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Compassion / Barmherzigkeit
Season 1
Episode 1
Ida Lenze drags herself to the Berlin Charite with acute appendicitis, where young staff doctor Emil Behring saves her life – yet he still can’t catch the eye of Robert Koch. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Friedrich may have cancer of the larynx.
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48:50
Ella is invited to present her findings in West Berlin, but Dr. Nowack must vouch for her.
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49:48
Dr. Nowack is appointed senior physician for internal medicine; Ella knows what it cost.
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49:05
A man is shot trying to cross the border. Dr. Nowack and Ella disagree on a diagnosis.
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49:33
Construction begins on the Berlin Wall, further dividing the residents of East and West.
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49:35
A newborn with jaundice is in poor condition. Ella accesses Dr. Prokop’s blood bank.
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48:11
Dr. Ella Wendt is transferred to the Charite as doctors and nursing staff leave the GDR.
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51:14
The end of the war looms. The Russians are coming, and supplies are running out.
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50:36
An attempt on Hitler's life puts Dr. Sauerbruch and his son in the hands of the law.
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50:53
Nurse Christel notices the small gestures of affection between Martin and Otto.
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50:53
The reality of having an unhealthy baby leads the young doctors down a dangerous path.
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50:10
During delivery, Anni almost bleeds to death and her newborn’s life is at risk.
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50:13
A soldier is brought in for surgery, though some believe he shot himself.