The Best Episodes of 'New Amsterdam'

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Inspired by Eric Manheimer’s book Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital, there are so many good episodes of New Amsterdam, but which ones really stand out? Do you like "Your Turn" the best, or is "Rituals" your favorite episode of New Amsterdam? To determine once and for all what the best episodes of New Amsterdam are, let's rank every New Amsterdam episode from best to worst.

New Amsterdam is a medical drama that follows Dr. Max Goodwin (Ryan Eggold) as he becomes the medical director at one of the oldest public hospitals in the United States and works to reform the neglected facility. New Amsterdam premiered on NBC on September 25, 2018. After only two seasons, a potential spinoff already seemed possible, thanks to the depth of characters and stories woven into the main series.

Vote up your favorite episodes of New Amsterdam, and vote down any bad episodes that you really didn't enjoy, despite how much you love the series as a whole. It can be difficult to put one New Amsterdam episode over the other when there are so many good ones, which is why you can vote on however many episodes you like. Once you've made your voice heard, make sure to check out these other shows like New Amsterdam.

  • Anthropocene
    1

    Anthropocene

    October 30, 2018
    5 votes

    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.

  • 14 Years, 2 Months, 8 Days
    2

    14 Years, 2 Months, 8 Days

    January 28, 2020
    5 votes

    Sharpe has an important realization that will affect her career. Meanwhile, Max and Reynolds take on uncharted waters when a young patient comes to New Amsterdam with symptoms of a heart attack.

  • Code Silver
    3

    Code Silver

    January 14, 2020
    9 votes

    With the hospital on lockdown after the Rikers patients escape, Sharpe and Max find themselves in a situation that could cost them their lives; Bloom must put aside her pain to help a patient; Iggy is forced to face his marriage's issues.

  • The Legend of Howie Cournemeyer
    4

    The Legend of Howie Cournemeyer

    April 13, 2021
    7 votes

    It's National HIV Testing Day and Max has offered free care to all HIV+ patients who come to New Amsterdam. Bloom and Reynolds butt heads over their opposing bedside manners. Iggy eagerly awaits the return of a friend. Sharpe discovers that she may need more hands on with her niece.

  • Six or Seven Minutes
    5

    Six or Seven Minutes

    January 8, 2019
    7 votes

    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.

  • Liftoff
    6

    Liftoff

    March 17, 2020
    7 votes

    Max searches for a solution to crowdfunding after his eye-opening appearance in a viral "Go Fund Me" video. Reynolds takes his last laps at the hospital while Kapoor helps a former pilot deal with his life as a paraplegic.

  • Luna
    7

    Luna

    May 14, 2019
    7 votes

    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.

  • Boundaries
    8

    Boundaries

    October 16, 2018
    7 votes

    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.

  • Anima Sola
    9

    Anima Sola

    January 22, 2019
    7 votes

    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.

  •  Essential Workers
    10

    Essential Workers

    March 9, 2021
    6 votes

    Max is forced to face the heartbreaking consequences of one of his policies. Bloom comes to a startling realization about Iggy.

  • Replacement
    11

    Replacement

    October 8, 2019
    6 votes

    Max takes a chance on a new assistant and goes toe-to-toe with the board on a new plan; Iggy struggles to figure out what is causing a unit-wide illness; Kapoor receives some shocking news.

  • The Big Picture
    12

    The Big Picture

    October 1, 2019
    6 votes

    Max invokes a hospital-wide census in effort to get to know the staff of New Amsterdam on a deeper level. Reynolds takes a leap of faith that lands him in hot water, and Dr. Castro extends her treatment plan to more patients in the hospital.

  • Pilot
    13

    Pilot

    September 25, 2018
    8 votes

    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.

  • The Blues
    14

    The Blues

    February 12, 2019
    5 votes

    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.

  • What the Heart Wants
    15

    What the Heart Wants

    November 12, 2019
    5 votes

    Sharpe lands in hot water when she goes out on a limb for a patient. Max's grief comes to a head. Bloom takes a major step in her recovery.

  • This is Not the End
    16

    This is Not the End

    May 7, 2019
    7 votes

    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.

  • Cavitation
    17

    Cavitation

    October 23, 2018
    7 votes

    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.

  •  This Is All I Need
    18

    This Is All I Need

    March 23, 2021
    4 votes

    Max journeys to Connecticut to bring Luna back to New York, but second-guesses his instincts when he sees her with her grandparents. Bloom takes action to ensure her staff feel safe at work while Reynolds takes a backseat in the cardiac unit. Sharpe struggles to lean on Dr. Cassian Shin while dealing with a family emergency.

  • Safe Enough
    19

    Safe Enough

    March 15, 2021
    4 votes

    Max resists an idea that could bring New Amsterdam more revenue. Iggy pushes back on the new telemedicine system. Sharpe uncovers a startling trend while treating a beloved former patient.

  • The New Normal
    20

    The New Normal

    March 2, 2021
    4 votes

    New Amsterdam is still reeling from the pandemic as a plane crash lands in the East River. When investigators come to interrogate the flight crew, Iggy fights against the clock to help the pilot uncover the truth. Max tracks down scarce medication after one of his own contracts COVID.

  • Perspectives
    21

    Perspectives

    March 10, 2020
    4 votes

    Max, Bloom and Reynolds frantically recount a patient's past encounter that could throw them into a massive lawsuit. Meanwhile, Iggy confronts a local middle school about its teaching policies, and Kapoor lets his superstitions take over.

  • Rituals
    22

    Rituals

    October 2, 2018
    6 votes

    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.

  • Every Last Minute
    23

    Every Last Minute

    October 9, 2018
    6 votes

    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.

  • Croaklahoma
    24

    Croaklahoma

    March 5, 2019
    6 votes

    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.

  • Five Miles West
    25

    Five Miles West

    April 16, 2019
    6 votes

    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.

  • The Denominator
    26

    The Denominator

    October 15, 2019
    6 votes

    When Iggy and Kapoor discover a patient might be suffering from lead poisoning, they are forced to take on the city. Meanwhile, Max's unsolicited attempts to help a patient backfires.

  • The Crossover
    27

    The Crossover

    January 11, 2022
    3 votes

    Helen takes the reins at NHS Hampstead Hospital; Max gets creative to help a patient; Reynolds makes a decision about Malvo; Iggy and Bloom help their patients understand the underlying cause of their stress; Wilder employs unconventional techniques.

  •  Disconnected
    28

    Disconnected

    April 27, 2021
    3 votes

    Max is on a mission to deliver free broadband access. Reynolds treats a young girl with a gunshot wound. Sharpe gives difficult news to a long-time patient. Iggy is immensely proud of his patient's success but worries that he may be getting too close.

  • Catch
    29

    Catch

    April 20, 2021
    3 votes

    Max is forced to examine the inequities in child labor for women of color. Bloom must deal with an overcrowded ED. Sharpe helps Dr. Agnes Kao with a gut-wrenching diagnosis. Reynolds finds himself experiencing something new on the job.

  • Blood, Sweat & Tears
    30

    Blood, Sweat & Tears

    March 30, 2021
    3 votes

    When Sharpe notices the hospital's blood supply is running dangerously low, Max concocts a plan to get New Amsterdam out of trouble. Reynolds realizes he has a thing or two to learn from Bloom while making peace with his new position. Iggy helps a patient face their inner demons.