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Chicago Med: Season 3

20 episodes Premiered Nov 21, 2017 Updated Sep 20, 2026

Chicago Med Season 3 continues the overarching saga across twenty episodes, delivering an emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city's most explosive hospital and the courageous team that works there. The dramatic series explores the high-stakes environment faced by the medical professionals as they navigate complex medical cases and personal dynamics within the hospital setting. The narrative cen

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Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • The series takes place within the day-to-day chaos of one of the city's most explosive hospitals.
  • A courageous team of medical professionals operates within the hospital's high-pressure environment.
  • The overarching narrative follows the continuous professional and personal challenges faced by the staff.
  • The hospital serves as the central setting for the explosive medical cases and dramatic events.

Season overview

Chicago Med Season 3 continues the overarching saga across twenty episodes, delivering an emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city's most explosive hospital and the courageous team that works there. The dramatic series explores the high-stakes environment faced by the medical professionals as they navigate complex medical cases and personal dynamics within the hospital setting. The narrative centers on the relentless challenges encountered by the staff in Chicago's premier medical facility, capturing the intensity and pressure inherent in their critical roles.

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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Speak Your Truth

Nov 21, 2017

The doctors of Chicago Med take their opinions to the extreme as they try to bring justice to the perpetrator in the shooting of Dr. Charles. Dr. Halstead and Dr. Manning work on a

S3·E2 Core

Nothing to Fear

Nov 28, 2017

Dr. Manning goes to extremely measures to help a fearful pregnant woman whose baby is severely underdeveloped. April is angered by Dr. Choi when he uses their personal relationship

S3·E3 Core

Trust Your Gut

Dec 5, 2017

When Goodwin receives financial complaints from the hospital board, she is forced to implement new guidelines that cause headaches for the doctors. Dr. Rhodes and Ava continue to c

S3·E4 Core

Naughty or Nice

Dec 12, 2017

Dr. Charles learns a troubling fact about the man who shot him. Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Bekker come to an agreement during a complicated surgery. Will and Natalie are trapped by legal e

S3·E5 Core

Mountains and Molehills

Jan 2, 2018

When a young woman with HIV symptoms and no insurance refuses to take the test, Goodwin and Dr. Choi attempt to treat her without taking a toll on the hospital's resources. Natalie

S3·E6 Core

Ties That Bind

Jan 9, 2018

Ethan attempts to diagnose a man with no symptoms while Sarah's paranoia goes to the extreme when she uses pepper spray on an aggressive patient. Will treats a young couple willing

S3·E7 Core

Over Troubled Water

Jan 16, 2018

Dr. Charles feels pressure when Dr. Choi and Dr. Manning criticize his medical decision regarding an ill newborn baby. Dr. Rhodes comes to terms with his relationship issues. Goodw

S3·E8 Core

Lemons and Lemonade

Jan 23, 2018

Dr. Choi struggles to help a woman cope with anorexia. After a two-week suspension, Dr. Reese is immediately put to the test upon her return by Dr. Charles. Dr. Rhodes takes a stan

S3·E9 Core

On Shaky Ground

Feb 6, 2018

After discovering that a patient's family might have been abusive, Dr. Choi and April contemplate calling child services. Dr. Manning and Dr. Halstead struggle to see eye to eye in

S3·E10 Core

Down By Law

Feb 27, 2018

After witnessing a drive-by shooting and hitting her head, Dr. Manning struggles with the aftermath of a head injury. Complicating matters, she and Dr. Halstead deal with a teenage

S3·E11 Core

Folie à Deux

Mar 6, 2018

After a neighbor is stabbed, Dr. Choi enlists the help of April to figure out who is the real cause of the incident. Dr. Bekker and Dr. Rhodes expertise is put to the test when Noa

S3·E12 Core

Born This Way

Mar 20, 2018

Upon hearing news of a pregnant teen, Dr. Manning and Dr. Choi venture to a homeless encampment to help deliver a baby under dire circumstances. Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Bekker argue abo

S3·E13 Core

Best Laid Plans

Mar 27, 2018

Dr. Halstead and Dr. Manning are at odds over the care of a vegetative man; Dr. Rhodes goes behind Dr. Bekker's back to get his patient at the top of the transplant list; a woman i

S3·E14 Core

Lock It Down

Apr 3, 2018

After a baby is abducted from Med, Goodwin enlists the help of Dr. Charles and Dr. Reese to find the suspect. Due to the lockdown, Dr. Rhodes must figure out a way to get into the

S3·E15 Core

Devil in Disguise

Apr 10, 2018

Dr. Charles and Dr. Reese search for answers when a mother brings in her daughter claiming she is possessed. Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Bekker are tasked with finding a way to save a pair

S3·E16 Core

An Inconvenient Truth

Apr 17, 2018

After taking the lead on a surgery, Dr. Bekker feels the heat after something goes wrong. Dr. Manning and Dr. Charles are faced with a tough decision concerning the gender of a 9-y

S3·E17 Core

The Parent Trap

Apr 24, 2018

After a 10-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital, Dr. Manning and Dr. Halstead disagree on how to best handle the boy's parents. Dr. Rhodes rushes to fix a heart that will be gi

S3·E18 Core

This Is Now

May 1, 2018

After a shooting occurs during a block party, the staff is overrun with victims; Dr. Choi devises a new mass casualty plan; Dr. Manning struggles to stay focused when she realizes

S3·E19 Mytharc

Crisis of Confidence

May 8, 2018

Dr. Manning rushes to save a young boy with a life-threatening case of the flu; April suspects Dr. Choi's sister stole opioid pain killers; Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Bekker disagree over

S3·E20 Mytharc

The Tipping Point

May 15, 2018

Dr. Rhodes second guesses removing himself from the team working to separate conjoined twins; Dr. Choi and April make a startling discovery about his sister; Dr. Charles uncovers t