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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Resident Season 6 Episode 2 - Peek and Shriek
    6.9/10(341 votes)

    #1 - Peek and Shriek

    S6:E2

    The high stakes governor election results in violence at the polls, causing multiple victims to arrive at Chastain. Conrad finds common ground with an aggressive patient, helping lead to a diagnosis for his outbursts. Meanwhile, when another patient’s lung collapses, the doctors find a serious root of the issue.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writer:Joy Gregory

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  2. The Resident Season 1 Episode 3 - Comrades in Arms
    7.2/10(1230 votes)

    #2 - Comrades in Arms

    S1:E3

    An old army buddy and fellow surgeon visits Conrad at the hospital. Meanwhile, the team is put to the test when they have to save the life of an uninsured and undocumented patient, while simultaneously battling the hospital's administrators, who fear the patient will cost millions. Also, Dr. Bell experiments with a new medication for his tremor and Nic swears to investigate the mystery surrounding missing medical records.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Andrew Chapman

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  3. The Resident Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(1654 votes)

    #3 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    On his first day as an intern, an idealistic Dr. Devon Pravesh faces the harsh realities of medical care, as third year resident Dr. Conrad Hawkins takes him under his wing and teaches his unconventional ways for treating patients. Meanwhile, Conrad goes head-to-head with Chief of Surgery Dr. Randolph Bell, who uses power and intimidation to cover up his mistakes.

    Director:Phillip Noyce
    Writers:Hayley Schore, Roshan Sethi, Amy Holden Jones

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  4. The Resident Season 4 Episode 2 - Mina's Kangaroo Court
    7.3/10(452 votes)

    #4 - Mina's Kangaroo Court

    S4:E2

    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
    Writers:Marqui Jackson, Peter Elkoff

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  5. The Resident Season 1 Episode 2 - Independence Day
    7.4/10(1404 votes)

    #5 - Independence Day

    S1:E2

    Conrad receives the call he's been waiting for when a heart becomes available for a patient who has been on the transplant list for two years. But when a congressman is admitted to the hospital after a heart attack, he is prioritized and derails Conrad's patient's surgery. Meanwhile, Nic grows suspicious of one of the doctors after a file goes missing, Dr. Bell tries to manipulate Mina and Devon is put to the test when a patient's condition requires a split-second decision.

    Director:Phillip Noyce
    Writer:Amy Holden Jones

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  6. The Resident Season 3 Episode 4 - Belief System
    7.4/10(589 votes)

    #6 - Belief System

    S3:E4

    Conrad doubts Devon's judgement when a patient who was pronounced dead suddenly revives. Cain and Nick butt heads over the care of a white supremacist. The Raptor and Mina uncover new information about Red Rock Medical.

    Director:Ti West
    Writer:Marqui Jackson

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  7. The Resident Season 5 Episode 4 - Now What?
    7.4/10(393 votes)

    #7 - Now What?

    S5:E4

    In trying to find a way to channel his emotions, Conrad puts all his effort in looking for answers. Raptor has a run-in with the police that ends up taking a surprising turn. Meanwhile, Leela begins noticing problems with a surgeon who has been Bell’s mentor.

    Director:Rob J. Greenlea
    Writer:Peter Elkoff

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  8. The Resident Season 6 Episode 1 - Two Hearts
    7.4/10(350 votes)

    #8 - Two Hearts

    S6:E1

    When Padma's pregnancy takes a dangerous turn, the doctors come together to find a solution and turn to Ian to perform a miracle. Meanwhile, Conrad makes a decision regarding his love life and Devon leads his own clinical trials at Chastain.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Amy Holden Jones

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  9. The Resident Season 4 Episode 4 - Moving on and Mother Hens
    7.5/10(415 votes)

    #9 - Moving on and Mother Hens

    S4:E4

    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

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  10. The Resident Season 4 Episode 7 - Hero Moments
    7.5/10(384 votes)

    #10 - Hero Moments

    S4:E7

    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
    Writers:Marqui Jackson, Marc Halsey

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  11. The Resident Season 6 Episode 5 - A River in Egypt
    7.5/10(288 votes)

    #11 - A River in Egypt

    S6:E5

    A college professor comes into the ER and Conrad realizes it’s a former patient of his from when he was an intern. Meanwhile, Devon ends up admitting a man – who swears by an anti-aging regimen that he thinks is the answer to eternal life – into the hospital after he collapses.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:Daniela Lamas

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  12. The Resident Season 1 Episode 4 - Identity Crisis
    7.6/10(1050 votes)

    #12 - Identity Crisis

    S1:E4

    After a mix-up in the ER causes Conrad to deliver a death notification to the wrong family, he sets out to fix it. Meanwhile, Nic struggles to find a patient's records who has been under Lane's care, Devon forms a bond with an elderly patient and Mina is benched after overreaching in the surgical unit.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:Elizabeth J.B. Klaviter

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  13. The Resident Season 4 Episode 9 - Doors Opening, Doors Closing
    7.6/10(380 votes)

    #13 - Doors Opening, Doors Closing

    S4:E9

    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
    Writers:Jen Klein, Joshua Troke

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  14. The Resident Season 5 Episode 1 - Da Da
    7.6/10(429 votes)

    #14 - Da Da

    S5:E1

    An attack by cyber criminals sends the Chastain ER into a tailspin and Kit tries to figure out whether or not to pay the ransom. The Raptor deals with a personal connection to the patients brought into the ER during the attack, leaving them all vulnerable. Meanwhile, Conrad works on balancing life as a new dad and Devon and Leela debate taking the next step in their relationship.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writer:Amy Holden Jones

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  15. The Resident Season 5 Episode 6 - Ask Your Doctor
    7.6/10(365 votes)

    #15 - Ask Your Doctor

    S5:E6

    Conrad brings a patient into the hospital who causes a high security crisis. An MMA brawl sends a well-known fighter to Chastain and all hands are on deck. Meanwhile, Bell and Raptor vie for the same position at the hospital, and Leela gets a visit from her sister.

    Director:David Crabtree
    Writer:Marc Halsey

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  16. The Resident Season 5 Episode 9 - He'd Really Like to Put in a Central Line
    7.6/10(319 votes)

    #16 - He'd Really Like to Put in a Central Line

    S5:E9

    Conrad takes Trevor under his wing to care for a patient whose good luck seems to have run out. Leela struggles when given the decision to take full responsibility of her indecisive patient's life and The Raptor continues to try to figure out a care plan for his mother. Meanwhile, both Devon and Kit are stretched far too thin trying to balance everything on their plates

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writers:Daniela Lamas, Peter Elkoff

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  17. The Resident Season 2 Episode 14 - Stupid Things in the Name of Sex
    7.7/10(522 votes)

    #17 - Stupid Things in the Name of Sex

    S2:E14

    When Conrad's attempt to surprise Nic with a lavish Valentine's Day dinner is foiled, he gives the reservation away to someone who could really use it. Mina and Devon distract themselves from all Valentine's celebrations by trying to figure out how their seemingly healthy neighbor has suddenly passed away. Meanwhile, Kit gives dating advice to a sex-injured patient, Irving hits a crossroads in his not-so-secret relationship with Nurse Jessica, and Bell decides to celebrate the day in the OR.

    Director:David Crabtree
    Writer:Jen Klein

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  18. The Resident Season 3 Episode 2 - Flesh of My Flesh
    7.7/10(465 votes)

    #18 - Flesh of My Flesh

    S3:E2

    Intending to garner publicity for the hospital, Cain tries to recruit Bell and Kit on a dangerous surgery. The Raptor develops an emotional attachment to a patient. Mina's friend arrives with shocking news.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Elizabeth J.B. Klaviter

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  19. The Resident Season 3 Episode 17 - Doll E. Wood
    7.7/10(476 votes)

    #19 - Doll E. Wood

    S3:E17

    A renowned pediatric cardiac surgeon proves unfit for surgery. A Dolly Parton drag queen collapses on stage. Nic and Conrad suspect a patient may be the victim of sex trafficking. Nadine delivers some surprising news to Devon.

    Director:Li Lu
    Writers:Amy Holden Jones, Eric I. Lu

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  20. The Resident Season 4 Episode 12 - Hope in the Unseen
    7.7/10(351 votes)

    #20 - Hope in the Unseen

    S4:E12

    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
    Writers:Michael Notarile, Daniela Lamas

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  21. The Resident Season 5 Episode 7 - Who Will You Be?
    7.7/10(324 votes)

    #21 - Who Will You Be?

    S5:E7

    A new group of interns, which include Billie’s son, Trevor, start their first day with Devon at Chastain. Kit and Bell try to convince Conrad to come back to Chastain and The Raptor’s mom ends up back in the ER. Meanwhile, Leela and Padma deal with an unexpected visit from their parents.

    Director:Amyn Kaderali
    Writer:Emily Pressley

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  22. The Resident Season 5 Episode 20 - Fork in the Road
    7.7/10(280 votes)

    #22 - Fork in the Road

    S5:E20

    Conrad and Cade work with a Medicare patient who sheds some light of prescription fraud. Leela works herself to the brink of exhaustion.

    Director:Bosede Williams
    Writers:Emily Pressley, Mika Frank

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  23. The Resident Season 6 Episode 4 - It Won't Be Like This for Long
    7.7/10(287 votes)

    #23 - It Won't Be Like This for Long

    S6:E4

    Ian is faced with performing a surgery on a Jane Doe NICU patient while he continues to struggle with his personal issues. Meanwhile, Conrad asks Devon to cover his shift so he can spend a day at home with an anxious Gigi.

    Director:Marie Jamora
    Writer:Emily Pressley

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  24. The Resident Season 6 Episode 7 - The Chimera
    7.7/10(303 votes)

    #24 - The Chimera

    S6:E7

    When a prison doctor believes a death row inmate is lying about his symptoms, Conrad and Raptor are called in to examine him. Meanwhile, Devon sees a traveling British couple who are nervous about the cost of American healthcare, and Kit and Bell meet with the Georgia Governor.

    Director:Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    Writers:Tianna Majumdar-Langham, Chris Bessounian, Eric I. Lu

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  25. The Resident Season 1 Episode 10 - Haunted
    7.8/10(848 votes)

    #25 - Haunted

    S1:E10

    Conrad is hit by a bike and badly sprains his ankle, but works through it when he takes the case of his old medical professor, who is hallucinating visions of her old patients. Devon is tasked with admitting Conrad, who refuses any sort of treatment. Nic tries to navigate her emotions while mourning the loss of a patient and Bell operates on a foreign dignitary with unforeseen complications. Meanwhile, Lane and Bell's relationship grows closer.

    Director:David Crabtree
    Writer:Andrew Chapman

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Peek and Shriek" is the worst rated episode of "The Resident". It scored 6.9/10 based on 341 votes. Directed by Paul McCrane and written by Joy Gregory, it aired on 9/27/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Comrades in Arms".