A documentary crew visits Med to film Marcel and Abrams' groundbreaking surgery. Archer refuses to ask for help for his kidney issues despite the staff's unrelenting kindness.

Ripley struggles to keep Sully's diagnosis a secret when the latter's pregnant girlfriend comes to Med for help. Johnson works to earn a spot in Med's trauma fellowship. Charles and a medical student treat a bipolar artist.

Gaffney gets a surprise visit from a National Accreditation Board of Hospitals representative. Asher and Naomi search for the cause of a young girl's infection. Lenox and Frost work together to save the victim of an accidental shooting.