An idealistic young doctor (Manish Dayal) begins his first day eager to save lives. Under the supervision of a tough, brilliant senior resident (Matt Czuchry), he'll soon discover his chosen profession is not what he imagined and that ethical lines are often blurred. THE RESIDENT is a provocative new medical drama that rips back the curtain to reveal the truth of what happens behind the scenes at hospitals. THE RESIDENT is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. 3 Arts Entertainment, Up-Island Films and Fuqua Films.