The Face Doctors
From devastating genetic conditions to trauma and illness, the series follows patients undergoing life-changing surgery and cutting-edge treatment to rebuild their faces. A team of surgeons and prosthetists work together to change lives.
- 2024-2024
- 1 season
- TLC
- Documentary
- TV-14
From devastating genetic conditions to trauma and illness, the series follows patients undergoing life-changing surgery and cutting-edge treatment to rebuild their faces. A team of surgeons and prosthetists work together to change lives.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
The Elephant's Trunk
Wed, May 13, 2026 44 mins
Peter undergoes high-stakes surgery to try to rebuild his missing nose after he lost it to cancer and surgeons battle to reattach Jack's jaw after a crash on his e-scooter.
Episode 2
The First Thing You Look At
Wed, May 20, 2026 42 mins
A simple toothache leads to a deadly flesh-eating infection in Terry's eye and Anita makes a heartbreaking decision to have one of her eyes removed.
Episode 3
I Miss My Old Face
Wed, May 27, 2026 44 mins
Kamil has lost half of his nose and needs prosthetist Nigel's help.
Episode 4
I Just Want a New Nose
Wed, Jun 3, 2026 44 mins
After enduring years of torment over her looks, Holly is willing to risk complex surgery to reshape her face and get a straighter nose. Plus, Leo has become isolated after losing his left eye to cancer.
Episode 5
Hole in the Face
Wed, Jun 10, 2026 43 mins
Alex has become a prisoner in his own home after having his nose surgically removed. Plus, an infected insect bite has left a gaping hole in Tracey's neck.
Episode 6
I Can't Smile
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 44 mins
Brenda is paralysed down one side of her face and desperately wants her smile back. Plus, surgeon Vijay attempts a difficult procedure to straighten Meghan's jaw.
Episode 7
A Walking Miracle
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 44 mins
After falling off a hotel balcony, Alfie is missing part of his skull.
Episode 8
Do I Look Like Me?
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 44 mins
Surgeon Vijay struggles to repair the shattered bones in Emily's face.