The BEST episodes of Quacks

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

A raucous comedy set in Victorian London about four medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world.

Last Updated: 3/1/2023Network:BBC Two
Share:
The Physician's Hernia
star
7.64
91 votes

#1 - The Physician's Hernia

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/19/2017

When William’s childhood friend Mina puts pressure on William to marry her, he has a difficult moral decision to make.

Watch Now:iTunes
The Indian Mesmerist
star
7.50
98 votes

#2 - The Indian Mesmerist

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/5/2017

Caroline arranges for herself and William to meet a charismatic hypnotist at a local curry house for a demonstration of his powers.

The Madman's Trial
star
7.46
112 votes

#3 - The Madman's Trial

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/29/2017

William stages a mock trial to cure a deluded patient, while Robert looks to advance his reputation by securing the backing of a wealthy female patron.

The Duke's Tracheotomy
star
7.39
181 votes

#4 - The Duke's Tracheotomy

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2017

Robert is a domineering, showman surgeon - a rock star of his age - who is almost as brilliant as he thinks he is. He can pack out an operating theatre and take off a leg in 92 seconds. But after a botched amputation, Robert is put under pressure by the royal physician, Dr Hendrick. So John, a drug-addled dentist who is trying to create the world's first anaesthetic, convinces Robert to use potentially lethal ether in a prestigious and pioneering operation.

Directors: Andy De Emmony
Writer: James Wood
Watch Now:iTunes
The Lady's Abscess
star
7.32
130 votes

#5 - The Lady's Abscess

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/2017

Caroline bags an invitation to meet her hero, Charles Dickens. William finds himself in an awkward position when he exaggerates how much of a fan he is - he hasn't read a single page. An excruciating evening ensues when William escorts Caroline to a dinner party at Dickens's house.

Watch Now:iTunes
The Bishop's Appendix
star
7.29
95 votes

#6 - The Bishop's Appendix

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/12/2017

Robert has a problematic patient – the Bishop of Lambeth needs his appendix removed or he will die. But he won’t agree to pain relief or surgery.

Want to see the rest of the rankings?

Episode Ninja is a small business run by one person.
Pro memberships help fund servers and new feature development!