The Knick
The Knick is the “smart pick” in the Greatest Medical TV Shows of All Time—and people will absolutely argue about that. It’s darker, more stylized, and way less accessible than most of this list.
The Knick vs ER is fascinating. Both chase realism, but The Knick does it in a way that feels raw and uncomfortable. Against House, it swaps personality-driven drama for atmosphere and intensity.
Not everyone’s seen it. The ones who have? They’ll defend it hard. That’s what makes it dangerous in matchups.
So do you reward popularity… or the show that swung bigger and took more risks?
The Knick's Rankings
Medical TV Shows
Rank: #13 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 16.5%
Streak: ❄️ 10-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- The Knick vs Nip/Tuck - Wins 42.9% of battles
- The Knick vs The Good Doctor - Wins 28.6% of battles
- The Knick vs The Pitt - Wins 25.0% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- The Knick vs St. Elsewhere - Loses 100.0% of battles
- The Knick vs House - Loses 100.0% of battles
- The Knick vs M*A*S*H - Loses 100.0% of battles