Royal Pains 2009
“Some doctors still make house calls.”
What is Royal Pains?
Royal Pains is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on the USA Network from 2009 to 2016. The show centers on Hank Lawson, a brilliant emergency room doctor who relocates to the Hamptons after being wrongly blamed for a patient's death.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 104
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 4, 2009
- Last aired
- Jul 6, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- USA Network
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with AdsBuy
Apple TV Store
Amazon VideoStream
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsStream
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsBuy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoBuy
Apple TV StoreAmazon Video
maxdome Store
MagentaTV
Videoload
Freenet meinVODStream
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsBuy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoBuy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoBuy
Amazon VideoStream
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsStream
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsBuy
Amazon VideoApple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 104 episodes and an average 42-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
Royal Pains is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on the USA Network from 2009 to 2016. The show centers on Hank Lawson, a brilliant emergency room doctor who relocates to the Hamptons after being wrongly blamed for a patient's death. There, he becomes a concierge physician, serving the wealthy and famous while navigating the challenges of his new practice. Alongside his younger brother, Hank balances the demands of affluent clients with a growing commitment to treat local underserved communities. The series explores themes of redemption, ethics, and the contrast between wealth and social responsibility, all while delivering a mix of humor and drama. Hank’s journey is marked by his efforts to rebuild his reputation and reconcile his professional ambitions with his desire to help those in genuine need.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced doctor navigates a new life as a private physician for the wealthy in the Hamptons.”
- engaging premise
- character-driven conflict
- premise relies on professional misfortune
Watch it if you enjoy medical dramas that balance personal stakes with high-society settings.
The series features professional dilemmas and interpersonal relationships set against a backdrop of wealth.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Royal Pains — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Royal Pains worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jun 4, 2009
- E2 There Will Be Food Jun 11, 2009
- E3 Strategic Planning Jun 18, 2009
- E4 TB or Not TB Jun 25, 2009
- E5 No Man Is an Island Jul 9, 2009
- E6 If I Were a Sick Man Jul 16, 2009
- E7 Crazy Love Jul 23, 2009
- E8 The Honeymoon's Over Jul 30, 2009
- E9 It's Like Jamais Vu All Over Again Aug 6, 2009
- E10 Am I Blue? Aug 13, 2009
- E11 Nobody's Perfect Aug 20, 2009
- E12 Wonderland Aug 27, 2009
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Spasticity Jun 3, 2010
- E2 Lovesick Jun 10, 2010
- E3 Keeping the Faith Jun 17, 2010
- E4 Medusa Jun 24, 2010
- E5 Mano a Mano Jul 1, 2010
- E6 In Vino Veritas Jul 15, 2010
- E7 Comfort's Overrated Jul 22, 2010
- E8 The Hankover Jul 29, 2010
- E9 Frenemies Aug 5, 2010
- E10 Whole Lotto Love Aug 12, 2010
- E11 Big Whoop Aug 19, 2010
- E12 Open Up Your Yenta Mouth and Say Ah Aug 26, 2010
- E13 Mulligan Jan 20, 2011
- E14 Pit Stop Jan 27, 2011
- E15 A History of Violins Feb 3, 2011
- E16 Astraphobia Feb 10, 2011
- E17 Fight or Flight Feb 17, 2011
- E18 Listen to the Music Feb 24, 2011
Season 3 · 16 episodes
- E1 Traffic Jun 29, 2011
- E2 But There's a Catch Jul 6, 2011
- E3 Rash Talk Jul 13, 2011
- E4 The Shaw/Hank Redemption Jul 20, 2011
- E5 A Man Called Grandpa Jul 27, 2011
- E6 An Apple a Day Aug 3, 2011
- E7 Ta Da For Aug 10, 2011
- E8 Run, Hank, Run Aug 17, 2011
- E9 Me First Aug 24, 2011
- E10 A Little Art, a Little Science Aug 31, 2011
- E11 A Farewell to Barnes Jan 18, 2012
- E12 Some Pig Jan 25, 2012
- E13 My Back to the Future Feb 1, 2012
- E14 Bottoms Up Feb 8, 2012
- E15 Hank and the Deep Blue Sea Feb 15, 2012
- E16 This One's for Jack Feb 22, 2012
Season 4 · 16 episodes
- E1 After the Fireworks Jun 6, 2012
- E2 Imperfect Storm Jun 13, 2012
- E3 A Guesthouse Divided Jun 20, 2012
- E4 Dawn of the Med Jun 27, 2012
- E5 You Give Love a Bad Name Jul 11, 2012
- E6 About Face Jul 18, 2012
- E7 Fools Russian Jul 25, 2012
- E8 Manimal Aug 1, 2012
- E9 Business and Pleasure Aug 15, 2012
- E10 Who's Your Daddy? Aug 22, 2012
- E11 Dancing with the Devil Aug 29, 2012
- E12 Hurts Like a Mother Sep 5, 2012
- E13 Something Fishy This Way Comes Sep 12, 2012
- E14 Sand Legs Sep 19, 2012
- E15 Off-Season Greetings (1) Dec 16, 2012
- E16 Off-Season Greetings (2) Dec 16, 2012
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Hank Watch Jun 12, 2013
- E2 Blythe Spirits Jun 19, 2013
- E3 Lawson Translation Jun 26, 2013
- E4 Pregnant Paws Jul 10, 2013
- E5 Vertigo Jul 17, 2013
- E6 Can of Worms Jul 24, 2013
- E7 Chock Full O' Nuts Jul 31, 2013
- E8 Hammertime Aug 7, 2013
- E9 Pins and Needles Aug 14, 2013
- E10 Game of Phones Aug 21, 2013
- E11 Open Invitation Aug 28, 2013
- E12 A Trismus Story Sep 4, 2013
- E13 Bones to Pick Sep 11, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
An E.R. doctor moves to the Hamptons to work as a private doctor for hire.
Why did the doctor leave his previous job?
He was wrongly blamed for a patient's death.
Who does the doctor treat?
He treats the rich and famous as well as the less fortunate.
What is the central conflict?
The doctor must balance his own financial success with the desire to help those in need.
Is there a romantic interest or partner in his work?
The administrator of the local hospital asks him to treat the town's less fortunate.