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Break the rules. Heal the system.
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 and provide exceptional care, but the doctors and staff are not so sure he can succeed. They've heard this before. Not taking "no" for an answer, Dr. Goodwin's instinctive response to problems large and small is four simple words: "How can I help?" He has to disrupt the status quo and prove he'll stop at nothing to breathe new life into this underfunded and underappreciated hospital, returning it to the glory that put it on the map.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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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 and provide exceptional care, but the doctors and staff are not so sure he can succeed. They've heard this before. Not taking "no" for an answer, Dr. Goodwin's instinctive response to problems large and small is four simple words: "How can I help?" He has to disrupt the status quo and prove he'll stop at nothing to breathe new life into this underfunded and underappreciated hospital, returning it to the glory that put it on the map.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Kate DennisWritten by David SchulnerGuest stars Greta Quispe, Shukura, Yvette Ganier, Rose Bianco, Jason Kisare, Gary Perez, Alanna Blair, Eric Martin Brown
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Peter HortonWritten by David SchulnerGuest stars Brooke Bloom, Cindy Cheung, Michelle Federer, Vanessa Kai, Clifton Davis, Finn Egan-Liang, Sandra Daley, Soeurette Diogene-Le Corps
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Jonas PateWritten by Shaun CassidyGuest stars Shukura, Raquel Dominguez, Matthew Maher, Laila Robins, Marinda Anderson, Ken Ard, Amy Blackman, Guy A. Fortt
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Kate DennisWritten by David FosterGuest stars Joanna Adler, Zuri Giddings, Linda Thorson, Ron Rifkin, Shawn Andrew, Mike Cabellon, Jorge Cordova, Rose Harwood
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Darnell MartinWritten by Erika Green SwaffordGuest stars Johnathan Nieves, Jessica Frances Dukes, David Iacono, José Zúñiga, Erick Betancourt, Greg Crowe, Liz Eng, Reginald N. Ferguson
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by Aaron GinsburgGuest stars Catherine Chadwick, Gregory Perri, Shukura, Ron Rifkin, Olga Merediz, Ethan Phillips, Lusia Strus, James Saito
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Laura BelseyWritten by Y. Shireen RazackGuest stars Greta Quispe, Lizzy DeClement, Andres Munar, Therese Plaehn, Naomi Serrano, Babak Tafti, Emmy Berkowitz, Nathalie Carvalho
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Jamie PayneWritten by Cami DelavigneGuest stars Denise Pillott, Wai Ching Ho, Poppy Liu, George Wyner, Tina Fabrique, William Lee, Roscoe Orman, Lori Wilner
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by Graham NorrisGuest stars Yvette Ganier, Toney Gracen Araujo, Andrea Syglowski, Ari Barkan, Nick Choksi, Carey Van Driest, Elise Santora, Aneesh Sheth
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Stephen KayWritten by Laura ValdiviaGuest stars Ron Rifkin, Zabryna Guevara, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Marc Boies, Jonathan Burke, Joseph Castillo-Midyett, Erica Cho, Michael Pemberton
Episode 11
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.
Directed by So Yong KimWritten by Mansa RaGuest stars Michelle Federer, Ron Rifkin, Teddy Cañez, Michael Cullen, Jake Ryan Lozano, Jimmy Gary Jr., Caroline Hewitt, Troy Iwata
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by Aaron GinsburgGuest stars Marilee Talkington, Marinda Anderson, Lisa O'Hare, Emma Ramos, Christopher Cassarino, Christopher Rivas, Joel Rooks, Lou Carbonneau
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Nick GomezWritten by David FosterGuest stars Zabryna Guevara, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Michael Basile, Vandit Bhatt, Alejandro Hernandez, Dierdre Friel, Kate Nowlin, Dale Soules
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by Y. Shireen RazackGuest stars Lily Du, Ron Rifkin, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Nana Mensah, Margot Bingham, Emma Ramos, Christine Chang, Alejandro Hernandez
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Laura BelseyWritten by Cami DelavigneGuest stars Cindy Cheung, Michelle Federer, Aneesh Sheth, Zabryna Guevara, Jimmy Gary Jr., Nana Mensah, Lisa O'Hare, LaRae Muscat
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Darnell MartinWritten by Laura ValdiviaGuest stars Elijah Richardson, Marinda Anderson, Zabryna Guevara, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Nana Mensah, Christopher Cassarino, Michael Basile, Megan Byrne
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Jamie PayneWritten by Shaun Cassidy, Erika Green SwaffordGuest stars Virginia Vale, Sol Marina Crespo, Nana Mensah, Matthew Bellows, Emma Ramos, Kim Ramirez, Marvin Avila, Christine Chang
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Kristi ZeaWritten by Graham Norris, Kristi ZeaGuest stars Cindy Cheung, Judith Ivey, Greta Quispe, Kate Rigg, Peter Romano, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Michael Pemberton, Nana Mensah
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Ellen S. PressmanWritten by Joshua Carlebach, Mansa RaGuest stars Lauren Ridloff, Hayley Lovitt, Chuck Cooper, Judith Ivey, Maximilian Osinski, Lizzy DeClement, Zabryna Guevara, Nathalie Carvalho
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Thomas CarterWritten by Aaron GinsburgGuest stars Elijah Richardson, Judith Ivey, Marinda Anderson, Zabryna Guevara, Nana Mensah, Margot Bingham, Christopher Cassarino, Megan Byrne
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by David FosterGuest stars Denise Pillott, Elijah Richardson, Judith Ivey, Greta Quispe, John Goodlow, Malika Nzinga, Josh Philip Weinstein, Zabryna Guevara
Episode 22
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.
Directed by Peter HortonWritten by David SchulnerGuest stars Tye Alexander, Cherise Boothe, Brian R. Norris, DeLance Minefee, Leslie Uggams, Peter Romano, Zabryna Guevara, Nana Mensah
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
Ryan EggoldMax Goodwin
Janet MontgomeryLauren Bloom
Jocko SimsFloyd Reynolds
Tyler LabineIggy Frome
Freema AgyemanHelen Sharpe
Sandra Mae FrankElizabeth Wilder
Anupam KherVijay Kapoor
Jennifer Betit YenAimee Kamoe
NBCUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
