The BEST episodes of Bodies season 1

Every episode of Bodies season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bodies season 1!

When Rob Lake (Max Beesley) begins work in a maternity unit, he soon comes to suspect that his new boss, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Roger Hurley, may be incompetent. He tries to turn a blind eye, but one of Hurley's blunders leads to a young mother being left brain-damaged and her baby stillborn. Rob watches a fellow doctor being hounded for attempting to bring the incompetence to light, seeing the ranks of the establishment join together to protect one of their own. He realizes he must risk his career to put a stop to Hurley's negligence. Meanwhile, his passionate affair with colleague Donna leaves him alternately confused and hungry for more. This riveting medical drama series, starring Max Beesley, Keith Allen and Patrick Baladi developed a cult following with its gritty storylines and gruesome theatre scenes, during its two series on BBC.

Last Updated: 12/13/2024Network: BBC ThreeStatus: Ended
Episode 6
star
8.44
9 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/27/2004

Rob reaches breaking point haunted by the fact that he killed a patient. Hurley bungles another woman's care, yet remains in line for a promotion. Whitman faces a charge of sexual harrassment.

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Episode 5
star
8.22
9 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/20/2004

Rob and Dr Hurley must put aside their differences to save the life of a baby during the process of birth. Meanwhile, Dr Whitman makes a pass at Polly, and Maria Orton faces a psychiatric assessment due to her allegations against Hurley.

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Episode 3
star
8.20
10 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/6/2004

As their relationship grows progressively more difficult, Rob tries to persuade Hurley to admit to his bungled operation. However, when Hurley goes to management, Rob is forced to attend a hearing about his own mistakes. Meanwhile, a drug mix-up leaves a patient in a coma and Rob's secret affair with Donna becomes more intense.

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Episode 4
star
8.20
10 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/13/2004

With Rob on suspension, Polly faces a terrible dilemma when Hurley's bid to meet hospital targets endangers the life of a mother and her baby. The Taylor case comes before hospital management, but will they succeed in getting compensation?

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Episode 2
star
7.67
9 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/30/2004

When another of Hurley's operations starts to go wrong, a desperate Rob persuades Whitman to intervene. But what will the consequences be of his betraying a fellow doctor?

Directors: John Strickland
Writer: Jed Mercurio
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Episode 1
star
7.50
12 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/23/2004

Junior doctor Rob Lake starts work in a maternity unit and witnesses the negligence of an incompetent obstetrician, leaving him facing a moral dilemma about whether to take action.

Directors: John Strickland
Writer: Jed Mercurio
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