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New Amsterdam Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2018 - 2019
The drama series follows Dr. Max Goodwin (Ryan Eggold) as he tries to improve the care provided at America's oldest public hospital. Season 1 opens with Goodwin trying to gain the trust of his staff: chief of oncology Dr. Helen Sharpe (Freema Agyeman), head of emergency Dr. Lauren Bloom (Janet Montgomery), chief of psychiatry Dr. Iggy Frome (Tyler Labine), and new head of cardio-thoracic surgery Dr. Floyd Reynolds (Jocko Sims). Despite some initial problems, the doctors accept their new boss into their family and together they work hard at saving lives, including that of Dr. Goodwin himself, who finds out he has cancer.
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Sep 25, 2018 60 mins
The premiere of the drama about a new medical director, Max Goodwin, at America's oldest hospital. He sets out to tear up the bureaucracy and provide exceptional care.
Episode 2
Rituals
Tue, Oct 2, 2018 60 mins
Max navigates his diagnosis while Dr. Sharpe encourages him to make a plan. Meanwhile, Dr. Bloom encourages Reynolds to take a chance and Dr. Kapoor and Iggy work together to help a child.
Episode 3
Every Last Minute
Tue, Oct 9, 2018 59 mins
Reynolds begins to build his department as Dr. Sharpe battles skepticism from a patient's parents. Meanwhile, Max helps Bloom find a solution for a pregnant patient in a tough spot, all the while continuing to avoid the reality of his diagnosis.
Episode 4
Boundaries
Tue, Oct 16, 2018 60 mins
Things get chaotic quickly when Max volunteers New Amsterdam to take over for a short-staffed hospital nearby; Iggy has a crisis of conscience after receiving the news that funding for a garden has been granted; and an eager resident learns a secret about Dr. Bloom.
Episode 5
Cavitation
Tue, Oct 23, 2018 60 mins
A journalist visits New Amsterdam to shadow Max and learn about the hospital; Bloom and Reynolds have a major disagreement after she makes a call against protocol; and Kapoor deals with issues from his past.
Episode 6
Anthropocene
Tue, Oct 30, 2018 59 mins
Max takes on his first annual fundraising gala at the hospital and emotions are high as some of the doctor's families join them for the event. Iggy struggles to break difficult news to his daughter and Bloom and Reynolds continue to deal with the fallout of their argument. Meanwhile, Kapoor and Dr. Sharpe work together to find out what is making a father and son duo so sick.
Episode 7
Domino Effect
Tue, Nov 13, 2018 60 mins
A big domino transplant procedure is on the line, and Max must decide if he can be present in the hospital while also dealing with his illness. Meanwhile, a bond with a patient makes Bloom consider her personal life and Iggy makes progress on a long-standing case.
Episode 8
Three Dots
Tue, Nov 20, 2018 60 mins
A patient's treatment plan takes an unexpected turn when Max gets overly invested. Meanwhile, Reynolds celebrates his birthday with some help from the hospital and Kapoor grapples with a case that hits close to home.
Episode 9
As Long As It Takes
Tue, Nov 27, 2018 60 mins
Max convinces Dr. Sharpe to take a risk on his course of treatment and Bloom grapples with a difficult conversation. Meanwhile, Dr. Kapoor considers helping his son in a big way after some advice from a friend.
Episode 10
Six or Seven Minutes
Tue, Jan 8, 2019 43 mins
As Max fights for his life, New Amsterdam is in full swing with a pertinent heart surgery that is not covered by insurance and a potential nurses walk out. As the team feels Max's absence and the doctors find out that they may have to treat one of their own, Sharpe must finally come clean about Max's condition.
Episode 11
A Seat at the Table
Tue, Jan 15, 2019 59 mins
As Max begins his treatment, he realizes that it may slow him down faster than he thought. Meanwhile, Reynolds must deal with an incident from his past when a reporter comes to the hospital and Sharpe and Bloom continue a contentious conversation.
Episode 12
Anima Sola
Tue, Jan 22, 2019 60 mins
Tensions are high in the hospital as Bloom is overruled on a diagnosis. Meanwhile, Iggy notices that something may be amiss with one of the hospital's most respected surgeons.
Episode 13
The Blues
Tue, Feb 12, 2019 60 mins
Max continues to work to solve underlying problems within the hospital despite his continuing struggles with treatment. Meanwhile, Reynolds makes the choice to do a costly surgery to determine an elusive diagnosis and Bloom must face her personal demons head on.
Episode 14
The Forsaken
Tue, Feb 19, 2019 60 mins
Sharpe struggles when a case hits too close to home and Iggy uncovers a patient's surprising past. Meanwhile, Floyd makes progress in his personal life after some difficult news.
Episode 15
Croaklahoma
Tue, Mar 5, 2019 60 mins
Max bonds with the patients undergoing chemo with him, but a conversation leads him to struggle with his reality. Meanwhile, Reynolds has difficulty handling a personal matter regarding a patient's family and Iggy struggles with a realization regarding his daughter.
Episode 16
King of Swords
Tue, Mar 12, 2019 60 mins
A history-making blizzard hits New York. Max and his staff must work together to keep patients safe with little resources, even if it means taking to the streets of the city and braving the storm.
Episode 17
Sanctuary
Tue, Apr 9, 2019 60 mins
As the doctors continue to weather the storm without power, Max relies on an unlikely source to get the lights back on. Meanwhile, Reynolds must get creative as he continues to work to save Hugh with very few resources.
Episode 18
Five Miles West
Tue, Apr 16, 2019 60 mins
Reynolds struggles to help a young Cystic Fibrosis patient with curious symptoms while Kapoor finally comes face to face with Ella after their awkward encounter. Meanwhile, Sharpe takes a major step in her personal life.
Episode 19
Happy Place
Tue, Apr 23, 2019 60 mins
An NYPD officer is hit by a car in the line of duty, and the hospital is turned upside down trying to save her. Meanwhile, Kapoor and Iggy work with a patient struggling with a previous surgery.
Episode 20
Preventable
Tue, Apr 30, 2019 60 mins
Max is forced to reckon with his diagnosis in a new way as things become more difficult for him. Meanwhile, Reynolds is forced to address what could have gone wrong in a recent surgery.
Episode 21
This Is Not the End
Tue, May 7, 2019 60 mins
Max goes head-to-head with hospital administration when he comes up with a new plan for patients without insurance. Meanwhile, Iggy struggles with an accusation brought against him; and Sharpe navigates her role as deputy medical director.
Episode 22
Luna
Tue, May 14, 2019 60 mins
In the Season 1 finale, Sharpe works on a creative way to help Max and Kapoor gets surprising news. Meanwhile, Reynolds takes a big step in his relationship with Evie as one of the doctors makes a life-altering decision.
