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Chicago Med: Season 1

18 episodes Premiered Nov 17, 2015 Updated Jul 19, 2026

Chicago Med is a television drama series that premiered in 2015. The show is set within the high-stakes environment of a prominent Chicago hospital, focusing on the daily operations of its emergency department. The narrative follows a team of doctors and nurses as they navigate the intense, chaotic atmosphere of the facility. Throughout the series, these medical professionals manage complex emotions and ethical dilem

Season overview

Chicago Med is a television drama series that premiered in 2015. The show is set within the high-stakes environment of a prominent Chicago hospital, focusing on the daily operations of its emergency department. The narrative follows a team of doctors and nurses as they navigate the intense, chaotic atmosphere of the facility. Throughout the series, these medical professionals manage complex emotions and ethical dilemmas while working to address a variety of unique medical cases. Many of these cases are inspired by topical events, requiring the staff to maintain composure during the pulse-pounding pandemonium of the emergency room. As the medical team works to hold the hospital together, they also forge personal and professional relationships amidst the constant pressure of their work. The series is characterized as an emotional thrill ride that explores the courage of the staff as they face the challenges inherent in their high-pressure environment. The show continues to document the experiences of this team as they confront the day-to-day chaos of the city's most explosive hospital.

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Derailed

Nov 17, 2015 · 44 min

The grand opening of Chicago Med's emergency department is interrupted by victims of an elevated train crash, pushing the staff to their limits.

S1·E2 Core

iNO

Nov 24, 2015 · 42 min

Dr. Choi treats a teen mother who abandoned her newborn baby in an alley, as the staffers must make difficult decisions about the teen's future. Also, a hypochondriac with chest pa

S1·E3 Core

Fallback

Dec 1, 2015 · 42 min

Dr. Rhodes must confront his past when he treats a close family friend who's been impaled by glass in a case that reunites him with his sister. Meanwhile, a musician must decide to

S1·E4 Core

Mistaken

Dec 8, 2015 · 42 min

The doctors treat victims of a movie-theater shooting as Sharon Goodwin tries to keep the press at bay. A teen with an eating disorder is treated, but Dr. Charles' methods rub othe

S1·E5 Core

Malignant (II)

Jan 5, 2016 · 43 min

A member of Firehouse 51 clings to life and takes a sudden turn for the worse as medical staffers race to give treatment. Meanwhile, Dr. Natalie Manning prepares for her pregnancy

S1·E6 Core

Bound

Jan 19, 2016 · 44 min

Dark family secrets emerge when Dr. Rhodes' father is honored for making a large donation to the hospital. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security arrives when two injured a

S1·E7 Core

Saints

Jan 26, 2016 · 44 min

Sharon Goodwin puts her job on the line for a patient in need of a lifesaving bone-marrow transplant. Meanwhile, April cares for a homeless man, Dr. Manning's parents arrive, and a

S1·E8 Core

Reunion

Feb 2, 2016 · 44 min

Dr. Manning returns from maternity leave and treats a teen with a history of medical issues. Meanwhile, Dr. Choi cares for a former Navy shipmate; a Saudi prince arrives for a surg

S1·E9 Core

Choices

Feb 9, 2016 · 43 min

Dr. Halstead jeopardizes his career when he goes against a family's order regarding a terminally ill cancer patient. Meanwhile, April and Dr. Reese treat a homeless man, and Choi's

S1·E10 Core

Clarity

Feb 16, 2016 · 44 min

A 9/11 hero is treated, but an unforeseen medical problem arises. Meanwhile, Sarah contemplates which hospital to select for her residency; Dr. Choi cares for an injured teen hocke

S1·E11 Core

Intervention

Feb 23, 2016 · 43 min

Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Choi clash over the final decision made by a dying patient. Meanwhile, a pending lawsuit against Dr. Halstead moves forward, and doctors race to save a patient w

S1·E12 Core

Guilty

Mar 29, 2016 · 44 min

Nurse Lockwood gets arrested when she takes a stand. Meanwhile, Dr. Halstead deals with a pending lawsuit against him; a baby's injuries come into question; Dr. Charles faces perso

S1·E13 Core

Us

Apr 5, 2016 · 44 min

A husband makes a request following his wife's death; Dr. Charles tries to reason with a patient who wants to remove his own arm from his body; a child arrives at the hospital afte

S1·E14 Core

Hearts

Apr 19, 2016 · 43 min

An erratic patient arrives, claiming that his heart is pounding inside his head as he takes drastic measures to stop it. Also, Dr. Manning helps a boy with a broken wrist, but she

S1·E15 Core

Inheritance

Apr 26, 2016 · 43 min

A teen patient with abdominal pain firmly refuses any drugs. Meanwhile, Dr. Halstead reconnects with his past when treating a patient; a pregnant woman does everything in her power

S1·E16 Core

Disorder

May 3, 2016 · 43 min

Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Downey clash over how to treat a patient with various health and heart issues. Meanwhile, excessive hoarding at a home comes into play when trying to help a man

S1·E17 Mytharc

Withdrawal

May 10, 2016 · 44 min

April and Dr. Halstead clash over how to treat an alcoholic homeless man with a broken leg. Also, Dr. Manning continues to grieve over her husband's death; two elderly women with t

S1·E18 Mytharc

Timing

May 17, 2016 · 45 min

Dr. Rhodes treats his mentor and Goodman faces personal issues in the Season 1 finale. Also: April deals with a disorderly patient; Dr. Manning's past catches up with her; and Sara