Ep 2. The Great Doctor Brown

Dr. Andrew Brown, a renowned neurosurgeon in New York City, moves his family to the small town of Everwood, Colorado, following the tragic death of his wife. In episode two, "The Great Doctor Brown," Dr. Brown continues to adjust to life in a small town as he begins his new medical practice.

The episode opens with Dr. Brown treating a young boy named Colin who has ingested rat poison. Despite Dr. Brown's efforts to save him, Colin dies. Dr. Brown is devastated and blames himself for the boy's death, prompting him to question whether he made the right decision in moving to Everwood.

Meanwhile, Dr. Brown's son, Ephram, is struggling to adjust to life in Everwood. He misses his friends from New York and resents his father for uprooting their lives. He also has an awkward encounter with his neighbor, Amy, who has a crush on him but is too nervous to talk to him.

As Dr. Brown continues to grapple with Colin's death, he also faces criticism from some of the townspeople who are unhappy with his unconventional medical practices. They believe that he is too quick to prescribe medication and not taking the time to properly diagnose his patients.

Dr. Brown is invited to speak at a town meeting to address these concerns. Despite being nervous, he delivers a confident and passionate defense of his methods, citing the importance of listening to patients and treating them as individuals. His speech is well-received and he earns the respect of both his colleagues and the townspeople.

Later, Dr. Brown and Ephram have a heart-to-heart conversation about their struggles in adjusting to life in Everwood. Dr. Brown acknowledges that he made mistakes in the past, including neglecting his family, but he is determined to make things right in their new hometown.

The episode ends with Amy finally mustering up the courage to ask Ephram on a date. He agrees, suggesting they go to a local restaurant for pizza. Although he is skeptical at first, Ephram begins to see the charm in small-town life and is grateful for the support of his family and new friends in Everwood.

Overall, "The Great Doctor Brown" is a poignant and heartfelt episode that explores themes of grief, adjustment, and acceptance. The episode serves as a strong follow-up to the pilot, establishing the characters and the show's unique blend of drama and humor.