The Knick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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