LivesFebruary 10, 1995Newly arrived in the practice, Dr. Jennifer Napier, now using her own name, treats Annie Kirk who is suffering from a heart condition. She t
  4. S03E04The Earth's Sweet BeingFebruary 17, 1995Dr. Napier starts to promote women's health issues by holding seminars and giving out information to her new patients. She particularly want
  5. S03E05A Natural MistakeFebruary 24, 1995Angus Livingston and Dr. Cameron have a set to over a prescription the Doctor wrote. As a result of Cameron's scribbles, Angus gave a larger
  6. S03E06The Greatness and the PowerMarch 3, 1995When Dr. Finlay is called to the manse by Rev. Derek Gill, he arrives to find Martha Manderston, a teenager, in obvious discomfort on his so
  7. S03E07No Time For HeroesMarch 10, 1995Dr. Napier continues to lament that most of her patients are women and children but John feels it's up to her to establish herself in the co

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season048Episodes1996AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01All Jock Tamson's BairnsMarch 31, 1996Dr. Finlay treats a local celebrity of sorts, the Brigadier, a much decorated soldier and highly respected member of the community. He's com
  2. S04E02Home TruthsApril 7, 1996An ex-colonial couple just back from India give Dr Napier cause for concern - who is their daughter and why is the husband against any conta
  3. S04E03Days of GraceApril 14, 1996Janet is shocked when she arrives at Arden House only to find a newborn baby abandoned on the doorstep. For Doctor Finlay, their options are
  4. S04E04A Simple OperationApril 21, 1996When Dr. Finlay takes a walking holiday in the Highlands, his break turns out to be rather more passionate than he'd expected.
  5. S04E05MercuryApril 28, 1996A young wife believes she has contracted syphilis from her husband, but he has never been unfaithful.
  6. S04E06The Life of MenMay 5, 1996A deathbed confession forces Finlay to choose between duty and justice.
  7. S04E07Still WatersMay 12, 1996Dr. Finlay investigates the strange medical symptoms suffered by a group of nuns, but clashes with their obstructive mother superior.
  8. S04E08SnowblindMay 19, 1996Arden House is snowbound on the night before Hogmanay and emotions rise to the surface as the residents spend a long night together.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

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