The Resident

10 Worst Episodes of The Resident

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 - S6E12

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

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.

The Resident - S6E3

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

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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.

The Resident - S3E2

#8 - Flesh of My Flesh (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 675 votes.

The Resident - S3E4

#7 - Belief System (Season 3 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 655 votes.

The Resident - S5E6

#6 - Ask Your Doctor (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 378 votes.

The Resident - S6E5

#5 - 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.

The Resident - S5E20

#4 - Fork in the Road (Season 5 - Episode 20)

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

The episode was rated 7.59 from 313 votes.

The Resident - S6E2

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

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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.

The Resident - S6E1

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

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.

The Resident - S6E7

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

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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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