The Knick: Season 1

10 EPISODES | TV-MA

A brilliant surgeon pushes the boundaries of medicine, morality and race relations at a NYC hospital at the turn of the 20th century in Season 1 of this series. Throughout 10 episodes--all directed by Steven Soderbergh--the show follows Dr. John Thackery (Clive Owen) and his groundbreaking work at the Knickerbocker Hospital as it faces a period of major upheaval.

1.Method and Madness

Series premiere. Dr. John Thackery ascends to the role of chief surgeon at The Knick, but is forced to hire a black assistant chief.

2.Mr. Paris Shoes

Thackery tasks Barrow over a dearth of cadavers; Edwards opens a covert basement clinic.

3.The Busy Flea

Thackery is asked to perform reconstructive surgrey on an old flame; Algernon has a frustrating day at work.

4.Where's the Dignity?

Algernon forces Thackery's hand in surgery, angering Gallinger. Cleary and Sister Harriet strike a deal.

5.They Capture the Heat

The Knick considers purchasing in a new invention. Barrow enlists Thackery to operate on a Collier thug.

6.Start Calling Me Dad

Thackery vows to reverse a series of failed operations; Edwards finds his clinic, and career, in jeopardy.

7.Get the Rope

The stabbing of a dirty cop by a black man stirs up racial tension on the street and at the Knick.

8.Working Late a Lot

Thackery is compromised by a citywide run on cocaine; Gallinger hopes to quell his wife's grief.

9.The Golden Lotus

Lucy goes to extremes to get drugs for Thackery; Cornelia and Edwards face a dilemma.

10.Crutchfield

Season finale. Thackery pushes himself to the limit and beyond; Cornelia and Edwards arrive at a crossroads.