Dr. Max Goodwin is a fictional character portrayed by Ryan Eggold in the TV series New Amsterdam.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 34 years old.
They appear in all 89 aired episodes and have accumulated 432780 positive votes.
The character of Dr. Max Goodwin is mainly associated with Dr. Helen Sharpe, Dr. Floyd Reynolds and Dr. Iggy Frome.
Episodes89
Pilot
episode S1.E1 september 2018Dr. Max Goodwin shakes up the status quo on his first day as a medical director of New Amsterdam, while simultaneously dealing with his own personal issues.
Rituals
episode S1.E2 october 2018Max focuses on making the hospital better and on his wife's condition while ignoring his own medical issues. Frome and Kapoor sue a school district over a young boy's psychiatric medication.
Every Last Minute
episode S1.E3 october 2018Reynolds begins to build his department as Dr. Sharpe battles skepticism from a patient's parents. Meanwhile, Max helps Bloom find a solution for a pregnant patient in a tough spot, all the while continuing to avoid the reality of his diagnosis.
Boundaries
episode S1.E4 october 2018When Max volunteers New Amsterdam to take over for a short-staffed hospital nearby, things get chaotic quickly. Iggy has a crisis of conscience after receiving the news that funding for a garden has been granted and an eager resident learns a secret about Dr. Bloom.
Cavitation
episode S1.E5 october 2018A journalist visits New Amsterdam to shadow Max and learn about the hospital. Bloom and Reynolds have a major disagreement after she makes a call against protocol and Kapoor deals with issues from his past.
Anthropocene
episode S1.E6 october 2018The pressure is on as Max takes on his first annual fundraising gala at the hospital and emotions are high as some of the doctor's families join them for the event. Iggy struggles to break difficult news to his daughter and Bloom and Reynolds continue to deal with the fallout of their argument. Meanwhile, Kapoor and Dr. Sharpe work together to find out what is making a father and son duo so sick.
Domino Effect
episode S1.E7 november 2018With a big domino transplant procedure on the line, Max must decide if he can be present in the hospital while also dealing with his illness. Meanwhile, a bond with a patient makes Bloom consider her personal life and Iggy makes progress on a long-standing case.
Three Dots
episode S1.E8 november 2018A patient's treatment plan takes an unexpected turn when Max gets overly invested. Meanwhile, Reynolds celebrates his birthday with some help from the hospital and Kapoor grapples with a case that hits close to home.
As Long as It Takes
episode S1.E9 november 2018Max convinces Dr. Sharpe to take a risk on his course of treatment and Bloom grapples with a difficult conversation. Meanwhile, Dr. Kapoor considers helping his son in a big way after some advice from a friend.
Six or Seven Minutes
episode S1.E10 january 2019As Max fights for his life, New Amsterdam is in full swing with a pertinent heart surgery that is not covered by insurance and a potential nurses walk out. Sharpe must finally come clean about Max's condition.
A Seat at the Table
episode S1.E11 january 2019Reynolds confronts a difficult episode from his past. Max distracts himself from chemotherapy by taking on the case of a frequent-flyer patient. Frome helps a young man suffering from severe delusions. Sharpe worries about Bloom's attempt to detox.
Anima Sola
episode S1.E12 january 2019Tensions are high in the hospital as Bloom is overruled on a diagnosis. Meanwhile, Iggy notices that something may be amiss with one of the hospital's most respected surgeons.
The Blues
episode S1.E13 february 2019Max (Ryan Eggold) continues to work to solve underlying problems within the hospital despite his continuing struggles with treatment. Meanwhile, Reynolds (Jocko Sims) makes the choice to do a costly surgery to determine an elusive diagnosis and Bloom (Janet Montgomery) must face her personal demons head-on.
The Forsaken
episode S1.E14 february 2019Frome uncovers a patient's surprising past. Sharpe struggles treating an addicted mother and baby. Reynolds overcomes some bad news.
Croaklahoma
episode S1.E15 march 2019Max bonds with the patients undergoing chemo with him, but a conversation leads him to struggle with his reality. Meanwhile, Reynolds has difficulty handling a personal matter regarding a patient's family and Iggy struggles with a realization regarding his daughter.
King of Swords
episode S1.E16 march 2019When a history-making blizzard hits New York, Max and his staff must work together to keep the patients safe with few resources, even if it means taking to the streets of the city and braving the storm.
Sanctuary
episode S1.E17 april 2019As 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.
Five Miles West
episode S1.E18 april 2019Reynolds 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.
Happy Place
episode S1.E19 april 2019When an NYPD officer is hit by a car in the line of duty, the hospital is turned upside down to save her. Kapoor and Iggy work with a patient struggling with a previous surgery.
Preventable
episode S1.E20 april 2019Max is forced to reckon with his diagnosis in a new way as things become more difficult for him; Reynolds is forced to address what could have gone wrong in a recent surgery.
This Is Not the End
episode S1.E21 may 2019Max 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.
Luna
episode S1.E22 may 2019Sharpe works on a creative way to help Max. Kapoor gets surprising news. Reynolds takes a big step in his relationship with Evie. One of the doctors makes a life-altering decision.
Your Turn
episode S2.E1 september 2019Max 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.
The Big Picture
episode S2.E2 october 2019Max invokes a hospital-wide census in an 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; Dr Castro extends her treatment plan to more patients in the hospital.
Replacement
episode S2.E3 october 2019Max 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.
The Denominator
episode S2.E4 october 2019When 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,
The Karman Line
episode S2.E5 october 2019When Sharpe has a case that hits close to home, she and Max team up to make things right for the patient. Iggy and Bloom are forced to make a tough call on a unique situation.
Righteous Right Hand
episode S2.E6 october 2019When a group of women on a retreat end up in the ED, Max gets some troubling information that could put a patient in jeopardy. Sharpe and Kapoor work together to mend fences between two feuding sisters.
Good Soldiers
episode S2.E7 november 2019When 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.
What the Heart Wants
episode S2.E8 november 2019Sharpe 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.
The Island
episode S2.E9 november 2019When 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.
Code Silver
episode S2.E10 january 2020With the hospital on lock-down after the patients from Rikers escape from their beds, Helen and Max find themselves in a situation that could cost them their lives. Meanwhile, Bloom must put aside her pain to help a patient in need, and Iggy is forced to come to terms with the issues in his marriage.
Hiding Behind My Smile
episode S2.E11 january 2020Max 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.
14 Years, 2 Months, 8 Days
episode S2.E12 january 2020Sharpe has an important realization that will affect her career. Meanwhile, Max and Reynolds take on uncharted waters when a young patient comes to New Amsterdam with symptoms of a heart attack.
In the Graveyard
episode S2.E13 february 2020The 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.
Sabbath
episode S2.E14 february 2020Max races against the clock to rearrange the budget when faced with employees going unpaid, while Kapoor is presented with a device that's the future of medicine. Meanwhile, Iggy goes against the norms to prove a diagnosis and Bloom gets an unexpected visitor.
Double Blind
episode S2.E15 february 2020When 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.
Perspectives
episode S2.E16 march 2020Max, 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.
Liftoff
episode S2.E17 march 2020Max 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.
A Matter of Seconds
episode S2.E18 april 2020When 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.
The New Normal
episode S3.E1 march 2021New Amsterdam is still reeling from the pandemic as a plane crash lands in the East River. When investigators come to interrogate the flight crew, Iggy fights against the clock to help the pilot uncover the truth. Max tracks down scarce medication after one of his own contracts COVID.
Essential Workers
episode S3.E2 march 2021Max is forced to face the heartbreaking consequences of one of his policies. Bloom comes to a startling realization about Iggy.
Safe Enough
episode S3.E3 march 2021Max resists an idea that could bring New Amsterdam more revenue. Iggy pushes back on the new telemedicine system. Sharpe uncovers a startling trend while treating a beloved former patient.
This Is All I Need
episode S3.E4 march 2021Max travels to Connecticut to bring Luna home to New York city.
Blood, Sweat & Tears
episode S3.E5 march 2021When Sharpe notices the hospital's blood supply is running dangerously low, Max concocts a plan to get New Amsterdam out of trouble. Reynolds realizes he has a thing or two to learn from Bloom while making peace with his new position.
Why Not Yesterday
episode S3.E6 april 2021Max 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.
The Legend of Howie Cournemeyer
episode S3.E7 april 2021It's National HIV Testing Day and Max has offered free care to all HIV+ patients who come to New Amsterdam. Bloom and Reynolds butt heads over their opposing bedside manners. Iggy eagerly awaits the return of a friend. Sharpe discovers that she may need more hands on with her niece.
Catch
episode S3.E8 april 2021Max 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.
Disconnected
episode S3.E9 april 2021Max is on a mission to deliver free broadband access. Reynolds treats a girl with a gunshot wound. Sharpe gives difficult news to a patient. Iggy is immensely proud of his patient's success but worries that he may be getting too close.
Radical
episode S3.E10 may 2021Max 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.
Pressure Drop
episode S3.E11 may 2021Max implements sweeping changes to hospital sustainability practices. Bloom returns from vacation. Reynolds treats a young patient with deadly heat stroke. Iggy discovers a dangerous situation with a former patient.
Things Fall Apart
episode S3.E12 may 2021A burst pipe plunges the ED into chaos. Iggy counsels two stressed out parents about their child. Gwen and Calvin have some devastating news for Max.
Fight Time
episode S3.E13 june 2021Sharpe offers help to a reluctant Mina. Max is faced with a tough decision about Luna. Bloom and Casey treat a patient who has been hiding a lifelong secret. Iggy finds himself in a very dangerous predicament. Reynolds treats a young heart transplant patient with astonishing symptoms.
Death Begins in Radiology
episode S3.E14 june 2021Reynolds 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.
More Joy
episode S4.E1 september 2021Max and Sharpe wake up to a new, more personal dynamic. Iggy calls upon an old contact to help with an explosive situation at the hospital. Bloom begins a tricky dynamic with her new Emergency Department residents and Reynolds finds himself in an awkward position with Dr. Baptiste and his wife, Dr. Lyn Malvo.
We're in This Together
episode S4.E2 september 2021Max 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.
Same as It Ever Was
episode S4.E3 october 2021Max 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.
Seed Money
episode S4.E4 october 2021Max 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.
This Be the Verse
episode S4.E5 october 2021Dr. Fuentes continues her quest to remake the hospital in her vision; Max goes the extra mile to help a patient in need; Dr. Sharpe and Iggy find themselves at odds over a serious issue.
Laughter and Hope and a Sock in the Eye
episode S4.E6 october 2021Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Malvo have a heart-to-heart with Dr. Baptiste. Max learns a little more about Sharpe when someone from her past resurfaces. Iggy plays referee between two young patients and their families.
Harmony
episode S4.E7 november 2021Max is shocked when a deadly ambulance crash reveals a dangerous plan. Fuentes pressures Iggy to see patients. Sharpe realizes cost cutting has adversely affected the hospital. Reynolds, Baptiste and Malvo try to reach an accord.
Paid in Full
episode S4.E8 november 2021Max is faced with a wrenching decision when New Amsterdam falls prey to a massive ransomware attack.
In a Strange Land
episode S4.E9 november 2021Max takes drastic measures to help several undocumented immigrants.
Death Is the Rule. Life Is the Exception
episode S4.E10 november 2021As Max and Dr. Sharpe prepare to depart for London, a deadly super bug hits the hospital.
Talkin' Bout a Revolution
episode S4.E11 january 2022Max and Sharpe settle happily into their new life in London; Dr. Fuentes takes over as medical director with disastrous effects; Bloom helps a patient who thinks he's cursed; Iggy develops a plan to get his psych patients gainfully employed.
The Crossover
episode S4.E12 january 2022Helen takes the reins at NHS Hampstead Hospital; Max gets creative to help a patient; Reynolds makes a decision about Malvo; Iggy and Bloom help their patients understand the underlying cause of their stress; Wilder employs unconventional techniques.
Family
episode S4.E13 january 2022Max and Helen adjust to sharing their lives and their problems, including the challenge of Helen's mother; Bloom and Reynolds treat a family after their horrific car accident lands them in the ED; Iggy and Trevor reach a new understanding.
...Unto the Breach
episode S4.E14 january 2022As 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.
Two Doors
episode S4.E15 february 2022Max 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.
All Night Long
episode S4.E16 april 2022The New Amsterdam team goes out for a night of karaoke and drinking but must face the consequences at work the next day; Iggy helps a mysterious patient confront a past trauma; Reynolds and Dr. Malvo discuss their future; Leyla gives Bloom bad news.
Unfinished Business
episode S4.E17 april 2022The 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.
No Ifs, Ands or Buts
episode S4.E18 may 2022Max 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.
Truth Be Told
episode S4.E19 may 2022Max discovers a fatal flaw in Dr. Fuentes' scheme to purchase the UMI medical clinic, which could be her ultimate undoing, Dr. Bloom treats two high school students and Helen learns more about her Mum.
Rise
episode S4.E20 may 2022Max 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.
Castles Made of Sand
episode S4.E21 may 2022When an elder care facility shuts down, New Amsterdam is forced to intake many new patients. Max struggles with his decision to head back to London. Reynolds takes his personal frustrations out on his department with near disastrous results. Iggy's work causes him to reflect on his marriage and personal life.
I'll Be Your Shelter
episode S4.E22 may 2022As a monster hurricane approaches New York, Bloom and the team scramble to put preparations in place. Max and Helen make plans for an intimate New York wedding as she returns from London. Iggy and Martin reach a crossroads. Reynolds finally makes contact with his father.
TBD
episode S5.E1 september 2022Bloom, 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.-
Hook, Line, and Sinker
episode S5.E2 september 2022Max 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. -
Big Day
episode S5.E3 october 2022An explosion at a wedding ceremony sends a stream of injured partygoers into New Amsterdam; Max and Wilder scramble to find a rare blood type to save the groom; in helping a girl out of a catatonic state, Iggy learns the truth about the wedding. -
Heal Thyself
episode S5.E4 october 2022Max mandates a personal health day for the staff and meets with surprising resistance. 
Grabby Hands
episode S5.E5 october 2022Max endeavours to save a nurse who has become the subject of a criminal prosecution, Reynolds goes the extra mile to help a group of patients who are being poisoned in their building, and Bloom makes a startling admission to her sister.
Give Me a Sign
episode S5.E6 october 2022Max goes on a mission to make New York safer; Iggy helps a family come to terms with their deaf child's inability to communicate.-
Maybe Tomorrow
episode S5.E7 november 2022The staff grapple with the aftermath of the recent Supreme Court decision. 
All the World's a Stage...
episode S5.E8 november 2022Max discovers a revenue-generating department at the hospital that has serious legal implications; Iggy discovers a janitor with otherworldly talents; Reynolds treats a truly inspirational patient and makes plans for his father-
The Empty Spaces
episode S5.E9 november 2022Reynolds 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. -
Don't Do This for Me
episode S5.E10 november 2022Reynolds 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. 
Falling
episode S5.E11 january 2023When Helen unexpectedly returns to New York, Max escapes to the wilderness on a corporate retreat with Bloom, Wilder and Iggy. The fun soon turns into a life-threatening catastrophe. Reynolds agrees to perform a risky surgery
Right Place
episode S5.E12 january 2023Max and Wilder face a dilemma over approvals for a revolutionary cancer drug.
How Can I Help?
episode S5.E13 january 2023Everyone's story reaches a surprising yet inevitable conclusion.
- Pilot
- Rituals
- Every Last Minute
- Boundaries
- Cavitation
- Anthropocene
- Domino Effect
- Three Dots
- As Long as It Takes
- Six or Seven Minutes
- A Seat at the Table
- Anima Sola
- The Blues
- The Forsaken
- Croaklahoma
- King of Swords
- Sanctuary
- Five Miles West
- Happy Place
- Preventable
- This Is Not the End
- Luna
- Your Turn
- The Big Picture
- Replacement
- The Denominator
- The Karman Line
- Righteous Right Hand
- Good Soldiers
- What the Heart Wants
- The Island
- Code Silver
- Hiding Behind My Smile
- 14 Years, 2 Months, 8 Days
- In the Graveyard
- Sabbath
- Double Blind
- Perspectives
- Liftoff
- A Matter of Seconds
- The New Normal
- Essential Workers
- Safe Enough
- This Is All I Need
- Blood, Sweat & Tears
- Why Not Yesterday
- The Legend of Howie Cournemeyer
- Catch
- Disconnected
- Radical
- Pressure Drop
- Things Fall Apart
- Fight Time
- Death Begins in Radiology
- More Joy
- We're in This Together
- Same as It Ever Was
- Seed Money
- This Be the Verse
- Laughter and Hope and a Sock in the Eye
- Harmony
- Paid in Full
- In a Strange Land
- Death Is the Rule. Life Is the Exception
- Talkin' Bout a Revolution
- The Crossover
- Family
- ...Unto the Breach
- Two Doors
- All Night Long
- Unfinished Business
- No Ifs, Ands or Buts
- Truth Be Told
- Rise
- Castles Made of Sand
- I'll Be Your Shelter
- TBD
- Hook, Line, and Sinker
- Big Day
- Heal Thyself
- Grabby Hands
- Give Me a Sign
- Maybe Tomorrow
- All the World's a Stage...
- The Empty Spaces
- Don't Do This for Me
- Falling
- Right Place
- How Can I Help?
Best moments10
- Everyone's story reaches a surprising yet inevitable conclusion.
- Max takes drastic measures to help several undocumented immigrants.
- Dr. Max Goodwin shakes up the status quo on his first day as a medical director of New Amsterdam, while simultaneously dealing with his own personal issues.
- Max convinces Dr. Sharpe to take a risk on his course of treatment and Bloom grapples with a difficult conversation. Meanwhile, Dr. Kapoor considers helping his son in a big way after some advice from a friend.
- 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.
- New Amsterdam is still reeling from the pandemic as a plane crash lands in the East River. When investigators come to interrogate the flight crew, Iggy fights against the clock to help the pilot uncover the truth. Max tracks down scarce medication after one of his own contracts COVID.
- 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.
- Reynolds begins to build his department as Dr. Sharpe battles skepticism from a patient's parents. Meanwhile, Max helps Bloom find a solution for a pregnant patient in a tough spot, all the while continuing to avoid the reality of his diagnosis.
- Max races against the clock to rearrange the budget when faced with employees going unpaid, while Kapoor is presented with a device that's the future of medicine. Meanwhile, Iggy goes against the norms to prove a diagnosis and Bloom gets an unexpected visitor.
- 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,
- How Can I Help?
- In a Strange Land
- Pilot
- As Long as It Takes
- Your Turn
- The New Normal
- Five Miles West
- Every Last Minute
- Sabbath
- The Denominator