Doctor Doctor (Australian TV series)

Doctor Doctor
Genre Drama
Written by
  • Tony McNamara
  • Alice Bell
  • Tamara Asmar
  • Liz Doran
Directed by
Starring
Composer(s)
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 10
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Andy Ryan
  • Jo Rooney
Producer(s)
  • Ian Collie
  • Claudia Karvan
  • Tony McNamara
Location(s)
Production company(s) Essential Media and Entertainment
Release
Original network Nine Network
Picture format 576i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Stereo
Original release 14 September 2016 (2016-09-14) – present
External links
Website

Doctor Doctor is an Australian television drama series aired on the Nine Network on 14 September 2016.[1] It follows the story of Hugh Knight, a rising heart surgeon who is gifted, charming and infallible. He is a hedonist who, due to his sheer talent, believes he can live outside the rules. His "work hard, play harder" philosophy is about to come back and bite him.[2][3]

On 28 September 2016, Nine renewed the series for a second season after just two episodes having been aired.[4]

Cast

Episodes

Season 1

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [5]Directed byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		Australian viewers
(millions)
11"Doctor Doctor"Peter SalmonTony McNamara14 September 2016 (2016-09-14)278221-10.759[6]
After a string of problems occur, heart surgeon Dr Hugh Knight receives a life-changing punishment from the Medical Tribunal and is sent to work for a year as a country GP in his former home town, Whyhope.
22"Home Sweet Home"Peter SalmonTony McNamara21 September 2016 (2016-09-21)278221-20.821[7]
Hugh has a shocking introduction to outback medicine when he attends a farm accident. Inspired by Meryl's dodgy dealings, Hugh blackmails mine boss Big Nathan into making a huge donation to the Hospital.
33"San Francisco"Jeremy SimsTony McNamara28 September 2016 (2016-09-28)278221-30.661[8]
Hugh finds an unlikely test subject for his revolutionary new artificial heart. Passions are aroused when Charlie and Matt host a wild B&S Ball at their Brewery.
44"I Need Another Drink"Jeremy SimsAlice Bell5 October 2016 (2016-10-05)278221-40.763[9]
Hugh makes an emergency visit to the city to salvage his career, and learns a family secret that will change his life forever. Charlies frustration with Meryl's meddling reaches crisis point, and she takes sweet revenge.
55"We Don't Need"Kriv StendersLiz Doran12 October 2016 (2016-10-12)278221-50.826[10]
Hugh becomes the town hero after footage goes viral of him saving a promising young footballer from a booby trapped paddock, but is quickly brought back down to reality.
66"Golden Harvest"Kriv StendersTamara Asmar19 October 2016 (2016-10-19)278221-60.854[11]
Hugh offends everyone in Whyhope as he desperately tries to hide his secret past. Merly launches a charm offensive to help Charlie deal with her pregnancy grief.
77"This is Not a Love Song"Peter SalmonLiz Doran26 October 2016 (2016-10-26)278221-70.777[12]
Hugh and Penny are forced together during an overnight trip to a coal mine. Meryl turns failure into success when she unveils a new statue to commemorate the town. Aoife confesses her love for Hugh.
88"The Truth is Out There"Peter SalmonTony McNamara2 November 2016 (2016-11-02)278221-80.819[13]
Hugh decides to tell Ajax the truth about their relationship, against Jim's advice. Meryl forces her family to support her campaign for Mayor.
99"Say Sayonara"Jeremy SimsTamara Asmar9 November 2016 (2016-11-09)278221-90.707[14]
Hugh faces a dilemma when his best friend Joey makes a dying wish. The Knight family rallies to support Ajax and Meryl as they each confront a major crisis.
1010"Mash"Jeremy SimsTony McNamara16 November 2016 (2016-11-16)278221-100.785[15]
Hugh is shocked when he finds out Penny accepts a job in the city and the hospital is thrown into chaos. Charlie develops an unhealthy obsession over Hugh's relationship with Penny.

Viewership

Season 1

No. Title Air date Overnight ratings Consolidated ratings Total
viewers		 Ref(s)
Viewers Rank Viewers Rank
1 Doctor Doctor 14 September 2016 759,000 #11 168,000 #5 927,000 [6][16]
2 Home Sweet Home 21 September 2016 821,000 #7 164,000 #3 985,000 [7][17]
3 San Francisco 28 September 2016 661,000 #11 145,000 #8 806,000 [8][18]
4 I Need Another Drink 5 October 2016 763,000 #10 199,000 #3 962,000 [9][19]
5 We Don't Need 12 October 2016 826,000 #7 204,000 #1 1,030,000 [10][20]
6 Golden Harvest 19 October 2016 854,000 #6 158,000 #3 1,012,000 [11][21]
7 This is Not a Love Song 26 October 2016 777,000 #6 108,000 #6 885,000 [12][22]
8 The Truth is Out There 2 November 2016 819,000 #6 185,000 #2 1,004,000 [13][23]
9 Say Sayonara 9 November 2016 707,000 #10 177,000 #5 884,000 [14][24]
10 Mash 16 November 2016 785,000 #5 171,000 #1 956,000 [15][25]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Airdate: Doctor Doctor". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  2. ↑ Knox, David (3 December 2015). "Doctor Doctor new drama coming to Nine". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  3. ↑ Knox, David (7 March 2016). "Nine announces cast for Doctor Doctor". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  4. ↑ Knox, David (28 September 2016). "Renewed: Doctor Doctor". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "Doctor Doctor: Episode Guide". australiantelevision.net.
  6. 1 2 Knox, David (15 September 2016). "Wednesday 14 September 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  7. 1 2 Knox, David (22 September 2016). "Wednesday 21 September 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  8. 1 2 Knox, David (29 September 2016). "Wednesday 28 September 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  9. 1 2 Knox, David (6 October 2016). "Wednesday 5 October 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  10. 1 2 Knox, David (13 October 2016). "Wednesday 12 October 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  11. 1 2 Knox, David (20 October 2016). "Wednesday 19 October 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  12. 1 2 Knox, David (27 October 2016). "Wednesday 26 October 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  13. 1 2 Knox, David (3 November 2016). "Wednesday 2 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  14. 1 2 Knox, David (10 November 2016). "Wednesday 9 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  15. 1 2 Knox, David (17 November 2016). "Wednesday 16 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  16. ↑ Knox, David (25 September 2016). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 14 September 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  17. ↑ Knox, David (1 October 2016). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 21 September 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  18. ↑ Knox, David (8 October 2016). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 28 September 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  19. ↑ Knox, David (15 October 2016). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 5 October 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  20. ↑ Knox, David (22 October 2016). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 12 October 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
  21. ↑ Knox, David (29 October 2016). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 19 October 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  22. ↑ Knox, David (6 November 2016). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 26 October 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  23. ↑ Knox, David (13 November 2016). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 2 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  24. ↑ Knox, David (20 November 2016). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 9 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  25. ↑ Knox, David (27 November 2016). "Timeshifted: Wednesday 16 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
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