Season 1 Plot
When Nurse Da-eun enters the world of mental health she discovers aching hearts and various stories behind them.
Daily Dose of Sunshine Season 1 aired on November 3rd, 2023.
Season 1 Episodes
1. The Darkest Hour Is Just Before the Dawn
Recently transferred to the Department of Mental Health, Jung Da-eun’s first patient is Oh Ri-na — a woman who appears to be perfectly fine.
2. Not in the Mood for Work
Da-eun overhears the hard truth and is hurt by it. As tensions come to a head, doctors and nurses settle their disagreements the old-fashioned way.
3. Safety Net
Trainee nurses visit the psychiatric ward, but one of them displays strange behavior. Da-eun accidentally learns a secret about her bestie, Song Yu-chan.
4. In Search of a Ray of Hope
A hostile patient accuses Da-eun of stealing money. Meanwhile, Min Deul-re offers Hwang Yeo-hwan a glimpse into her life to show him her reality.
5. When Life Tells You to Slow Down
During an emergency, Da-eun sees another side of Dr. Dong Go-yun. Senior nurse Park Soo-yeon relates to a patient juggling motherhood and work.
6. A Day in the Life of a Mage
Facing monetary issues, Deul-re distances herself from Yeo-hwan. Da-eun grows concerned about a discharged patient reintegrating into his daily life.
7. The Left Behind
Da-eun's friends and colleagues worry for her after a tragedy while the doctors, nurses and patients learn about treating PTSD.
8. Expiration Date on Grief
Finding it hard to heal without slowing down, Da-eun tries to face her emotions. Yeo-hwan and Go-yun commiserate over their relationship issues.
9. I'm a Nurse With Depression
Deul-re deals with her mother’s return. Da-eun finds herself in her patients’ shoes as she grapples with her own diagnosis.
10. The Hardest Part of a Journey
Da-eun learns how to prioritize herself, but faces fears of returning to work — until she receives empathetic words of courage from the head nurse.
11. And The Journey Continues
Now the subject of office gossip, Da-eun returns to work. During a night out with friends, Deul-re rediscovers what makes her happy.
12. Daily Dose of Sunshine
Da-eun manages to find a unique way to help her patient. Deul-re pursues her passion and Yu-chan takes a bold stand.