Ep 11. Nobody's Perfect

In Royal Pains season 1 episode 11, titled "Nobody's Perfect", Hank and Divya take on a complicated case involving a young woman, Lacy, who is experiencing a wide variety of symptoms that seem to indicate a host of different illnesses. Lacy is a perfectionist who is constantly pushing herself to do better, and her symptoms seem to be related to her stress and anxiety levels. Hank and Divya work to try and unravel the root cause of her illness, which proves to be complicated due to her refusal to let anyone see her as less than perfect.

As they work to treat Lacy, Hank also finds himself in the middle of some relationship drama between Jill and Charlie, which ultimately takes a serious turn. Jill is trying to push Charlie to take a more active role in running his family's business, but he is resistant to the idea. As Jill and Charlie navigate their own issues, Hank is left to figure out how to best support them both while also protecting his own interests.

Meanwhile, Evan is tasked with helping a wealthy businessman convince his daughter to come home and help run the family business. The daughter, however, is much more interested in pursuing her own artistic endeavors and has no interest in joining the family business. Evan finds himself torn between his loyalty to his client and his desire to support the daughter's dreams, ultimately finding a way to help both parties find a compromise.

Throughout the episode, the themes of perfectionism, family loyalty, and finding balance in work and personal relationships are explored in depth. As Hank and Divya work to uncover the source of Lacy's illness, they are forced to confront their own beliefs about what it means to be perfect and how that can impact one's mental and physical health. Meanwhile, Evan and Jill both grapple with the challenges of supporting loved ones who have very different goals and priorities than their own.

Overall, "Nobody's Perfect" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant episode that highlights the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which our own beliefs and desires can impact our lives in profound ways.