The Best with the Best to Get the Best

what happens

Thackery enlists Edwards to help him test a new hypothesis. After rejecting Robertson’s advances at The Knick, Lucy learns that confession isn’t always good for the soul. Young journalist Genevieve Everidge works on a story about one of Thackery’s rivals. Cornelia is dismayed by the limits of her husband’s sympathies. Barrow faces a new adversary at Tammany Hall. Gallinger is intrigued by a discussion of eugenics at a class reunion. Edwards deals with a surprise visitor.

who made it

directed

Steven Soderbergh

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• NNorman Aaronson as Pretzel Buyer (uncredited)