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The Best Episodes of New Amsterdam Season 1

Every episode of New Amsterdam Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of New Amsterdam Season 1!

The Best Episodes of New Amsterdam Season 1

The new medical director breaks the rules to heal the system at America's oldest public hospital. Max Goodwin sets out to tear up the bureaucracy...

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  1. Background image for Luna
    9.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #1 - Luna

    S1:E22

    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.

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    8.6/10(1.0k votes)

    #2 - Six or Seven Minutes

    S1:E10

    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.

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    8.5/10(936 votes)

    #3 - King of Swords

    S1:E16

    When a history-making blizzard hits New York, Max and his staff must work together to keep the patients safe with few resources, even if it means taking to the streets of the city and braving the storm.

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    8.4/10(1.0k votes)

    #4 - Domino Effect

    S1:E7

    With a big domino transplant procedure on the line, 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.

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    8.4/10(863 votes)

    #5 - Sanctuary

    S1:E17

    As the doctors continue to weather the storm without power, Max relies on an unlikely source to get the lights back on. Reynolds must get creative as he continues to work to save Hugh with very few resources.

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    8.4/10(816 votes)

    #6 - This is Not the End

    S1:E21

    Max goes head-to-head with hospital administration when he comes up with a new plan for patients without insurance. Iggy struggles with an accusation brought against him. Sharpe navigates her role as deputy medical director.

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  8. Background image for The Blues
    8.3/10(861 votes)

    #7 - The Blues

    S1:E13

    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.

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    Director:Nick Gomez
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    8.3/10(805 votes)

    #8 - Happy Place

    S1:E19

    When a NYPD officer is hit by a car in the line of duty, the hospital is turn upside down trying to save her. Meanwhile, Kapoor and Iggy work with a patient struggling with a previous surgery.

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    8.2/10(1.8k votes)

    #9 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Dr. Max Goodwin shakes up the status quo on his first day as medical director of New Amsterdam, the oldest public hospital in the United States, while simultaneously dealing with his own personal and health issues.

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    8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #10 - Anthropocene

    S1:E6

    Max faces the pressure of his first fundraising gala at the hospital; Frome struggles to break difficult news to his daughter; Bloom and Reynolds deal with the fallout of their argument; Kapoor and Sharpe work to help a sick father and son.

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    8.2/10(989 votes)

    #11 - Three Dots

    S1:E8

    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.

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    8.2/10(832 votes)

    #12 - The Forsaken

    S1:E14

    Sharpe struggles when a case hits too close to home. Frome uncovers a patient's surprising past. Reynolds makes progress in his personal life after some difficult news.

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    8.2/10(789 votes)

    #13 - Preventable

    S1:E20

    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.

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    8.1/10(998 votes)

    #14 - As Long As It Takes

    S1:E9

    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.

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    8.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #15 - Boundaries

    S1:E4

    Max creates chaos when he volunteers New Amsterdam to take over for a short-staffed neighboring hospital; Frome has a crisis of conscience about the funding for a hospital garden; an eager resident learns a secret about Bloom.

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    Director:Kate Dennis
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    8.0/10(858 votes)

    #16 - Anima Sola

    S1:E12

    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.

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    8.0/10(827 votes)

    #17 - Croaklahoma

    S1:E15

    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.

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    8.0/10(773 votes)

    #18 - Five Miles West

    S1:E18

    Reynolds struggles to help a young cystic fibrosis patient with curious symptoms. Kapoor finally comes face-to-face with Ella after their awkward encounter. Sharpe takes a major step in her personal life.

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    7.9/10(1.3k votes)

    #19 - Rituals

    S1:E2

    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.

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  21. Background image for Cavitation
    7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #20 - Cavitation

    S1:E5

    A visiting journalist picks at the hospital's flaws while shadowing Max; Bloom and Reynolds have a major disagreement after Bloom makes a call against protocol; Kapoor confronts issues from his past.

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  22. Background image for A Seat at the Table
    7.9/10(867 votes)

    #21 - A Seat at the Table

    S1:E11

    Reynolds confronts a difficult episode from his past. Max distracts himself from chemotherapy by taking on the case of a frequent-flyer patient. Frome helps a young man suffering from severe delusions. Sharpe worries about Bloom's attempt to detox.

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    7.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #22 - Every Last Minute

    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Jonas Pate

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Luna" is the best rated episode of "New Amsterdam" season 1. It scored 9.2/10 based on 1459 votes. Directed by Peter Horton and written by David Schulner, it aired on 5/14/2019. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Six or Seven Minutes".