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20 episodes

Chicago Med - Season 5

First aired Sep 25, 2019Season 5

Trauma strikes both inside and outside the hospital walls. As lives hang in the balance, the staff must rely on each other more than ever, all while facing the emotional toll of the job.

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Community reviews for Chicago Med, shown here with its season details.

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**Chicago Med** is a high-stakes, compelling medical drama that hits all the right notes for fans of fast-paced hospital storytelling. - ​**Compelling Drama & Realism:** Set in the city's most explosive hospital, the series balances high-intensity ER procedures with the personal lives and moral dilemmas of its dedicated doctors and nurses. - ​**Standout Cast:** Strong performances—especially from S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt, and Nick Gehlfuss—bring emotional depth and nuance to complex medical ethics cases. - ​**Pacing & Interconnected Universe:** Fast-paced storylines keep each episode engaging, and its crossover connection to *Chicago Fire* and *Chicago P.D.* gives the show a uniquely rich, sprawling world. ​It's a top-tier choice if you love procedural dramas driven by strong characters and sharp emotional stakes.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Never Going Back to Normal

8.8
Sep 25, 201942 min4 votes

Will and Natalie battle for their lives after a car accident. An investigation is launched following the suspicious death of Cornelius Rhodes. Maggie receives life-changing news. Dr. Charles cuts his honeymoon short to tend to a patient.

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Episode 2

We're Lost in the Dark

8.3
Oct 2, 201942 min3 votes

A power outage at Med puts multiple patients at risk and tests the skills of the staff and their enthusiastic med students; Natalie returns following her traumatic brain injury; Ethan and April wonder if a family is in their future.

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Episode 3

In the Valley of the Shadows

8.2
Oct 9, 201943 min5 votes

Dr. Choi and Dr. Charles have difficult decisions to make as a dying man tries to preserve his life with a controversial scientific method. Dr. Marcel and April clash over how to handle a mysterious patient. Will questions Natalie’s capabilities.

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Episode 4

Infection, Part II (II)

6.7
Oct 16, 201942 min10 votes

Dr. Manning's actions with a recent patient lead to serious repercussions. April and Noah disagree over a patient who is injured after a beating. Dr. Charles is visited by a childhood friend with a surprising revelation. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S08E04 Infection (I). It continues on Chicago PD S07E04 Infection, Part III (III).

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Episode 5

Got a Friend in Me

7.7
Oct 23, 201942 min3 votes

Dr. Choi and Dr. Marcel don't see eye-to-eye over the treatment of a patient's chronic pain and rumors start to circulate about Maggie. Dr. Manning works to help a young boy, but her treatment suggestions are challenged by the parents who believe in only using holistic remedies.

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Episode 6

It's All in the Family

4.2
Oct 30, 201942 min4 votes

Dr. Manning's actions with a recent patient lead to serious repercussions. April and Noah disagree over a patient who is injured after a beating. Dr. Charles is visited by a childhood friend with a surprising revelation.

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Episode 7

Who Knows What Tomorrow Brings

8.3
Nov 6, 201942 min3 votes

Dr. Charles and Dr. Halstead sink their teeth into a bloodthirsty case. Dr. Marcel and Maggie throw a traditional crawfish boil for the staff. A new relationship blossoms while another is left on rocky ground.

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Episode 8

Too Close to the Sun

7.7
Nov 13, 201942 min3 votes

Maggie gets unsettling news about a new friend and breaks protocol to support him. One of the doctors from the Med family is rushed into emergency surgery after a violent assault. A social media influencer lets his users vote on medical advice, forcing Dr. Charles to make a decision.

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Episode 9

I Can't Imagine the Future

7.8
Nov 20, 201942 min4 votes

April receives unfortunate news that makes her question her future with Ethan. Dr. Charles and Maggie see tough times on the horizon. Natalie’s memory from the accident starts to return.

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Episode 10

Guess It Doesn't Matter Anymore

7.3
Jan 8, 202042 min3 votes

Dr. Halstead's world is thrown into turmoil when a former patient resurfaces. April has a secret she considers confessing to Ethan. Dr. Charles tries to maintain his focus during a difficult time.

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Episode 11

The Ground Shifts Beneath Us

7.3
Jan 15, 202042 min3 votes

After a major accident at O'Hare, the E.D. is concerned one of their own is in mortal danger. Will's proposal for a safe injection site goes to the board for consideration. Natalie and Goodwin become concerned for Gwen.

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Episode 12

Leave the Choice to Solomon

7.5
Jan 22, 202042 min2 votes

The team deals with the aftermath of a school bus crash. Dr. Charles worries Dr. Halstead is putting his medical license in jeopardy. Maggie helps a friend in need.

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Episode 13

Pain Is for the Living

8.0
Feb 5, 202042 min2 votes

Two brothers in critical condition are rushed into the hospital by their parents, leaving Dr. Choi, April and Dr. Charles to tend to their care and left to piece together what actually transpired. Dr. Manning becomes suspicious of a new mother entering the E.D. Dr. Halstead’s tireless activities at the safe injection site start to take a toll on his work.

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Episode 14

It May Not Be Forever

7.5
Feb 12, 202042 min2 votes

Dr. Manning and Dr. Marcel disagree over an abusive husband. Dr. Halstead struggles with ethics and his decision to work at the safe injection site. Dr. Charles and Elsa reveal a misdiagnosis that may change a family’s life.

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Episode 15

I Will Do No Harm

8.0
Feb 26, 202041 min2 votes

Dr. Charles and Dr. Manning treat a patient who is fully invested in pretending to be someone other than himself. Noah begins to doubt his abilities as a doctor. Dr. Marcel and Dr. Choi are faced with a tough ethical decision. Dr. Halstead puts his faith in an addict.

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Episode 16

Who Should Be the Judge

8.0
Mar 4, 202042 min2 votes

A convicted murderer’s escape hits close to home when several members of the team find themselves in danger. Dr. Charles and Dr. Halstead continue to clash over patient treatment plans. Dr. Choi and April discover the truth about a patient’s scam. Maggie finally receives some good news.

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Episode 17

The Ghosts of the Past

9.0
Mar 18, 202042 min2 votes

Dr. Manning and Dr. Charles assist in a complicated case helping a 4-year old who they quickly learn is no stranger to the ED. Dr. Marcel and Dr. Choi tend to a police officer with a mysterious gunshot wound to the abdomen. Relationships are put to the test as secrets are revealed.

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Episode 18

In the Name of Love

8.0
Mar 25, 202042 min2 votes

Dr. Charles and Goodwin fear Dr. Halstead is repeating his past mistakes when a patient with early-onset Alzheimer’s is brought into the E.D. Maggie and Ben become concerned when one of Ben’s students is admitted. Dr. Manning and Dr. Marcel treat a terminally ill patient and disagree over the best course of action.

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Episode 19

Just a River in Egypt

8.5
Apr 8, 202042 min2 votes

Dr. Charles evaluates a 15-year old who is brought into the E.D. after an apparent fall off an overpass. Will sides with Dr. Asher on a risky treatment plan. Tensions run high between Dr. Choi and Dr. Marcel.

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Episode 20

A Needle in the Heart

7.5
Apr 15, 202042 min2 votes

Dr. Crockett is visited by two New Orleans detectives who have questions about his past. Dr. Choi puts his life in danger to save a child. Dr. Charles gives fatherly advice to his young daughter.