

Air Date
April 15, 2023
Episodes
16 episodes
Doctor Cha
Season 1
Overview
Twenty years after leaving her medical career, a housewife returns as a first-year resident — struggling to find her footing in a job full of surprises.
Episodes

1. Episode 1
Cha Jeong-suk witnesses a frightening incident and freezes amid the chaos. She later receives a scary diagnosis — sending Seo In-ho into a spiral.

2. Episode 2
Back from the brink of death, Jeong-suk decides to live life differently — claiming her independence by making an ambitious career move.

3. Episode 3
Jeong-suk's acceptance leaves In-ho and Choi Seung-hi reeling. Jeong-suk attempts to adjust to her new role — but finds opposition from all sides.

4. Episode 4
After an eventful night out, Jeong-suk gets closer with Roy Kim — irritating In-ho. At the hospital, she continues to struggle amid the chaos.

5. Episode 5
Rumors surrounding Jeong-suk and In-ho's relations arise. After Seung-hi puts her through the ringer, Jeong-suk wonders if she's cut out for the job.

6. Episode 6
Despite being singled out for praise, Jeong-suk faces belittlement from In-ho. Roy confronts In-ho about his behavior, later befriending Jeong-suk.

7. Episode 7
Jeong-suk clashes with In-ho about their daughter. She later finds evidence of her son's relationship. Seung-hi confronts Roy about his recent discovery.

8. Episode 8
In-ho panics after his secret is discovered. Confronted with conflicting requests, Roy faces a difficult decision. Jeong-suk begins connecting the dots.

9. Episode 9
Finally clued in on In-ho's secret, Jeong-suk begins acting erratically. After In-ho's mother pays her a visit, Seung-hi faces an emergency.

10. Episode 10
A public revelation leaves Jeong-suk in a tough spot. Seung-hi confronts In-ho about their future. Jeon So-ra lends Jeong-suk much-needed support.

11. Episode 11
Having reached her breaking point, Jeong-suk meets with Seung-hi and In-ho. Later, Roy and In-ho lock horns over their complicated emotions.

12. Episode 12
Seung-hi clashes with In-ho after choosing to hold her ground. Seo Jung-min spirals after experiencing a tragedy. Jeong-suk makes a resolute decision.

13. Episode 13
Jeong-suk attempts to move forward after making her decision — despite In-ho's persistence. Roy looks to find the truth about his family.

14. Episode 14
After finding out the truth, Jeong-suk's mother deals with her health. Seung-hi works hard to find a treatment. In-ho rebels against Jeong-suk's wishes.

15. Episode 15
Jeong-suk learns shocking news that may bring her career to a halt. In-ho's mother panics about a looming situation — putting In-ho in a tough position.

16. Episode 16
As everyone around her worries, Jeong-suk ties up her loose ends leading up to her procedure — all the while preparing for her future.

Uhm Jung-hwa
Cha Jung-sook

Kim Byung-chul
Seo In-ho

Myung Se-bin
Choi Seung-hee

Min Woo-hyuk
Roy Kim

Song Ji-ho
Seo Jung-min

Jo A-ram
Jeon So-ra

Baek Joo-hee
Baek Mi-hee

Park Joon-geum
Kwak Ae-shim

Kim Mi-kyeong
Oh Deok-rye

Lee Seo-yeon
Seo Yi-rang

So A-rin
Choi Eun-seo

Park Cheol-min
Yoon Tae-sik

Kim Byung-choon
Yim Jong-gwon

Lim Hyoun-soo
Lee Do-gyeom

Kim Ye-eun
Moon Chae-yoon