The Knick, The Busy Flea

Series premiere. Dr John Thackery ascends to the role of chief surgeon at The Knick, but is forced 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 surgrey 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 in 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.

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