The BEST episodes of Royal Pains season 5

Every episode of Royal Pains season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Royal Pains season 5!

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.

Last Updated: 9/23/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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Chock Full O' Nuts
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7.89
518 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Mark Feuerstein
Writer: Aubrey Karr
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Bones to Pick
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7.87
416 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Michael Rauch
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A Trismus Story
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7.77
495 votes

#3 - A Trismus Story

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/4/2013

HankMed treats a thrill-seeking journalist who refuses to let a health scare keep her from her job. Elsewhere, Evan and Paige's relationship is put under the microscope thanks to political mudslinging, and Hank worries that Molly's behavioral problems may amount to more than simple teenage angst. Finally, Jeremiah comes to a startling conclusion after Shelby questions him regarding Hank's use of painkillers.

Directors: Tawnia McKiernan
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Game of Phones
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7.59
492 votes

#4 - Game of Phones

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/21/2013

Hank must rescue Molly after she disappears; Divya goes to Italy to share big news with her mother, and an oblivious Evan decides to tag along; and Paige feels burdened by work and out of sync with Evan.

Directors: Matthew Peen
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Pregnant Paws
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7.55
515 votes

#5 - Pregnant Paws

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/10/2013

Hank and Divya treat who woman who may have rabies; Jeremiah treats a radio disc jockey; Paige interviews for an internship; Hank and Evan struggle with Divya's news and Shelby looks for alternatives to start her own concierge business.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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Lawson Translation
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7.54
510 votes

#6 - Lawson Translation

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/26/2013

Hank investigates Boris' death and uncovers something surprising; Divya and Jeremiah visit a forward-thinking hospital in Savannah, where they tend to a minor-league baseball player; and Evan's mission at Village Hall doesn't go as planned.

Directors: Emile Levisetti
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Hammertime
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7.52
490 votes

#7 - Hammertime

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/7/2013

An unexpected visitor and a major auction at Shadow Pond thrust Hank, Evan, and Paige into an unfamiliar, high-stakes world that requires them to pull together like never before. Meanwhile, when Divya treats an older couple, who aren’t about to let their age slow them down, she realizes the pace of her own life has changed in unexpected ways.

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Hankwatch
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7.49
496 votes

#8 - Hankwatch

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/12/2013

Hank gets back to work after recovering from surgery and treats a woman whose fund-raising efforts may be harming her health. Elsewhere, Jeremiah helps HankMed meet demand; a potential new client catches Evan off guard; and Divya receives surprising news.

Directors: Emile Levisetti
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Can of Worms
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7.49
515 votes

#9 - Can of Worms

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/24/2013

Hank treats a diet-cocktail maven facing a great deal of pressure; one of Evan's detractors has an accident; Divya's neighbor is diagnosed with an ailment that hits close to home for Divya; and Hank makes a business decision.

Writer: Jon Sherman
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Pins and Needles
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7.46
504 votes

#10 - Pins and Needles

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/14/2013

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.

Directors: Ed Fraiman
Writer: Jessica Ball
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Blythe Spirits
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7.41
507 votes

#11 - Blythe Spirits

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2013

Hank treats a police officer whose rebellious daughter could be harming his health; Evan and Paige get involved in a neighborhood feud; a patient makes a surprising offer; and Divya faces complications from the changes in her life.

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Vertigo
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7.37
480 votes

#12 - Vertigo

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/17/2013

Hank continues to treat Don and becomes more involved in the lives of Don and Molly; Divya tends to a young conductor, whose passion for music may be harming his health; Evan confronts obstacles in his new political venture; and Paige sees a new side of Blythe.

Directors: Michael Watkins
Writer: Carol Flint
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Open Invitation
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7.17
507 votes

#13 - Open Invitation

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/28/2013

Hank advocates an aggressive treatment plan for Don; Evan reaches out to Eddie to help Hank; Divya learns a long-kept secret.

Directors: Joe Collins
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