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Dr. Death: Season 1

8 episodes Premiered Jul 15, 2021 Updated Jul 24, 2026

Dr. Death is a television anthology series that focuses on medical true crime stories. The first season explores the case of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a neurosurgeon practicing in Dallas. Although Duntsch was initially considered a flourishing professional, his patients began to suffer from permanent maiming or death while under his care. As the number of victims increased, two of his fellow physicians initiated an ef

Season overview

Dr. Death is a television anthology series that focuses on medical true crime stories. The first season explores the case of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a neurosurgeon practicing in Dallas. Although Duntsch was initially considered a flourishing professional, his patients began to suffer from permanent maiming or death while under his care. As the number of victims increased, two of his fellow physicians initiated an effort to stop him. The series is categorized as a drama and crime production. As an anthology, the show is structured so that each season follows a different medical narrative. The first season of the program was released in 2021. The series is rated TV-MA.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Diplos

Jul 15, 2021 · 43 min

Two doctors investigate the maiming and death of patients at the hands of a Dallas neurosurgeon.

S1·E2

Ain't No Bum

Jul 15, 2021 · 46 min

Henderson and Kirby try to strip Duntsch of his medical license; Duntsch joins the football team.

S1·E3

Dock Ellis

Jul 15, 2021 · 47 min

Duntsch meets his mentor; Henderson and Kirby explore the medical system.

S1·E5

The $?!& in the Bed

Jul 15, 2021 · 46 min

Duntsch begins operating in Dallas; Henderson and Kirby gain an ally in stopping Duntsch.

S1·E6

Occam's Razor

Jul 15, 2021 · 49 min

Duntsch attempts to fix a disastrous surgery; Shughart builds her case against Duntsch.

S1·E7

Feet of Clay

Jul 15, 2021 · 53 min

Duntsch tries to mount a defense; Henderson, Kirby and Shughart seek answers to lingering questions.

S1·E8

Hardwood Floors

Jul 15, 2021 · 63 min

Duntsch's victims confront him as Henderson, Kirby and Shughart set out to put him behind bars.