The high seas meet high drama – and a double dose of comedic chaos – in this week’s “Doctor Odyssey.” The episode, aptly titled “Double Booked,” finds the luxury cruise ship Odyssey facing a logistical nightmare: two book tours, featuring authors with diametrically opposed viewpoints, have been accidentally scheduled for the same week. As the rival groups board the ship, the potential for onboard fireworks becomes immediately clear.
Naturally, this leads to medical mayhem for the ship’s medical team. Max, the new onboard doctor still finding his sea legs, along with Avery and Tristan, must now juggle providing medical care for both VIP authors and their respective entourages. While the episode description remains tight-lipped about the specific medical situations, it’s safe to assume they’ll be both unique and, given the show’s track record, hilariously strange.
“Doctor Odyssey” consistently blends medical drama with workplace comedy. The close quarters of the ship amplify everything, from budding romances to professional rivalries. With Max at the helm, navigating both personal relationships and medical emergencies miles from shore, there’s never a dull moment. Tune in to ABC this Thursday, May 1st at 9:00 PM ET to see how the medical team handles the double dose of literary and medical drama.