Browse episode ratings trends for Ask the Doctor. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Ask the Doctor's 24 episodes.
Best Episodes of Ask the Doctor
Heart
S2 Ep12
10.0
30th Jul 2019
Heart disease is the number one killer world-wide. The team expose the hidden danger lurking in processed foods, demonstrate life-saving CPR, and reveal a surprising rehabilitation program for heart attack survivors.
Antibiotics
S2 Ep11
10.0
23rd Jul 2019
Shalin risks his life eating street food in a superbug hotspot, and Caroline examines one of the greatest threats to mankind - antibiotic resistance.
Modern Life
S2 Ep10
10.0
16th Jul 2019
The doctors reveal which complimentary therapies actually work, when to get screened for cancer and how to create nutritious lunchboxes.
Loneliness
S2 Ep9
10.0
9th Jul 2019
Being lonely is the silent health crisis deadlier than obesity. The doctors explore why and give advice on how to make new friendships that last.
Food (Part 2)
S2 Ep8
10.0
2nd Jul 2019
In part-two, Caroline's diet experiment reveals spectacular weight-loss, along with worrying health implications. Shalin lifts the lid on fats and oils and Sandro navigates Australia's confusing food labelling system.
Food (Part 1)
S2 Ep7
10.0
25th Jun 2019
In part one of a two-part special, Caroline convinces volunteers to road-test four popular diets: Keto, Paleo, 5/2 and Flexitarian, Sandro examines which milks are healthiest, Shalin investigates if going gluten-free is safe.
Fitness
S2 Ep6
10.0
13th Nov 2018
Caroline learns easy ways to combat dangerous sedentary habits, Shalin tries strength training without going to the gym, and Sandro gets sweaty for science.
Worst Episodes of Ask the Doctor
Obesity
S1 Ep1
7.0
16th May 2017
The premiere of this brand new series exploring the nation's health. Why do the majority of people that diet & lose weight put it back on? Plus the hidden environmental triggers that encourage us to eat too much.
Sex
S1 Ep12
7.0
1st Aug 2017
Doctor Shalin uncovers the extent of male infertility in Australia, Doctor Sandro reveals the raw truth about sexual disease in our communities and Doctor Renee explores the various contraceptives available to women.
Allergies
S1 Ep4
7.3
6th Jun 2017
This week we look at allergies, Dr Sandro discovers what life is like for kids living with severe food allergies and checks out a world-first Australian trial to cure peanut allergy.
Cold and Flu
S1 Ep10
7.5
18th Jul 2017
In this episode, we're helping you to fight off colds & flu. Dr Sandro reveals which home remedies work & which ones don't. Dr Shalin finds out what the difference is between colds & flu and what we can do to prevent them.
Sleep
S1 Ep3
7.7
30th May 2017
Discover why sleep is imperative for healing, staving off disease and brain function. Dr Shalin heads to the sleep clinic and find out why we snore, if it's bad for our health, and most importantly, is there a cure?
Exercise
S1 Ep7
7.7
27th Jun 2017
With more than two thirds of Aussies not doing the recommended amount of exercise, sitting has become the new smoking. Sandro checks out the 7-minute work out & Renee looks at the link between exercise & mental wellbeing.
Senses
S1 Ep11
7.7
25th Jul 2017
The Doctors explore our senses - Dr Shalin finds out why hearing deteriorates with age; Dr Sandro busts some myths about improving your eyesight; and Dr Renee explores the link between smell & memory.
Ask the Doctor Episode Guide
Obesity
S1 Ep1
7.0
16th May 2017
The premiere of this brand new series exploring the nation's health. Why do the majority of people that diet & lose weight put it back on? Plus the hidden environmental triggers that encourage us to eat too much.
Diet
S1 Ep2
8.0
23rd May 2017
Like many Aussies Dr Shalin believes he is lactose intolerant. He wants to know if there any health risks to giving up dairy. While, Dr Sandro heads to the country to find out how our diet could be used to treat depression.
Sleep
S1 Ep3
7.7
30th May 2017
Discover why sleep is imperative for healing, staving off disease and brain function. Dr Shalin heads to the sleep clinic and find out why we snore, if it's bad for our health, and most importantly, is there a cure?
Allergies
S1 Ep4
7.3
6th Jun 2017
This week we look at allergies, Dr Sandro discovers what life is like for kids living with severe food allergies and checks out a world-first Australian trial to cure peanut allergy.
Pain
S1 Ep5
8.3
13th Jun 2017
This week we discover why pain is one of the most common reasons we visit the doctor and see how recent research is shaking up our understanding of how it works.
Alcohol
S1 Ep6
8.0
20th Jun 2017
This episode looks at alcohol. Australians have always used alcohol to celebrate just about everything but our doctors are investigating the enormous impact drinking is having on our health.
Exercise
S1 Ep7
7.7
27th Jun 2017
With more than two thirds of Aussies not doing the recommended amount of exercise, sitting has become the new smoking. Sandro checks out the 7-minute work out & Renee looks at the link between exercise & mental wellbeing.
Genes
S1 Ep8
8.5
4th Jul 2017
Dr Shalin has the confronting experience of having his genomes sequenced. What will the test reveal about the future of his health?
Gut
S1 Ep9
8.0
11th Jul 2017
The doctors investigate the role our digestive system plays in our health, Dr Sandro reveals what the contents of our gut looks like and which body functions are supported by the 40 trillion-or-so microbes that live there.
Cold and Flu
S1 Ep10
7.5
18th Jul 2017
In this episode, we're helping you to fight off colds & flu. Dr Sandro reveals which home remedies work & which ones don't. Dr Shalin finds out what the difference is between colds & flu and what we can do to prevent them.
Senses
S1 Ep11
7.7
25th Jul 2017
The Doctors explore our senses - Dr Shalin finds out why hearing deteriorates with age; Dr Sandro busts some myths about improving your eyesight; and Dr Renee explores the link between smell & memory.
Sex
S1 Ep12
7.0
1st Aug 2017
Doctor Shalin uncovers the extent of male infertility in Australia, Doctor Sandro reveals the raw truth about sexual disease in our communities and Doctor Renee explores the various contraceptives available to women.
An innovative, fun, and exploratory factual series that addresses the state of the nation's health, the latest in medical treatments and the future of healthcare as we know it.
No network information is available for this show.
The best rated episodes of Ask the Doctor are:
Heart S2E12 rated 10.0
Antibiotics S2E11 rated 10.0
Modern Life S2E10 rated 10.0
Loneliness S2E9 rated 10.0
Food (Part 2) S2E8 rated 10.0
Food (Part 1) S2E7 rated 10.0
Fitness S2E6 rated 10.0
The lowest rated episodes of Ask the Doctor are:
Obesity S1E1 rated 7.0
Sex S1E12 rated 7.0
Allergies S1E4 rated 7.3
Cold and Flu S1E10 rated 7.5
Sleep S1E3 rated 7.7
Exercise S1E7 rated 7.7
Senses S1E11 rated 7.7
The first episode of Ask the Doctor aired on May 16, 2017.
The last episode of Ask the Doctor aired on July 30, 2019.
