Episode list

Pathologist Virchow tries to uphold his liberal values in a time of upcoming nationalism. Doctor Koch continues his work on battling the rampant tuberculosis. Von Behring tries, in vain at first, to join his lab while Jewish Doctor Ehrlich is welcomed for his work on colorizing cells. Ms. Lenze recovers after an appendicitis but has to work off the fees for her treatment by working as a nurse.

The liberally minded German crown prince, then Emperor Friedrich III. is diagnosed for laryngeal cancer. But both the diagnosis and treatment by the surgeons of the Charité cannot save him and he dies after a mere 99 days of reign. His son, presumptuous and militaristic Wilhelm II. visits the Charité together with his wife. While the Empress embarasses the scientists with her wisdom gleaned from illustrated magazines, the Kaiser proceeds to inspect famous doctor Koch's bacteriology lab. Koch is speechless, so Bergmann saves the day by annoncing that German science will gain "victory" over the French at the upcoming international conference on medicine.

The world's best physicians and scientists meet in Berlin for the congress on medicine. While all the doctors are there, Dr. Paul Ehrlich's wife has serious trouble giving birth. Young von Trautmannsdorf is off to his fraternity for dueling. Dr. Behring is the only surgeon available and saves Mrs. Ehrlich's life - but not her son's.

Professor Koch begins trials for tuberculin, Berhing rushes through his trial for a diphtheria cure, and Nurse Theresa falls ill.

Professor Koch continues to test tuberculin as the results are called into question, Behring gets the opportunity to test out his cure for diphtheria, and Ida grapples with her future.

Professor Koch deals with the downfall of his tuberculosis cure, Behring proceeds with the implementation of his diphtheria cure, and Ida makes her decision.