The BEST episodes of Royal Pains
Every episode of Royal Pains ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Royal Pains!
ROYAL PAINS centers on a young E.R. doctor who, after being wrongly blamed for a patient's death, moves to the Hamptons and becomes the reluctant "doctor for hire" to the rich and famous. When the attractive administrator of the local hospital asks him to treat the town's less fortunate, he finds himself walking the line between doing well for himself and doing good for others.
#1 - Uninterrupted
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/6/2016
As Boris prepares to leave the Hamptons forever, he asks Hank to join him; Evan and Paige consider a life-altering decision; Divya receives news.
#2 - Stranger Danger
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/18/2016
Hank attempts to help a stubborn politician whilst Divya's future is impeded. Jeremiah returns, and Eddie has a surprise for Hank and Evan.
#3 - Palpating the Orbital Rim
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/25/2016
When Diana's hacked records go viral, Evan handles the aftermath. Divya helps Jeremiah and his parents. Hank and Jen go on a first date.
#4 - Fly Me to Kowloon
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/1/2016
Hank finds romance in Hong Kong. Divya treats a repo man. Paige convinces Evan to rethink their parenting path.
#5 - Doubt of Africa
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/8/2016
Hank works his first shift at the emergency room in years. Jeremiah bonds with his patient. Divya worries about Lena.
#6 - Saab Story
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/15/2016
Hank treats an overworked Keller. Divya meets Hank's mentor. Evan and Paige struggle with the demands of IVF. Jeremiah creates a video for Divya's baby shower.
#7 - Home Sick
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/22/2016
Hank meets a woman who fears she has an inherited disease. Eddie makes a medical decision. Jeremiah discovers that Boris went to clinical trials without his input.
#8 - All in the Family
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/17/2014
Hank worries a rising tennis star’s health may prevent her from taking her career to the next level, while a fellow pro at her club may have fallen ill from an unexpected source. Later Hank and Evan adjust to a startling revelation about Eddie’s past. And Evan and Paige reach a new milestone. Elsewhere Jeremiah finds peace in an odd place.
#9 - The Good News Is...
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/29/2016
Hank helps a theater legend at Eddie's wedding; Eddie and Evan reconcile. Paige and Evan wait for pregnancy test results.
#10 - Whole Lotto Love
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2010
When two lottery winners arrive in the Hamptons, Hank treats them both for conditions that appear to be related to their newly lavish lifestyle.
#11 - A Man Called Grandpa
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2011
In order to save Eddie's chance at parole, Evan attempts to curry favor with his newfound grandfather at the horse races, but his luck runs out when he and Hank discover the real reason they've never met Ted.
#12 - Chock Full O' Nuts
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/31/2013
Hank treats a spin instructor; Divya helps a successful candymaker who's facing unexpected challenges; Hank grows impatient with Killer Keller's negotiating tactics; Divya and Jeremiah try to better share their space; and Evan is upset when Paige makes a major purchase.
#13 - Off-Season Greetings (1)
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/16/2012
Several months after the events of the explosive summer finale. With the Hamptons decked out for the holidays, Dr. Hank Lawson continues to treat his patients in very unexpected ways, but Hank's biggest challenge will be facing his own medical issues. As the wedding approaches, Evan and Hank head to Las Vegas for some bachelor party fun, while Paige and Divya travel out of town for her bachelorette party. And with a snowstorm descending on the Hamptons, Paige rapidly finds her dream wedding turning into a nightmare.
#14 - Sand Legs
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/19/2012
Hank cancels his weekend plans after treating an amateur beach volleyball player who he believes may be suffering from more than just a summer bug. Meanwhile, Divya confronts her new boyfriend after a startling discovery.
#15 - Open Up Your Yenta Mouth and Say Ah
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/26/2010
Hank treats a chatty socialite who disappears before he can diagnose her.
#16 - A Farewell to Barnes
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2012
Hank blames Dr. Van Dyke for a prescription error; the HankMed team attends a divorce party.
#17 - Bottoms Up
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/8/2012
A Hollywood star wants to revive his career by doing Shakespeare in the Hamptons; Divya learns that Raj is moving on; Jack delays treatment.
#18 - About Face
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/18/2012
HankMed treats an absentminded country club manager while Evan, with Paige's help, lands the business opportunity he's always dreamed of.
#19 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2009
Young Dr. Hank Lawson has been recently fired when he stumbles into a new career as a concierge physician for the rich and privileged denizens within the Hamptons. Along with an assist from his ambitious brother, who provides his encouragement and advice with money along the way.
#20 - Good Air/Bad Air
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2014
Hank and Boris travel to Argentina to meet a potential patient for Boris’ clinical trial, and Divya gets more than she bargained for when she tags along to meet Sashi’s Argentinean grandmother. As Russel tries to make amends with Paige, he finds himself in over his head caring for a HankMed patient while Jeremiah tries to smooth things over with Viviana. Meanwhile, Evan enlists Ray’s help in exposing Oz after SnarkHampton posts a libelous photo of Hank. And Paige puts the finishing touches on Ray’s house.
#21 - Bones to Pick
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/11/2013
Hank treats a young paleontologist who is preparing a fossilized dinosaur skeleton for auction. Russel suffers an injury that seems scientifically impossible. Meanwhile, Evan and Paige realize they need to take a drastic step to save their marriage, and Divya learns her pregnancy will be even more challenging than she expected. When the future of HankMed is threatened, Hank tries to save it by reexamining his role in the business.
#22 - Off-Season Greetings (2)
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/16/2012
(If Part 1 & 2 are separate) Several months after the events of the explosive summer finale. With the Hamptons decked out for the holidays, Dr. Hank Lawson continues to treat his patients in very unexpected ways, but Hank's biggest challenge will be facing his own medical issues. As the wedding approaches, Evan and Hank head to Las Vegas for some bachelor party fun, while Paige and Divya travel out of town for her bachelorette party. And with a snowstorm descending on the Hamptons, Paige rapidly finds her dream wedding turning into a nightmare.
#23 - An Apple a Day
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/3/2011
Hank treats a wound that will not heal; Paige shares the condition for agreeing to marry Evan.
#24 - Listen to the Music
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/24/2011
Hank is worried that a new patient had previously been misdiagnosed, and wants to get to the bottom of the case. Meanwhile, Divya and Raj take dance lessons in preparation for their wedding, but they end up as patients themselves.
#25 - Frenemies
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2010
Hank treats Dr. Blair's seven year-old son, Jake, whose symptoms appear to be directly related to his parents' divorce.