Lauren: You know, you and I are working together like this. It's not going to work.
Helen: You're right.

It's OK, baby because in my head and my heart I see you perfectly.

Marilyn

Do you trust me or not?

Lauren

If the system can't handle the little things, then it certainly won't notice the big ones.

Max

The system can't handle the small things why the hell would you think they could handle the big ones?

Floyd

Henry: I dropped the bottle, Iggy. One stupid bottle.
Iggy: I, uh. I was worried.

What's the story you want to tell in the end, that you were a doctor, a titan, or that you didn't know when to put down the scalpel?

Max

Running a hospital while undergoing chemo? You have no right to judge me.

Henry

This hospital requires a health eval every two years. I passed my last medical exam with flying colors a year ago.

Henry

Lauren: We were friends.
Helen: We still are.
Lauren: How?
Helen: You asked for help. Let me help you.

Oh my God, what is the medical term for barf my face off?

Max

Helen: We paid enough for those chairs. Our Medical director can sit in them.
Max: I don't want everyone to see me so weak, you know? That's why I can't let Georgia come. That's why I can't sit in that chair. Everyone is going to see me.
Helen: The answer is yes, Max. I'll be your deputy.
Max: Really?
Helen: Go, be weak. Sit.

New Amsterdam Season 1 Quotes

My sister Luna and I were born here in New Amsterdam, and eight years later, Luna died here. Hospital-acquired infection. Entirely preventable.

Max

Max: Unlike the previous medical director, I actually expect you to practice medicine at this hospital because I don't know, that's your job.
Helen: You're funny.
Max: You said that.
Helen: I'll tell you what, I'll continue giving speeches all over the world because you can't afford the type of publicity I give this hospital. And I'll continue my on-air appearances with Ellen, Oprah, and anyone else powerful enough to go by one name because someone has to remind New York that even though New Amsterdam is an underfunded public hospital, we can still go toe-to-toe with the privates from basic care to state of the art procedures. I will be back next week with lunch at the Tavern. My treat.