Royal Pains: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

USA | Season Premiere Date: June 4, 2009

Starring: Mark Feuerstein, Mark Feuerstein, Ben Shenkman

Summary: After Dr. Hank Lawson loses his job at a New York City hospital, his brother helps him find a job as a on-call doctor in the Hamptons.

Creator: Andrew Lenchewski and John P. Rogers

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. Wonderland
Air Date: August 27, 2009
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S1:E11. Nobody's Perfect
Air Date: August 20, 2009
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S1:E10. Am I Blue?
Air Date: August 13, 2009

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Linda Stasi

Perfect, mindless, summer fun. Read full review

Paige Wiser

In summer, we feel less guilty about guilty pleasures. And Royal Pains is just what the doctor ordered for a shameless seasonal fling. Read full review

Ken Tucker

No one's ever going to say Royal Pains, with its pun title (although Scott is the only royalty around, most of the upper-class patients prove to be real pains), is a classic addition to the medical genre, but it certainly is zippy fun. Read full review

Rob Owen

USA's Royal Pains is an amusing, enjoyable addition to basic cable. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Simply being quirky, however, only goes so far, so my preliminary diagnosis is that these Pains don't amount to much more than a second-degree "Burn." Read full review

Royal Pains is a pleasant excursion, with some great one-liners and a chance to tweak its well-worn formula. Read full review

David Hinckley

If it all sounds a little contrived, it is. But that's not the show's real problem. The real problem is that instead of having goofy fun with all its eye candy, Royal Pains mostly wants to sit around drinking in the excesses of the uber-wealthy, with an occasional joke as an afterthought. Read full review

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cherryb.

Aug 21, 2009

Its not a house wanna its nothin like it house is based in a hospitable and pretty much no where else and all house does is treat patients with a small back story to every episode royal pains is a good show compared to the crap they show these days it focuses on hank himself not only the Its not a house wanna its nothin like it house is based in a hospitable and pretty much no where else and all house does is treat patients with a small back story to every episode royal pains is a good show compared to the crap they show these days it focuses on hank himself not only the patients its interesting,humorous, and enjoyable.… Expand

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soniab

Jun 6, 2009

Love this show! The writing is fresh and funny and has the dramatic element as well.

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BJS.

Aug 21, 2009

Only thing worth watching on cable.

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TylerW

Jun 5, 2009

Royal Pains has a lot of potential, but may not get the justice is deserves. While there are some rough edges to carve out, namely the pace, (it felt very squeezed, but that isn't uncommon for pilots) the story is easy to follow, but not at all boring. The writing could use a little Royal Pains has a lot of potential, but may not get the justice is deserves. While there are some rough edges to carve out, namely the pace, (it felt very squeezed, but that isn't uncommon for pilots) the story is easy to follow, but not at all boring. The writing could use a little work here and there, but ultimately is passable. What really sets Royal Pains apart from most other series on television is the acting. Mike Feuerstein gives a great depiction of an unfortunate but proud and intelligent doctor, while Paulo Costanzo easily fills the shoes of witty relief with such finesse, he turns the most simple of scenes into sublime ones. Hopefully, this could finally showcase his indivual talent... if the writing can keep pace with such a skillful duo.… Expand

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IsisLogic

Sep 2, 2010

Easy watching. Not cerebral. Just enjoyable way to pass some time. Love seeing Henry Winkler. Might not be something you make time to watch, but thankfully you can catch a repeat often.

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SethK.

Jul 20, 2009

Not that great of acting but a good story line. They need to keep Tucker Bryant in the show because he adds interest and kept the show rolling in his episodes. It is a House wanna be but with worse actors. Still interesting and a good show.

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Bonger

Jun 15, 2009

This show is aptly named as it is a royal pain and will not be watched in this household.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season 8

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  Air Date: May 18, 2016
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  Air Date: June 2, 2015
Season 6

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  Air Date: June 10, 2014
Season 5

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  Air Date: June 12, 2013
Season 4

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  Air Date: June 6, 2012
Season 3

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  Air Date: June 29, 2011
Season 2

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  Air Date: June 3, 2010
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 4, 2009
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  S1:E12. Wonderland
  Air Date: August 27, 2009
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  S1:E11. Nobody's Perfect
  Air Date: August 20, 2009
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  S1:E10. Am I Blue?
  Air Date: August 13, 2009
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  S1:E9. It's Like Jamais Vu All Over Again
  Air Date: August 6, 2009
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  S1:E8. The Honeymoon's Over
  Air Date: July 30, 2009
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  S1:E7. Crazy Love
  Air Date: July 23, 2009
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  S1:E6. If I Were a Sick Man
  Air Date: July 16, 2009
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  S1:E5. No Man is an Island
  Air Date: July 9, 2009
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  S1:E4. TB or Not TB
  Air Date: June 25, 2009
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  S1:E3. Strategic Planning
  Air Date: June 18, 2009
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  S1:E2. There Will Be Food
  Air Date: June 11, 2009
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: June 4, 2009