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Karen Brantley is a fictional character portrayed by Debra Monk in the TV series New Amsterdam.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Forsaken (season 1), they were 69 years old.
They appear in 36 episodes out of a total of 89 aired

Karen Brantley

by Debra Monk

character

Episodes36

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    The Forsaken
    episode S1.E14 february 2019
    Frome uncovers a patient's surprising past. Sharpe struggles treating an addicted mother and baby. Reynolds overcomes some bad news.
  • 8
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    Five Miles West
    episode S1.E18 april 2019
    Reynolds struggles to help a young cystic fibrosis patient with curious symptoms. Kapoor finally comes face-to-face with Ella after their awkward encounter. Sharpe takes a major step in her personal life.
  • 8.4
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    This Is Not the End
    episode S1.E21 may 2019
    Max goes head-to-head with hospital administration when he comes up with a new plan for patients without insurance. Iggy struggles with an accusation brought against him. Sharpe navigates her role as deputy medical director.
  • 8.6
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    Your Turn
    episode S2.E1 september 2019
    Max works to find a new normal three months after the accident and the birth of his daughter; Kapoor grapples with the stigma of aging; Iggy has a successful day that inspires a life-changing idea; Reynolds deals with a new intern.
  • 8
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    Replacement
    episode S2.E3 october 2019
    Max takes a chance on a new assistant and goes toe-to-toe with the board on a new plan. Iggy struggles to figure out what is causing a unit-wide illness. Kapoor receives some shocking news.
  • 8
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    The Denominator
    episode S2.E4 october 2019
    When Iggy and Kapoor discover a patient might be suffering from lead poisoning, they are forced to take on the city. Max's unsolicited attempts to help a patient backfire,
  • 8.2
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    Good Soldiers
    episode S2.E7 november 2019
    When Kapoor introduces a patient to Iggy's PTSD group, a creative treatment plan causes turmoil. Sharpe discovers a long-kept secret regarding a patient that leads to trouble for Max and the board.
  • 7.9
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    What the Heart Wants
    episode S2.E8 november 2019
    Sharpe lands in hot water when she goes out on a limb for a patient. Meanwhile, Max's grief comes to a head, and Bloom takes a major step in her recovery.
  • 8.1
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    The Island
    episode S2.E9 november 2019
    When an inmate comes in with an entirely preventable illness, Max, Sharpe, and Iggy head directly to the source, Rikers Island. Meanwhile, Bloom struggles with her recovery, and Reynolds gets news that could change his life.
  • 8.2
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    Hiding Behind My Smile
    episode S2.E11 january 2020
    Max and Luna make friends in an unexpected place as he struggles with the realities of being a single father. Meanwhile, Kapoor takes a big step in order to help his family.
  • 8.3
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    In the Graveyard
    episode S2.E13 february 2020
    The doctors stop at nothing to help their patients, following a shocking realization that prompts a change in the hospital. Meanwhile, Reynolds must make an important decision in his career.
  • 7.6
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    Double Blind
    episode S2.E15 february 2020
    When tasked with turning the Opioid epidemic around, Max shuts down the ED and proposes a massive change. Meanwhile, Sharpe goes great lengths to prove a point.
  • 7.9
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    Perspectives
    episode S2.E16 march 2020
    Max, Bloom and Reynolds frantically recount a patient's past encounter that could throw them into a massive lawsuit. Meanwhile, Iggy confronts a local middle school about its teaching policies, and Kapoor lets his superstitions take over.
  • 8.1
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    Liftoff
    episode S2.E17 march 2020
    Max searches for a solution to crowdfunding after his eye-opening appearance in a viral "Go Fund Me" video. Reynolds takes his last laps at the hospital while Kapoor helps a former pilot deal with his life as a paraplegic.
  • 8
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    A Matter of Seconds
    episode S2.E18 april 2020
    When multiple patients throughout the hospital begin to show similar, alarming symptoms, Sharpe and Bloom scramble to figure out the root of the issue. Iggy tries to create peace for a divorced couple in a dangerous situation and Kapoor experiences a flirtatious encounter. Meanwhile, Max meets a child with a rare muscular disease and desperately tries to get him into the only clinical trial in the country that could extend his life.
  • 8.2
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    Essential Workers
    episode S3.E2 march 2021
    Max is forced to face the heartbreaking consequences of one of his policies. Bloom comes to a startling realization about Iggy.
  • 6.1
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    Why Not Yesterday
    episode S3.E6 april 2021
    Max is on a mission to stop systemic racism in New Amsterdam Sharpe is overwhelmed by family matters. Reynolds has to treat a father and son.
  • 6.9
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    Catch
    episode S3.E8 april 2021
    Max is forced to examine the inequities in child labor for women of color. Bloom must deal with an overcrowded ED. Sharpe helps Dr. Agnes Kao with a gut-wrenching diagnosis. Reynolds finds himself experiencing something new on the job.
  • 6.1
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    Radical
    episode S3.E10 may 2021
    Max reckons with New Amsterdam's past. Bloom and Reynolds treat a patient in an unconventional relationship. Sharpe decides to take a stricter approach to parenting her frustrated teenage niece. Iggy tries to connect with a patient desperate to have gastric bypass surgery.
  • 7.9
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    Death Begins in Radiology
    episode S3.E14 june 2021
    Reynolds receives a dramatic offer. Max scours the hospital after he misplaces his wedding ring. Iggy contemplates a serious life change. Bloom learns some potentially life-changing news about Leyla.
  • 7.8
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    We're in This Together
    episode S4.E2 september 2021
    Max and Sharpe go public with their relationship at the hospital; the team struggles to keep a handle on an overcrowded and understaffed ICU and everyone must pitch in; Iggy's overly critical feedback alienates his residents.
  • 7.8
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    Same as It Ever Was
    episode S4.E3 october 2021
    Max advises a young student at a science fair but encounters legal complications with her brilliant invention. Bloom encourages Dr. Shinwari to be more aggressive in the ED.
  • 7.6
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    Seed Money
    episode S4.E4 october 2021
    Max struggles with a new fiscal reality at the hospital; Dr. Sharpe is on a mission to provide follow-up cancer screenings for patients before it's too late; Bloom grapples with Dr. Shinwari's new overnight schedule.
  • 7.2
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    In a Strange Land
    episode S4.E9 november 2021
    Max takes drastic measures to help several undocumented immigrants.
  • 8
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    ...Unto the Breach
    episode S4.E14 january 2022
    As the team gathers to mourn the loss of someone dear, Max and Helen realise the extent to which New Amsterdam has changed since they left; Bloom struggles with a big decision; Reynolds decides to take his concerns for his patients to a new level.
  • 7.6
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    Two Doors
    episode S4.E15 february 2022
    Max formulates a bold plan to help New Amsterdam before it's too late. Reynolds and Dr. Fuentes argue over the best way to handle a risky surgery. Dr. Wilder asks for Dr. Castries for help with a patient with terminal cancer.
  • 7.9
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    Unfinished Business
    episode S4.E17 april 2022
    The New Amsterdam team continues to deal with the consequences of their big night out; Max and Helen discuss options for their future; Martin finally learns Iggy's secret; Bloom helps Leyla avoid a life-changing situation.
  • 7.7
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    No Ifs, Ands or Buts
    episode S4.E18 may 2022
    Max orchestrates a plan to get Dr. Fuentes terminated from New Amsterdam once and for all; Helen confronts her medical complication; Iggy helps two patients deal with a breakup, which forces him to consider his own marriage.
  • 8
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    Rise
    episode S4.E20 may 2022
    Max discovers the extent to which Dr. Fuentes' cuts are severely damaging New Amsterdam and decides it's now or never. Iggy takes an unconventional approach to reach a young patient in need. Reynolds and Wilder perform a risky, life-saving surgery on unborn twins.
  • 7.1
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    TBD
    episode S5.E1 september 2022
    Bloom, Iggy and Reynolds rally around Max as he deals with the fallout from Helen's decision. Bloom gives extra space to Leyla but she's in for a surprise. Reynolds and Wilder help a terminal patient realise his dream to "star" in a Bollywood show.
  • 7.5
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    Hook, Line, and Sinker
    episode S5.E2 september 2022
    Max tests a bold new cost-saving program that could help both New Amsterdam and its neediest patients. Wilder struggles with a patient's decision to refuse life-saving surgery. Reynolds comes to an important realisation about his father's behaviours.
  • 6.4
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    Maybe Tomorrow
    episode S5.E7 november 2022
    The staff grapple with the aftermath of the recent Supreme Court decision.
  • 7.6
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    The Empty Spaces
    episode S5.E9 november 2022
    Reynolds gets creative to help a prospective mother in need. Max takes a chance with Wilder. Bloom treats a brother and sister in dire straits. Iggy reaches a decision about Martin.
  • 7.7
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    Don't Do This for Me
    episode S5.E10 november 2022
    Reynolds finds himself caught between a chance for love and an opportunity to spend time with his father; Bloom makes an unexpected move forward with her sister; Max helps a struggling ICU intern; Dr. Wilder is forced to make a choice.
  • 7.6
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    Right Place
    episode S5.E12 january 2023
    Max and Wilder face a dilemma over approvals for a revolutionary cancer drug.
  • 8.7
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    How Can I Help?
    episode S5.E13 january 2023
    Everyone's story reaches a surprising yet inevitable conclusion.