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Chicago Med Review – A Good Day in the ED (6×06)
It’s always a welcome surprise when there’s good news in the ED.
And there was no shortage on Chicago Med Season 6 Episode 6, which tackled many of the issues introduced the week prior including Anna’s unexpected pregnancy, Choi’s decision to fire Noah, and Auggie’s need for a liver transplant.
While things seemed bleak at first, by the end of the hour, everyone’s luck was looking up.
Dr. Charles accidentally stumbled upon family planning pamphlets that fell out of Anna’s coat, which was probably for the best because Anna really needed her dad more than she realized. That was especially true when she began bleeding and learned that she had a chemical pregnancy.
This was obviously a relief for someone Anna’s age, but it’s likely going to lead to a pretty nasty fight between Dr. Charles and his ex-wife, whose need to be in control seems to be alienating her family, particularly her daughter.
Anna didn’t even want Charles to tell her mom the truth because she was afraid of her reaction. And just imagine what that reaction will be when she thinks that Charles has been deliberately keeping something this big from her.
I love that Dr. Charles didn’t freak out on Anna even though every bone in his body was probably telling him to. Anna was already scared as it is, so it was reassuring that her dad kept a cool head and approached the situation as though she were an adult. She realized she made a careless mistake — she didn’t need to be punished for it even more.
I’m also happy that Charles didn’t seem to blame Nat at all. Would he have liked a heads up? Yes. But he also understands the situation Natalie was placed in and that HIPA required full confidentiality on her part.
Rules as rules. Some rules, however, don’t have the patient’s best interest at heart.
With his liver failing, Auggie was running out of time.
While Maggie may not be his legal mother, she is his caretaker and should have been able to sign off on a liver transplant, especially since he doesn’t have any other family around to fight for him.
It’s crazy to think that a child that has someone in his corner still might not get the necessary help because of legalities. Why is the system set up to fail those who rely on it?
The liver may have been compromised, but it assured that he had a fighting chance to deal with any problems down the line.
I can’t understand how DCFS would stand behind a rule that basically gave the A-OK to leave a dying child without any options.
Auggie is lucky to have such a firecracker like Maggie by his side. She never gave up and wasn’t willing to take no for an answer. It was sweet to see him call her “mom” and prompted her decision to legally adopt him. After all, they’re already acting like his parents!
Sharon Goodwin signed off on the surgery, which was risky, but what would it say about her if she stood by and let an innocent boy die because of some blanket rule? In this case, the rule was meant to be bent. And she’s right — DCFS doesn’t want that kind of bad PR. The public would not be kind if they found out that they stood by idly and let a child die.
Still, I don’t think she’s in the clear just yet. She’ll eventually have to answer for signing off on the life-saving surgery and overriding the rules. But for now, let’s just rejoice in the fact that Auggie is thriving!
Dr. Halstead has always been a great ED doctor, but following the rules, well, that’s not his strong suit.

CHICAGO MED — “Don’t Want To Face This Now” Episode 606 — Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Dr. Will Halstead — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)
When Choi went back on his word and told him he wouldn’t give him time for his presentation, Dr. Halstead blatantly disregarded his orders. He’s never been happy to have lost out on the promotion to Choi, but in this case, he also understood that he made a commitment to the trial.
I can’t say that I disagree with Halstead’s decision either. He’s passionate about saving lives and that includes getting the word out about the trial and its potential effectiveness. And as he mentioned, the trial is sanctioned by the hospital, so it indirectly benefits Choi.
Dr. Choi also wasn’t being fair to Halstead; he knew how important the presentation was to him and refused to be flexible. There was obviously a way to staff the ED and give Halstead the hour since he managed to sneak out anyway and all of his patients were covered.
I’m into Halstead considering a transition from the ED to a full-time gig with clinical trials. Maybe it really is time for a change. However, I can’t shake the feeling that Sabina is trying to rope him into something. Could it be because Halstead is always being roped into weird situations?
Also, are they ever going to go on a date? It’s so obvious that they’re into each other, let’s get this romance moving!
Choi’s been having a tough time wrangling his staff, which is only making his job harder.
The fact that he hasn’t slept and has just been running on coffee is concerning and a sign of how rigorous the job of Chief of the ED truly is.
I figured that because of the “no sleep” situation, Choi would end up fumbling and putting a patient at risk, which would question his ability to handle the job responsibilities but that wasn’t the case.
Even with an empty tank, Choi remained committed to his patients and helped the Bowmans figure out a health issue plaguing Mr. Bowman for over a year.
Bowman was continuously misdiagnosed by other doctors, which explained the aggression, irritability, and disregard for the profession, but once Choi put his mind to it, he figured it out. Isn’t it great that Mr. Bowman no longer has to suffer?
Also, how awesome is Dr. Abrams and his blunt responses?
This was also the first time in a while that April not only acknowledged Choi’s hard work but also understood how difficult his new role must be since he can’t please everyone. She saw firsthand the toll it was taking on him and likely realized she’s only been making things harder on him.
It’s unclear if the series wants to get these two back together, but their storylines continue to revolve around each other months after their split. What gives?
Manning and Crockett treated a patient who became dizzy and fell, and while it wasn’t evident on her CT, the young woman, Cindy, had a malignant tumor in her stomach.
She chose not to get it removed, which didn’t sit well with either of the doctors, but sadly, there wasn’t much they could do; Cindy made her choice, which was to live with a deadly tumor as she didn’t want to undergo all the painful treatments she’d seen her mom undergo only to pass away anyway.
Eventually, Crockett realized he needed to make it personal if he had any shot of convincing Cindy.
His speech about his one-year-old daughter being a fighter pulled at the heartstrings. You could tell it took a lot out of Crockett to relive the past and be open about it, especially since he tends to keep his personal matters under wraps.
However, it worked and Cindy agreed to fight for her life. It’s better to die trying than to not try at all.
This connected back to his visit from his ex, who left him a box of belongings and memories after she sold the house. The one box, in particular, held all of his daughter, Harper’s, things, and though he thought maybe he’d finally be able to face it, he broke down crying looking at the memories.
At this point, Crockett is my favorite character. It’s been enjoyable and revealing to peel back his layers and learn more about his past.
The episode also saw the return of Kelly Bisset, the kidnapping victim who was reunited with her mother on Chicago Med Season 6 Episode 3.
In my review of that episode, I noted that the case wrapped up too quickly and left so many questions unanswered.
There was a lot of promise in revisiting the case, but sadly, it didn’t provide audiences with any of the answers like what happened to her prior to getting to the hospital, how she got to the hospital, where was she held, and who kidnapped her.
We did, however, see the aftermath and shock that Kelly endured upon returning to her childhood home, which was welcome.
She was having a hard time adjusting as she didn’t have any of the “happy memories” that her mother kept referring to and reminding her of.
The fact that she couldn’t connect or be that girl for her mother made her feel inadequate and she decided to jump out of a moving vehicle to make the feelings go away.
While talking with both Kelly and her mom, Dr. Charles realized that neither of them remembered much about Kelly’s childhood and that’s because her mother was making a lot of it up. She felt guilty for not being more present when Kelly was a child.
It was heartbreaking, but at least Dr. Charles helped both of them realize that the key to bonding now was to do less and make new memories. They could never change or recapture the past, but the future was theirs for the taking.
It wasn’t the best use of the hour, but it was nice to see the series return to a previous case and build on it.
What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments below!
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Chicago Med Review – What You See Isn’t Always What You Get (816)

What an intriguing and powerful installment of Chicago Med Season 8 Episode 16.
“What You See Isn’t Always What You Get” honed in on that theme to the fullest. The episode drew audiences in with striking visuals of a man pinned up against an MRI machine with scissors lodged in his neck as the doctors emphasized that his odds of survival were abysmal (because sensationalized storylines sell), however, the heart of the storyline was in those deeper, more emotional moments—with the man’s diagnosis following the near-fatal event, with the Spanish teen who came in with an unknown illness whose family would do anything to get her life-saving care, and finally, with Dr. Cueva’s poignant realization about her own immigrant status.
All of those smaller—yet arguably more powerful moments—made for a compelling episode, but don’t get me wrong, Quentin’s situation was also one of the craziest incidents to occur at Gaffney no doubt, so there’s a reason it was a huge draw. His life was literally hanging in the balance, and one wrong move could’ve ended in disaster. His survival really speaks volumes to all the skilled men and women from all departments, including Chicago Fire, who rallied together and devised a plan to save him. There was no guarantee that it would work, but they tried their best. It was an all-hands-on-deck situation.
And no one even held what happened against him as it was an unfortunate accident stemming from a psychotic break triggered by the birth of his first son, Trevor. After being given some antipsychotics, Quentin didn’t even fully understand what transpired, but there was plenty of relief to know that he was safe and that they did find a physical diagnosis that would help him manage.
While the stakes were high with Quentin’s case, I’m so glad he survived the freak situation. All the odds were against him, but he deserved a chance to meet his son and bask in the joy of fatherhood. It would’ve been extremely depressing if he died, not to mention the toll would have taken on his wife, who realized that though it was a genetic condition, the psychosis that he experienced was triggered by a change of diet that he undertook due to the pregnancy. In short, she would’ve blamed herself for what happened, and that’s a lot for any person, especially a new mother, to live with.
Maria’s parents brought her into the ED basically begging Halstead and Cuevas for help, but they weren’t able to identify the disease that was causing her symptoms. All they knew is that if it went untreated, it would kill her, just like it killed their son, Hugo. The fact that they were still grieving a loss made their current urgency understandable. Hugo died from brain swelling, but no one, even the doctors treating him, knew what led to it, and they were afraid history would repeat itself with Maria, who was displaying similar symptoms.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t exactly clear to Dr. Halstead and Cuevas what was happening to Maria either, and when the insurance company informed Goodwin that they refused to cover any of the treatment unless the family went back to Oakview Community, the hospital where Maria was initially admitted, Med’s doctors basically had no say in what happened next. That is until they smelled a maple syrup scent in her urine, which allowed them to properly identify the very rare and easily missable disease. Maria was going to make it! And while not every case is a win, it sure feels good when it happens.

CHICAGO MED — “What You See Isn’t Always What You Get” Episode 816 — Pictured: (l-r) Nick Gehlfuss as Will Halstead, Lilah Richcreek Estrada as Nellie Cuevas — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
Cuevas felt personally connected to Maria’s case because she understood the many levels to it—namely the struggle and sacrifice that immigrant families endure and make. All Maria’s parents wanted was to help their daughter—they were willing to sell all of their possessions and take on extra jobs to make it happen—however, Maria also understood all that they’d done for her and her siblings, and she was willing to sacrifice herself so that the rest of them would ha a better life. Maria was willing to get transferred back to Oakview and likely die so that her family wouldn’t have to endure major debt on her account.
At the end of the day, she didn’t have to, but the moment stayed with Cuevas, who then informed Goodwin during her DACA renewal discussion that Maria’s bravery inspired her to continue fighting for her career since her parents gave up so much to make this life a possibility for her. It was a very moving moment, particularly with Cuevas divulging that she hasn’t hugged her parents in a decade. Can you imagine how that feels? Can you imagine not being able to see your family because they live in a different country and you risk being denied entry back into your country if you leave to see them? It’s such a sad reality for so many individuals—and it’s important that shows like Chicago Med underscore it and shine a light on it.
Selfishly, I’m also happy that Cuevas decided to stay as she’s been a great addition to the series, which has lost too many people over the course of the past seasons.
As for Dr. Charles, in addition to his very hectic day in the ED treating Quentin, he also had some personal developments with Liliana, namely feeling embarrassed that he left his office a mess the night before and she had to clean it up. Liliana is doing far better with juggling the power dynamics between them, though Charles is trying his best to make sure she feels appreciated and respected. It would be better if he didn’t make such a big deal of it and stopped emphasizing it, but I applaud Charles for dealing in his own way and being transparent with his feelings whenever something does bother him.
Quentin’s case took such a toll on the doctors that Neil completely forgot to drink his water, which made him feel dizzy and weak (thankfully after he successfully clamped down on Quentin’s artery). A quick visit from the nephrologist confirmed his worst fears—his kidneys were failing and dialysis was necessary. How will it affect his work? The good news is that he seems to have Asher in his corner supporting and looking out for him. Maybe the situation will bring them even closer together.
We also got a glimpse of Tanaka Reed’s personal life when the resident became the patient following a diaphragmatic hernia exasperated by his fitness routine. Despite Reed’s overinflated ego, which kind of makes him a pain to be around, Crockett went the extra mile to help him figure out what was going on and treat it properly. And honestly, the fact that he’s now the farting doctor does kind of make him slightly more approachable. Maybe he’ll finally lighten up a bit.
What did you think of the episode? Let us know in the comments, Cravers!
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Is ‘Chicago Med’ New Tonight? What We Know About Season 8 Episode 16

One Chicago fans are likely itching for new episodes of their favorite dramas, but unfortunately, you’ll have to wait just a smidge longer.
It’s going to be a bit until we catch up with our friends at Gaffney Medical. The last Chicago Med episode aired on March 1, and Chicago Med Season 8 Episode 16 won’t be back on the air until Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
However, it will be worth the wait as the episode, which is currently untitled, finds the 2.0 causing quite a bit of trouble in the ED.
As evidenced by the teaser trailer, the hospital spearheads a “rescue situation” after a patient is pinned against the machine with a pair of scissors lodged in his neck.
“The magnet is holding everything in place,” Hannah Asher can be heard saying, adding that “when gravity takes over, we’ll have 20 seconds until he bleeds out.”
As the tense situation unfolds, the patient looks rather concerned, asking Neil Archer if he’s going to die.
Can Gaffney’s finest pull this off and save him in time?
You can watch the gut-wrenching promo below:
In the meantime, check out our gallery of One Chicago stars who have left the series.
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Chicago Med Review – Those Times You Have Crossed The Line (815)

A janitor’s strike made for quite a mess at Gaffney on Chicago Med Season 8 Episode 15.
The strike has been a few episodes in the making, with this installment resulting in a direct impact on patient care.
All of the nurses on staff were forced to pitch in and help out with cleaning the rooms to pick up the slack from the scabs, and even then they couldn’t prevent a full-on bed bug outbreak. And honestly, it was gross.
No patient deserves to walk into an ER seeking help only to end up getting a rash. I’m not surprised that Will’s patient Walter was upset with the service he received. And it’s actually quite embarrassing for a respected hospital like Gaffney. The place has a 2.0 AI machine to help with surgeries yet they can’t pay their janitorial staff a livable wage. I understand not wanting to cave in and set a precedent for all the other unions, but as evidenced, the janitors are essential to the hospital as without clean rooms they are unable to deliver the standard of care that’s necessary.
Someone like Jack Dayton should honestly understand that better than anyone.
Eventually, the board and the union were able to come to an agreement, but it did come at the expense of some longtime patients who once believed Med was a good and reliable hospital.
Crockett was once again caught up with 2.0, though this time, he embraced his skills and knowledge rather than following the AI blindly. While treating his patient, an 11-year-old whose leg was brutally injured by a machine on her family farm, 2.0 suggested that the blood flow to the leg was only 7% which would warrant an amputation. It pained Crockett to perform this procedure, and right before going through with it, he realized that the foot was getting its color back. When he re-ran the tests, 2.0 agreed that the leg was likely salvageable. It’s nice to see him using the machine in the way it’s intended—as an aid rather than as an end all be all.
Crockett’s one misstep, however, was calling in DCFS for the situation that was far from abuse. While he might not agree with children working on a family farm, it’s simply the reality for too many people. It’s a good thing Maggie stepped in and talked some sense into him because DCFS is permanent and can do a lot of damage. And in this case, Crockett was too blinded by his anger to get the full picture—Abby’s father warned her not to get too close to the machine but she didn’t listen because she wanted to help. It was all her fault, and Crockett almost made it worse for everyone involved. I love how much he cares about his patients, but sometimes, you have to take a step back.
Dr. Johnson was a good addition and seems like he’d be a great fit at Med. I mean, why else would they even introduce Abby’s personal doctor if he wasn’t going to stick around? The series could use some fresh blood.
Dr. Charles was on the front lines of the protest supporting Liliana, which was sweet. It’s been a tough situation to manage as he wanted to be supportive of his girlfriend while also supporting Sharon Goodwin, who is siding with the hospital. I thought things there’d be more tension between them, but that wasn’t the case as Goodwin understood why Charles needed to extend his support. Instead, Goodwin fought to convince the board to do the right thing by the janitors, while Charles was called in to assist with a case involving a former patient, David.

CHICAGO MED — “Some Problems Require a Shock to the System” Episode 815 — Pictured: (l-r) Karin Anglin as Patty Sullivan, Madison Durks as Eric Sullivan, John Henry Ward as David Sullivan, Oliver Platt as Daniel Charles — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
In a prior episode, David was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, and despite taking his meds, his parents brought him in because they were concerned that their son was convinced he was dead. Worst of all—he thought Dr. Cuevas was the reason he died because she gave him medication. It seems as though he was simply not jiving with the drugs, but Charles had another solution—electroshock therapy. We’ve never seen him suggest this type of treatment to anyone, but in David’s case, it was their only option that seemed to have the desired effect. David was a little more receptive after being treated, he had a more emotional reaction to his parents, and he no longer heard voices. A psychiatrist’s shift is never really over, and it’s a good thing because Charles knows what he’s doing.
Cuevas assisted Archer with his patient, a woman who came into the ED after experiencing debilitating stomach pain that ended up being a result of her compulsion to eat hair otherwise known as trichophagia. After Archer removed a huge hairball from her stomach, she initially denied it, but when her daughter, who was undergoing chemo for breast cancer, came to visit, she finally admitted that she was eating her daughter’s hair as it was falling out because it made her feel better and numbed the pain. It was quite a surprising twist, but I’m just glad they got to the bottom of it and were able to get her help.
Archer also had a big moment with his son Sean, who was making amends with his father as part of his recovery program. Archer dismissed Sean’s apology initially because he felt so bad for not being there for him and his mother when they needed him the most and for pushing them away. It was truly heartbreaking to see, but it’s also nice that Archer is finally breaking down those walls, admitting his faults, and opening up in a way that makes his character more dimensional.
What did you think of the episode?
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