Ep 9. Suspicious Minds

The Heart Guy season 3 episode 9 'Suspicious Minds' follows the story of Dr. Hugh Knight, a heart surgeon who is faced with some new challenges in rural Australia, after being banished from Sydney. In this episode, Hugh's rekindled relationship with former flame April starts off cold, and after some awkward interactions, Hugh decides to investigate further.

Meanwhile, Penny goes on her first major job interview and begins to stress out over Hugh's absence. She confides in a friend, who advises her to consider tackling her issues with alcohol. Elsewhere, Hugh's misdiagnosis of a local football star fuels tension with Ajax, the local paramedic. When the football star is later rushed to the hospital, Hugh believes that there is something more serious happening with him than his previous diagnosis suggested.

After being subjected to unexplainable symptoms and losing confidence in Hugh's skills, Hugh finds out the footballer has been taking steroids, causing dangerous side effects. Watching his own reputation crumble, Hugh prepares himself for the consequences and tries to restore his image.

As the episode progresses, the local community becomes increasingly wary of Hugh's surgical skills, to the point where he is left without many options. Meanwhile, Hugh's colleague turns to him for help after his father suffers from a stroke, but Hugh's lack of resources makes it impossible for him to help. Hugh eventually confronts the local hospital board, but his confidence is bruised by the response he gets.

As the episode comes to a close, Hugh is taken off the election races by the hospital board and feels alienated by everyone around him. With his reputation on the line and the hopes of the community seemingly against him, Hugh must find a way to overcome the situation he finds himself in and regain the trust of those around him.

Overall, 'Suspicious Minds' is a showcase of the complex social dynamics that shape the lives of rural Australians, as well as the dilemmas faced by medical professionals in rural areas. The episode is full of heartfelt moments, as well as a compelling story that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The actors give impressive performances, and the writing is nuanced, balancing drama with humor and emotion.