Episode 4 of Doctor Odyssey introduced “Wellness Week” to viewers, and troubling waters were afoot. A new chef shakes things up and Captain Massey navigates keeping everyone safe in the midst of a hurricane.
The thrilling episode began with Max playing his first “Boys, Butches, and Bis” game with Massey, Tristan, and other Odyssey employees. While playing, Massey corrects Rosie, their engineer, who has the notion that climate change isn’t real. He urges that in all his years of sailing he hasn’t seen hurricanes last this long or storms be this strong, clearly foreshadowing the natural disaster to come.
The Odyssey welcomed Agnes Simkin on board. According to an excited Avery, Simkin is an acupuncturist and a psychic. When Max and Tristan mock the new guest, Avery challenges them, providing a differing opinion on alternative medicine and western medicine.
Bethany, the owner of B. Welle’s Health and Beauty, and her chef, Vivian, are the next to arrive. Bethany is very fond of Avery, but Vivian tends to ruffle Avery’s feathers a bit.
The first medical emergency of the week happens when Agnes falls to her knees after insulting Avery’s nursing work and drinking a “Diva Dust” smoothie. The dust is made of minerals, superfoods, and probiotics, according to the product’s creator, Judy Riva, known as the “smoothie diva.” Max reveals that Tara powder, a toxic substance that binds to proteins and prevents their absorption by the liver, is also an ingredient in the smoothies.
When Vivian and Tristan first meet, their banter sparks a connection, and he wins her over by courageously trying a piece of raw goat liver and becoming her sous chef. In the middle of cooking dinner, they share a soft kiss.
It’s clear Avery isn’t too fond of the newfound connection as she scowls when Tristan smiles at the chef and declares that she finds the food “awful.” Tristan goes to confront Avery about what her issue is, even accusing her of being jealous, which of course Avery rebuffs. Vivian hears some of the encounter, saying that it’s not cool to hear people talk about you. Avery and Vivian get sassy with each other, but Captain Massey instructs them to knock it off because they have “bigger fish to fry.” The storm is coming.
On the deck, Avery starts vomiting, insisting that something is wrong with the meal that was served. Max brings her to the infirmary, and she starts experiencing harsh rebound pains. They soon realize that what she’s dealing with isn’t food poisoning, but actually appendicitis.
As Tristan and Max start operating on her, the hurricane gets worse, shaking the ship and sending equipment across the medical bay. Tristan and Max had to “brace for impact” from the storm multiple times during the surgery. However, with guidance from Captain Massey, the boys got it done and saved Avery’s life. The Odyssey also made it out of the storm successfully.
Avery’s appendicitis isn’t the only medical issue that Tristan and Max deal with. Bethany is diagnosed with copper poisoning, and Agnes performs a ridiculous acupuncture procedure on Judy, which Tristan and Max then must treat.
The episode ends in the medical bay with Captain Massey, Max, and Tristan looking over Avery as she recovers. Vivian extends an olive branch, well in this case, Chicken Cassoulet with basil oil. Captain announces that Vivian is going to be the chef for the rest of the season due to their original chef departing. This will definitely rock the boat in the future.
Captain decides to give the trio a break after everything that transpired. Avery tells Tristan and Max to enjoy some free time, but they decide to stay right by her bedside.
Next week is Halloween week, and the cruise will get a little spooky as it appears actual zombies are on board. How will the big three handle it? You’ll have to see. Episode 5 will premiere October 24 on ABC at 9 PM and will stream on Hulu the day after.
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