The Best Episodes Written By Laura Valdivia

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Falling

   S5:E111/3/2023

   When Helen Sharpe unexpectedly returns to New York, Max escapes to the wilderness on a corporate retreat with Bloom, Dr. Wilder and Iggy. Fun soon turns into catastrophe that threatens a life. Reynolds agrees to perform a risky surgery on a medical school colleague's young son only to be faced with unexpected challenges outside his control.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Big Day

   S5:E310/4/2022

   An explosion at a wedding ceremony sends a stream of injured partygoers into New Amsterdam. While Max and Dr. Wilder scramble to find a rare blood type to save the groom, Reynolds and Bloom treat a couple with bizarre injuries. While helping a young girl out of a catatonic state, Iggy learns the truth about the wedding.

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   8.4/10(19 votes)

   #3 - Six or Seven Minutes

   S1:E101/8/2019

   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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   8.2/10(13 votes)

   #4 - King of Swords

   S1:E163/12/2019

   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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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #5 - All Night Long

   S4:E164/19/2022

   The New Amsterdam team goes out for a night of karaoke and drinking, but must face the consequences at work the next day. Iggy helps a mysterious patient confront a past trauma. Reynolds and Dr Malvo discuss their future. Leyla gives Lauren some bad news.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Rise

   S4:E205/10/2022

   Max discovers the extent to which Dr. Fuentes' cuts are severely damaging New Amsterdam and decides it's now or never. Iggy takes an unconventional approach to reach a young patient in need. Reynolds and Wilder perform a risky, life-saving surgery on unborn twins.

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Fight Time

   S3:E136/1/2021

   Sharpe offers help to a reluctant Mina. Max is faced with a tough decision about Luna. Bloom and Casey treat a patient who has been hiding a lifelong secret. Iggy finds himself in a very dangerous predicament. Reynolds treats a young heart transplant patient with astonishing symptoms.

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #8 - The Karman Line

   S2:E510/22/2019

   When Sharpe has a case that hits close to home, she and Max team up to make things right for the patient. Meanwhile, Iggy and Bloom are forced to make a tough call on a unique situation.

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   7.5/10(8 votes)

   #9 - Why Not Yesterday

   S3:E64/6/2021

   Max is on a mission to fix systemic racism at New Amsterdam. Bloom treats a patient who reminds her that things aren't as they seem. Sharpe is overwhelmed while tending to a family matter. Reynolds tries to keep his composure while treating a father and son.

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    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Laughter and Hope and A Sock In the Eye

    S4:E610/26/2021

    Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Malvo have a heart-to-heart with Dr. Baptiste. Max learns a little more about Sharpe when someone from her past resurfaces. Iggy plays referee between two young patients and their families. Dr. Wilder reconsiders Max’s offer to join the staff.

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