The Resident

10 Best Episodes of The Resident - Season 5

A tough, brilliant senior resident guides an idealistic young doctor through his first day, pulling back the curtain on what really happens, both good and bad, in modern-day medicine.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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The Resident - S5E15

#15 - In For a Penny (Season 5 - Episode 15)

As his clinical begins, Devon treats his first patient with a revolutionary medical fluid that doesn’t go as planned. Meanwhile, an overdosed John Doe is rushed to Chastain, leading Conrad straight into a much bigger scandal than he expected. Then, a shocking secret regarding Cade’s past is discovered.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 335 votes.

The Resident - S5E23

#14 - Neon Moon (Season 5 - Episode 23)

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Conrad contemplates his future; Devon is presented with an amazing career opportunity out of state; Ian is faced with a devastating diagnosis; Kit and Bell celebrate their engagement; Padma receives some highly anticipated news.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 339 votes.

The Resident - S5E12

#13 - Now You See Me (Season 5 - Episode 12)

When a lost child is brought into the ER with physical signs of abuse, Conrad and Cade try to get to the bottom of what happened to her. While out shopping, Devon and Leela encounter a woman who is having trouble breathing, and when she arrives at the hospital, Devon takes it upon himself to make sure she feels comfortable with the staff. Meanwhile, Bell eyes an open seat on the State Medical Board and Billie decides it's time to confront her past

The episode was rated 7.75 from 355 votes.

The Resident - S5E8

#12 - Old Dogs, New Tricks (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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Kit hires a surgical coach to watch over Bell and Raptor and help them brush up on their skills. Upon receiving attention from multiple women at the hospital, Conrad contemplates jumping back into the dating scene. Meanwhile, Devon works with an elderly couple.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 372 votes.

The Resident - S5E21

#11 - Risk (Season 5 - Episode 21)

When one of the doctors is shot outside the hospital, the ER is put into lockdown and the team races to save one of their own. Elsewhere, Devon and The Raptor work with a patient who learns he is unable to receive a lung transplant, due to his vaccination status. Meanwhile, Devon and Leela try to juggle the new dynamics of their relationship and Cade's father arrives at Chastain.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 333 votes.

The Resident - S5E2

#10 - No Good Deed (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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When one of the doctors is found unconscious in an elevator at Chastain, the staff frantically retraces his steps to figure out the cause. Billie is faced with a personal conflict when she comes face-to-face with the secret she has been hiding all these years. Meanwhile, Bell helps Kit make a decision about a new neurosurgeon joining the team at Chastain.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 377 votes.

The Resident - S5E9

#9 - He'd Really Like to Put in a Central Line (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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

The episode was rated 7.77 from 368 votes.

The Resident - S5E13

#8 - Viral (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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A tragic accident occurs at Jessica’s sister’s gender reveal party, putting her brother-in-law’s life in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Conrad, Irving & Trevor work on an influencer whose life was put in danger by a risky cosmetic surgery. Then, Bell is cleared for his first surgery back and Billie is forced to face her past head-on.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 354 votes.

The Resident - S5E22

#7 - The Proof Is in the Pudding (Season 5 - Episode 22)

A young boy comes into the hospital with a rare disease which leaves his bones incredibly fragile; with his clinical trial officially being declared a success, Devon has some huge decisions to make about the future of his career.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 309 votes.

The Resident - S5E10

#6 - Unknown Origin (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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When the first day of Kit's experimental Flight Go team program sends Conrad out into the field, he builds a new relationship with a fellow doctor along for the ride. Devon works with Trevor for the first time on a patient with a mysterious fever, the cause of which can't be found. Meanwhile, Bell is hiding a secret from the whole staff and they are starting to become suspicious.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 376 votes.

The Resident - S5E18

#5 - Ride or Die (Season 5 - Episode 18)

When Conrad confronts a pharmacy owner about fraudulent prescriptions being filled under his name, the situation takes a dangerous turn; the ER is sent into chaos when a street racing accident results in multiple severe injuries.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 318 votes.

The Resident - S5E19

#4 - All We Have Is Now (Season 5 - Episode 19)

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With Raptor on leave to take care of his mother, the hospital scrambles to stay organized without him. Meanwhile, a camping trip leaves a patient with a fatal disease that none of the doctors have seen before. Then, Bell and Kit devise a plan to help their case with the Medical Board.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 325 votes.

The Resident - S5E11

#3 - Her Heart (Season 5 - Episode 11)

A case turns personal for Conrad when the donor recipient of Nic's heart is admitted to the ER. Bell is faced with a devastating diagnosis that causes him to make a heartbreaking decision. Meanwhile, the Raptor asks Devon to include his ailing mother in his clinical trial, causing Devon to face a major dilemma

The episode was rated 7.93 from 351 votes.

The Resident - S5E14

#2 - Hell in a Handbasket (Season 5 - Episode 14)

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When things from Billie's past begin to come to light, she is the subject of whispers and stares around the hospital and the team struggles to find the best way to support her. With the nurse shortage in full swing, a simple cleaning job turns into a horrific disaster that calls for all hands on deck. Meanwhile, Trevor discovers a shocking secret and Padma has a proposal for Leela

The episode was rated 7.96 from 334 votes.

The Resident - S5E3

#1 - The Long and Winding Road (Season 5 - Episode 3)

When an accident brings a familiar patient into the Chastain ER, the doctors must face the reality of figuring out how to proceed with the best care, which leads the whole staff questioning every decision. Meanwhile, The Raptor and Leela deal with a patient returning with the long-term effects of COVID.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 401 votes.

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