As the doctors continue to weather the storm without power, Max relies on an unlikely source to get the lights back on. Reynolds must get creative as he continues to work to save Hugh with very few resources.

Max invokes a hospital-wide census in effort to get to know the staff of New Amsterdam on a deeper level. Reynolds takes a leap of faith that lands him in hot water, and Dr. Castro extends her treatment plan to more patients in the hospital.

Max is forced to face the heartbreaking consequences of one of his policies. Bloom comes to a startling realization about Iggy.

Max and Sharpe go public with their relationship at the hospital. The team struggles to handle an overcrowded and understaffed ICU. Iggy's overly critical feedback alienates his residents.

Max and Bloom are shocked when a deadly ambulance crash reveals a dangerous plan. Dr. Fuentes pressures Iggy to take on patients. Sharpe realizes her own cost-cutting has adversely affected her department. Reynolds, Baptiste and Malvo strive to reach an accord.