The essential episodes of Royal Pains
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Royal Pains — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Dr. Hank Lawson has been recently fired from his job as an emergency room doctor. With an assist from his ambitious brother, he stumbles into a new career as a concierge physician for the rich and privileged in the Hamptons.
- 02
Hank treats a woman suffering from hallucinations; Jill allows Charlie to move in temporarily; Divya and Raj prepare for their engagement party.
- 03
Hank and Evan are still in Cuba and Hank works desperately to save Boris when the clinical trial fails while dealing with a new patient, who is an enemy of the state. Divya struggles with her dislike of Dr. Peck and attempts to build a friendship with Jill.
- 04
Hank has competition when Emily Peck shows that she is just not a pretty face and that she is taking clients away from Hank. Meanwhile, Evan goes on a fake date with a wealthy girl who doesn't want her parents to know that she is dating an older guy. Evan has to see if Mack, an owner of a macaroni and cheese truck, has a neurological disorder or if he is just a jerk. Hank is accused of stealing one of Emily's patients and has to take Emily on a bet.
- 05
Hank's new patient turns out to be a bully from his youth; Evan decides to test Raj with a bachelor party; Divya and Jill spend a night on the town in New York.
- 06
Hank and Evan learn more about Eddie after his heart attack. Elsewhere, Jill collapses at a golf tournament and receives treatment from Hank; and Divya remains in turmoil over Adam.
- 07
Hank treats a park ranger who is experiencing memory loss; Divya investigates the case of a storm chaser who has a history of bone fractures; Evan is irrationally afraid of a coming storm.
- 08
Hank has a new patient who has been diagnosed with MS, but Hank starts to have his doubts; Jill is offered a new job that will take her away from the Hamptons for six months; Divya and Raj take dance lessons for their impending wedding, but their instructor falls ill with an infectious disease; Eddie must make a life changing choice.
- 09
The HankMed team attends a divorce party. Party planner Julie complains of an upset stomach, but Hank diagnoses her with Celiac Disease. Hank blames Dr. Paul Van Dyke for a prescription error that may cost Eric Kassabian his life. Meanwhile, Paige tosses convention aside and makes Evan an offer he can't refuse. Jack returns and needs a physical.
- 10
With a Polo tournament in full swing in the Hamptons, HankMed is on hand to treat a polo team owner who won't quit playing despite his condition. Also, Divya deals with the realities of dating and Evan frets about an impending meeting of the in-laws.
- 11
Hank treats a florist who has vivid dreams; Divya grows suspicious of a moderator running a debate in which Evan is participating; and Hank and Jeremiah don't see eye to eye on how to best treat Hank's pain.
- 12
Hank treats a perfumer who fears his livelihood is in jeopardy when he starts losing his sense of smell. Evan and Ray hold a grand opening for their joint venture, HankLab, where HankMed treats a talented nail artist whose summer cold turns out to be something much more serious. Emma finds herself on the receiving end of Oz's snark while Divya's attempt to protect Jeremiah puts a strain on their relationship. Hank and Charlotte go to New York to take the first step toward finding a specialist to help with her condition.
- 13
Hank helps a TV host who is off her game and takes a big step in his personal life. When Evan and Paige buy a new home and get some unexpected news, they learn the next chapter in their lives will be filled with ups and downs. Divya gets more than she bargained for when she saves the life of a young skateboarder on the street, and Boris offers Evan an exciting career opportunity.
- 14
Hank treats an overworked Keller; Divya meets Hank's mentor, but he's changed due to a medical issue; Evan and Paige struggle with the demands of IVF; and Jeremiah makes a video for Divya's baby shower.
- 15
The summer (and the series) comes to an end as everyone begins to move on: Divya finally gets the news about her Johns Hopkins application, Boris prepares to leave the Hamptons permanently and Evan and Paige get ready to have a family that may be larger than originally anticipated. Will the only one left with an uncertain future be Hank...or has he finally chosen which path to take and where will it lead him?
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