"They don't care for rules. They care for patients."
The Resident - Episode Highlights
Episode Highlights
Pilot
Introduces the dark reality of Chastain, including Dr. Bell's fatal mistake and Conrad's unconventional methods.
Establishes the central conflict between individual medical ethics and institutional corruption.
Total Eclipse of the Heart
The season finale where the oncology fraud of Lane Hunter is finally exposed and she is arrested.
The first major victory for the 'rebels' and the beginning of Bell's shift in power.
If Not Now, When?
A powerful episode tackling racial bias in healthcare, specifically the maternal mortality rate of Black women.
Widely praised for its social commentary and realistic portrayal of systemic failure.
The Long and Winding Road
The devastating episode featuring the death of Nic Nevin following a car accident.
The series' emotional peak, fundamentally changing Conrad's character and the show's dynamic.
All Hands on Deck
The series finale where the staff saves Governor Betz, securing the hospital's funding, while Conrad and Billie profess their love.
Provides closure to the show's six-year battle for Chastain's survival.