The Resident

10 Best Episodes of The Resident - Season 6

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.

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#13 - The Chimera (Season 6 - Episode 7)

Devon sees a traveling British couple who are nervous about the cost of American health care.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 294 votes.

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#12 - Two Hearts (Season 6 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 350 votes.

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#11 - Peek and Shriek (Season 6 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 296 votes.

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#10 - A River in Egypt (Season 6 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 298 votes.

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#9 - One Bullet (Season 6 - Episode 3)

When a gunshot victim comes into the ER, his injuries prove to be so catastrophic throughout his body that multiple doctors need to jump on the case. Meanwhile, Ian is faced with a mandatory drug test and Padma prepares for her C-section.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 315 votes.

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#8 - All the Wiser (Season 6 - Episode 12)

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The ER quickly fills up after a heavy storm causes a devastating helicopter crash. Conrad, Devon and the rest of the Chastain doctors rush to treat patients including the helicopter pilot, a barista, and Chastain’s least favorite person, Governor Mark Betz.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 208 votes.

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#7 - The Better Part of Valor (Season 6 - Episode 8)

After a teenage boy is taken into Chastain for falling unconscious from a suspicious pill, Conrad takes action to find the boy's brother before he meets the same fate. Meanwhile, Dr. Bell deals with being served court papers from a former patient.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 289 votes.

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#6 - It Won't Be Like This for Long (Season 6 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 319 votes.

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#5 - No Pressure No Diamonds (Season 6 - Episode 9)

Devon prepares to perform the first titanium rib cage implant surgery in the country.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 266 votes.

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#4 - All Hands on Deck (Season 6 - Episode 13)

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Conrad is pulled away from celebrating Gigi’s 6th birthday when Sammie comes into Chastian with a 104-degree fever, and Kit must call in a favor for treatment. Meanwhile, a heart arrives for Governor Betz’s transplant surgery.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 204 votes.

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#3 - Family Day (Season 6 - Episode 10)

Conrad comes face to face with Nic's dad, Kyle, after 5 years of no contact, when he comes into Chastain with an extremely low heart rate. Billie advises her patient against surgery, but the patient’s family ignores her recommendation. Meanwhile, Cade musters up the courage to confront Ian about his addiction and Leela grows concerned about Padma.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 250 votes.

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#2 - All In (Season 6 - Episode 11)

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A famous cardiothoracic surgeon – who happens to be Dr. Yamada’s mentor – comes into Chastain after experiencing heart pain. Meanwhile, Kit breaks the news that the ER will no longer be accepting trauma patients due to budget cuts, and Devon and Conrad help treat a confused woman.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 205 votes.

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#1 - For Better or Worse (Season 6 - Episode 6)

On the day of Kit and Bell’s wedding, Bell and Conrad get pulled away to tend to the ill daughter of a major hospital donor. Meanwhile, Billie takes Gigi and Sammie dress shopping.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 310 votes.

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