The Best Episodes of The Resident Season 4
Every episode of The Resident Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Resident Season 4!
A tough, brilliant senior resident guides an idealistic young doctor through his first day, pulling back the curtain on what really happens, both good and bad, in modern-day medicine.
Season 4 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Resident" season 4 is "A Wedding, A Funeral", rated 8.1/10 from 470 user votes. It was directed by Rob Corn and written by Eric I. Lu, Daniela Lamas. "A Wedding, A Funeral" aired on 1/12/2021 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Mina's Kangaroo Court".
8.1/10 470 votes#1 - A Wedding, A Funeral
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2021
After a long wait, Conrad and Nic prepare for their wedding day with the support of their family and friends. Meanwhile, flashbacks to the early days of the COVID-19 crisis shine a light on the heroism of the doctors and the toll the virus took on everyone at Chastain Memorial.
Director: Rob Corn
Writer: Eric I. Lu, Daniela Lamas
7.3/10 359 votes#2 - Mina's Kangaroo Court
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2021
When Cain’s elective surgery patient returns with complications, Mina and Raptor butt heads over how to handle the situation. Conrad and Devon treat a local Congresswoman who withholds information that could prevent her from receiving proper treatment, causing Devon to open up about his grief. In the wake of losing many colleagues to the virus, Bell worries who would be there for him in a moment of crisis and finds himself mining his own past to find his estranged former stepson, elite plastic surgeon Dr. Jake Wong. Meanwhile, Logan Kim finds himself on the chopping block when the doctors are questioned about his actions during the pandemic.
Director: Rob Corn
Writer: Marqui Jackson, Peter Elkoff
7.9/10 321 votes#3 - The Accidental Patient
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2021
When Cain tries to be a hero at a crash scene, he is struck by a car, causing Chastain’s doctors to put aside their personal issues to try and save his life. Conrad and Nic team up to help one of the crash victims, whose secretive past makes it difficult to identify a diagnosis. Meanwhile, Bell brings his TV crew to the hospital in hopes of garnering positive attention for Chastain, and Mina opens up to Nic, only to find out that Nic is holding on to a secret of her own.
Director: Rob J. Greenlea
Writer: Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey
7.5/10 332 votes#4 - Moving on and Mother Hens
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2021
The Chastain staff works together to diagnose a mother-daughter pair who both come in with symptoms that make it difficult to determine their conditions. Devon deals with an unexpected visit from his mother and Conrad and Nic try to figure out the best time to tell everyone their big news. Meanwhile, Bell deals with an over-eager fan of his show who ends up needing treatment at Chastain and Mina makes a bold move when she realizes her visa is about to expire.
Director: Rob J. Greenlea
Writer: Jen Klein
8.6/10 380 votes#5 - Home Before Dark
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/2021
With Chastain on the verge of shutting down due to the sale by Red Rock, Conrad tries a last-ditch effort to save the hospital and the doctors plan for their next career moves. Meanwhile, on their last day, the whole staff must work together to save Nic's life after she is injured by a deranged patient.
Director: Leslie Libman
Writer: Amy Holden Jones, Andrew Chapman
7.8/10 304 votes#6 - Requiems & Revivals
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/2021
As Nic struggles with her recovery, her close friend and former Chastain colleague, Billie, comes back to the hospital to support her. Meanwhile, as the hospital transitions from private to public, the search begins for a new CEO, Bell asks a favor of his step-son and Devon sees an opportunity to fix the system.
Director: Leslie Libman
Writer: Michael Notarile, Emily Pressley
7.5/10 303 votes#7 - Hero Moments
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 3/2/2021
When Conrad gets a call from his former army commander who is stranded and wounded in the forest, the trip to save him brings lots of old emotions to the surface. Devon and Kit treat a patient who suffers from sickle cell anemia and encourage her to have a hip replacement to help treat her pain. Meanwhile, The Raptor is pulled away in the middle of an intense surgery, Mina is left to put her skills and finish the surgery on her own and Bell works on reconnecting with his stepson after helping him get hired at the hospital.
Director: Edward Ornelas
Writer: Marc Halsey, Marqui Jackson
7.9/10 296 votes#8 - First Days, Last Days
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2021
On Nic's first day back at Chastain, the man who attacked her is admitted to the ER, causing her to confront her trauma head-on. Cain, now in recovery, is self-conscious of his physical state and sets his eye on taking down Mina. The new intern both struggles and shines throughout her first day, causing Devon and Conrad to wonder if something bigger is going on.
Director: Edward Ornelas
Writer: Chris Bessounian, Tianna Majumdar-Langham
7.6/10 297 votes#9 - Doors Opening, Doors Closing
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 4/13/2021
A case becomes personal for the staff when Conrad and Bell treat a pregnant woman who is carrying Jake's future adopted child. Upon hearing surprising news from Princess Nadine, Devon contemplates the future of his love life. On the heels of meeting The Raptor's parents, Mina gets a call that causes her to make a bold decision about her future. Meanwhile, Cain grows closer to Rose and Irving and Jessica tie the knot.
Director: Li Lu
Writer: Jen Klein, Joshua Troke
8.2/10 318 votes#10 - Into the Unknown
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 4/20/2021
Just when Mina and The Raptor can see their future together, an unexpected complication throws a wrench in their plans. Meanwhile, Cain faces a harsh reality when Kit gives him the opportunity to prove he is ready to return to the OR. Then, Devon presents Rose with a groundbreaking clinical trial that could help her battle with Sickle Cell Anemia.
Director: Kelli Williams
Writer: Andrew Chapman, Emily Pressley
8.1/10 280 votes#11 - After the Storm
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 4/27/2021
When a tornado touches down in Atlanta with Chastain directly in its path, the entire staff goes into crisis mode. Conrad and Nic work on an injured EMT. Devon and Leela become trapped with a man who has severe head trauma.
Director: Pablo Gómez-Castro
Writer: Eric I. Lu, Peter Elkoff
7.7/10 272 votes#12 - Hope in the Unseen
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 5/4/2021
With Nic's due date steadily approaching, she and Conrad plan a relaxing day off, but their plans are interrupted when a patient with a medical mystery sends them rushing back to Chastain. Devon stays by Rose's side as she starts her clinical trial and things take a turn for the worse. Meanwhile, Kit is under pressure to bring Chastain out of debt.
Director: Rob Corn
Writer: Michael Notarile, Daniela Lamas
8.0/10 276 votes#13 - A Children's Story
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 5/11/2021
On the day of Nic's baby shower, Billie takes full control to make sure it goes smoothly, but a secret she's been hiding changes everything. Devon and Leela stumble upon an apartment fire, where they assist in getting victims safely to Chastain and Leela gets a chance to prove her skills to Raptor. Jake and his husband deal with the complications of Sammie's health. Raptor and Rose receive exciting news.
Director: Kelli Williams
Writer: Marc Halsey, Anthony Chin-Quee
7.9/10 299 votes#14 - Past, Present, Future
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 5/18/2021
The wait is over as Conrad and Nic welcome the arrival of their baby girl. Raptor's life begins to fall apart and he is forced to turn to Cain for help. Devon and Bell work together on a complicated surgery that may allow them to save multiple lives. Kit tries to deal with the moral repercussions of financially saving Chastain.
Director: Rob Corn
Writer: Amy Holden Jones, Andrew Chapman