The WORST episodes of Daily Dose of Sunshine

Every episode of Daily Dose of Sunshine ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Daily Dose of Sunshine!

Determined to provide a ray of light for those under her care, a young nurse navigates the world of mental health and the diverse stories surrounding it.

Last Updated: 1/29/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

The Darkest Hour Is Just Before the Dawn

7.90

60 votes

#1 - The Darkest Hour Is Just Before the Dawn

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/3/2023

Recently transferred to the Department of Mental Health, Jeong Da-eun’s first patient is Oh Ri-na — a woman who appears to be perfectly fine.

8.32

50 votes

#2 - Not in the Mood for Work

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/2023

Da-eun overhears the hard truth and is hurt by it. As tensions come to a head, doctors and nurses settle their disagreements the old-fashioned way.

8.37

43 votes

#3 - Expiration Date on Grief

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2023

Finding it hard to heal without slowing down, Da-eun tries to face her emotions. Yeo-hwan and Go-yun commiserate over their relationship issues.

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8.39

46 votes

#4 - In Search of a Ray of Hope

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2023

A patient accuses Da-eun of stealing money. Meanwhile, Min Deul-re offers Hwang Yeo-hwan a glimpse into her life to show him her reality.

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8.55

44 votes

#5 - And The Journey Continues

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/3/2023

Now the subject of office gossip, Da-eun returns to work. During a night out with friends, Deul-re rediscovers what makes her happy.

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8.56

48 votes

#6 - I'm a Nurse With Depression

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/3/2023

Deul-re deals with her mother’s return. Da-eun finds herself in her patients’ shoes as she grapples with her own diagnosis.

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8.60

42 votes

#7 - The Hardest Part of a Journey

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/3/2023

Da-eun learns how to prioritize herself, but faces fears of returning to work — until she receives empathetic words of courage from the head nurse.

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8.61

49 votes

#8 - Safety Net

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2023

Trainee nurses visit the psychiatric ward, but one of them displays strange behavior. Da-eun accidentally learns a secret about her bestie, Song Yu-chan.

8.62

45 votes

#9 - The Left Behind

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2023

Da-eun's friends and colleagues worry for her after a tragedy while the doctors, nurses and patients learn about treating PTSD.

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8.63

48 votes

#10 - When Life Tells You to Slow Down

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2023

During an emergency, Da-eun sees another side of Dr. Dong Go-yun. Senior nurse Park Soo-yeon relates to a patient juggling motherhood and work.

8.73

48 votes

#11 - A Day in the Life of a Mage

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2023

Facing monetary issues, Deul-re distances herself from Yeo-hwan. Da-eun grows concerned about a discharged patient reintegrating into his daily life.

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8.82

40 votes

#12 - Daily Dose of Sunshine

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/3/2023

Da-eun manages to find a unique way to help her patient. Deul-re pursues her passion and Yu-chan takes a bold stand.

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