Michael Pemberton

Selina's staff frantically work on her first major speech as president. Gary, meanwhile, worries about limited access to Selina, whilst Amy has a meeting with ruthless political operative Bill Ericsson.

With the Families First bill growing toxic, Gary sets up a meeting with Amy and Dan to urge them to lobby against it. Selina tries to keep working while ill in bed with the flu but it soon becomes clear that victory or defeat lies in the hands of just one congressman.

Elizabeth has to deal with a rumour that she had an affair with President Dalton. Mike B. and Jay settle into their roles as campaign staffers.

As 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' walkout. As the team feels Max's absence, Sharpe must finally come clean about Max's condition.

When a Russian dissident flees to the U.S. after contracting smallpox, McCord and retired U.N. Ambassador Kat Sandoval must work with Russian Foreign Minister Konstantin Avdonin to contain the outbreak.

Reynolds struggles to help a young cystic fibrosis patient with curious symptoms while Kapoor finally comes face to face with Ella after their awkward encounter. Meanwhile, Sharpe takes a major step in her personal life.