In the series, the reality of a less fortunate segment of the Brazilian population was portrayed through the eyes of a small-town doctor, Dr. Rodrigo Junqueira. The gynecologist becomes disillusioned with his profession and, due to circumstances, is forced to practice medicine in a small hospital in Andorinhas, a rural town in the interior of the country.

Obrigado, Doutor ran for 1 season. No new episodes are scheduled.