Chicago Med collided with The Resident in Thursday, Oct. 23’s episode.

Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 4 brought Manish Dayal, who previously portrayed Dr. Devon Pravesh on the FOX medical drama for six seasons, to Gaffney—and boy, was he a welcome sight. 

I mean, not initially for Dr. Charles, as the two butted heads about technology and patient care, but for fans, who have been missing the other medical series since it was canceled two years ago. 

Dayal’s role as Dr. Theo Rabari was quite different in that he was a rep for an fMRI machine that would assist with diagnosing psych disorders, and though Charles was initially hesitant, he found a new use for it that could be groundbreaking for Gaffney. 

Charles’ patient, Lionel, was brought into the ED with a severed hand, which he later revealed he cut off himself because he was a “bad guy,” confessing to obsessing over hurting someone. The diagnosis? OCD, or, more specifically, a subset of OCD called Harm OCD. Archer suggested finding a way to show the patient that his intrusive thoughts aren’t who he is; he just has a leaky valve, which is when Charles reached out to Dr. Rabari for assistance. Using the fMRI machine, they were able to capture images of Lionel’s brain activity in different stages, showing his tangible proof of this issue, and successfully convincing him to undergo reconstructive surgery before the hand was no longer viable.

At the end of the episode, Charles suggested that maybe Rabari and his research had a place at Gaffney, leading many fans to wonder if Dayal would become a permanent addition to the series. 

“Now I miss The Resident even more. #ChicagoMed,” one wrote of Dayal’s guest appearance.

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A connecting thread throughout the episode was putting aside differences for the greater good, and it didn’t just work for Dr. Charles and Dr. Rabari. 

Frost’s patient was a young girl named Cora, who was immunocompromised and needed to stay in her “pod” to prevent any serious infections as she awaited a STEM cell treatment. Her mother wasn’t a viable candidate, and further testing revealed something even more concerning—she wasn’t Cora’s mother. There was an embryo mix-up at the IVF office 10 years ago, and now, Cora’s life was hanging in the balance and the only person who could possibly save her was her genetic mother. Introducing your daughter to her biological mother is a huge decision, not to mention under such conditions, but Cora’s mother did the right thing and allowed Frost and Goodwin to contact Billie. 

Naturally, tensions and emotions were running high, as Billie blurted out that she was Cora’s mother after insisting on meeting the little girl. It was a moment that would raise any alarm for a mother, so naturally, Cora’s mother wanted to back out of it, though Goodwin insisted this was likely the only way to help her daughter. 

After a heart-to-heart with Frost, Billie realized she was being out of line. As someone who had multiple failed IVF attempts, she was overeager to hear that she had another chance, but she didn’t stop to think about Cora’s mother and how she was feeling, or even treating Cora as a human. It was as if the little girl was just an object and these two women were tugging on her and screaming, “Mine, mine.”

Thankfully, when they both had a bit of time to breathe and cool off—and Billie came back as a STEM match—they were able to find common ground, realizing that the best thing for Cora was to keep her sense of normalcy and the only mother she’s known, while scoring a “bonus mom” of sorts. There was a happy ending in sight, even if their lives were completely turned upside down in less than 24 hours. 

CHICAGO MED — “Found Family” Episode 1104 — Pictured: (l-r) Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles, Manish Dayal as Dr. Theo Rabari — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

The rumor going around Gaffney was that Frost was on meth—with Mitch delivering one of the funniest one-liners when he confronted Frost in the elevator and bluntly stated, “Kacy thinks you’re on meth.”

Frost isn’t on meth, to be clear, but he is displaced as he was kicked out of his sublet, and his financial situation due to his greedy parents (his case with Cora stirred up a lot of emotions about his childhood and parents who didn’t have his best interest in mind) prevented him from just applying for another apartment. When he finally came clean to Mitch, the solution was simple—Mitch offered him a place to crash until he lands on his feet, and this is now my new favorite budding friendship.

Another great friendship in the making? Surprisingly, Archer and Lennox. The episode proved that they are polar opposites, but they could learn a thing or two from each other about how to live, especially Lennox, who needs to learn how to take chances and trust her gut. 

While helping her patients, a newly married couple that came in with burns, she made a chilling discovery—the injuries on Faye’s body weren’t from “Uncle Bob’s” damaged kettle, they were from an abusive relationship with her husband. 

Faye was hesitant about asking for help, and though she contemplated it, when Lennox confronted her, she pulled back, saying that everything was fine, even when she lost consciousness due to a lacerated spleen that could’ve killed her. 

Lennox wanted to do more, a point she made to Faye’s husband when he “thanked her” for saving Faye’s life, but it was out of her control. And sadly, I don’t think this is the last we’ve seen of Faye. 

What did you think of the episode? Should Dr. Rabari stay for good?

And don’t forget that next week is the Halloween episode—one of the best times to be at Gaffney! 

The Resident aired its sixth season finale on Monday, January 17, and unfortunately, it will also be the show’s last. 

On April 6, TVLine confirmed that FOX officially canceled the medical drama, which has been on the air since 2018. 

In my review of the season finale, I pointed out that while I’m gunning for another season as I love the cast and all the drama that goes down at Chastain, it did feel as though the writers weren’t confident that they would get another season as every loose end got tied up and all the characters essentially found their happy ending.

In fact, TVLine asked creator Amy Holden Jones if it was intentional on their part, to which she responded, “We do this every year. Last year’s worked as a series finale also, but thankfully, it wasn’t to be. We left open questions and put new character arcs in place to launch us into Season 7.”

So what are fans missing out on since the series wasn’t renewed? Jones told the outlet that Season 7 would’ve featured Devon and Leela’s wedding, along with the “continuation of Conrad and Billie’s romance” and a mix of Bell being a patient and a doctor, in addition to his relationship with Kit.

While it’s a bummer that we won’t get to see any of that, it’s comforting that fans got a proper conclusion to the storyline with an ending that served as a suitable sendoff. 

You can catch up on all of our The Resident reviews here—and CraveYouTV thanks everyone involved in the show from the bottom of our hearts for six incredible seasons! 

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Can someone pass the tissues because that was one emotional season finale?

In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if The Resident Season 6 Episode 13 ended up being the series finale because it felt so final. After a tense hour where two lives hung in the balance as Chastain’s finest attempted to figure out the mystery illnesses ailing them, everything came up roses.

The final moments of the episode featured happy endings for all of our favorites. And while I don’t doubt that the creators/writers have plenty of material to continue with a seventh season, if FOX doesn’t renew the series, there are no cliffhangers or loose ends to tie up. It all just makes sense. 

Conrad and Billie exchanged “I love yous,” which brought into perspective Billie’s prior conversation with Cade where she informed her that he’s never said the L-word. Regardless of your personal opinions about Billie, it was a beautiful and pivotal moment for Conrad, who spent years trying to find his way after Nic’s death and felt as though he would never love again. The fact that he was brave enough to open himself up to the possibility and pursue the woman that made him feel again was huge. And Gigi ships it, which means so do it. The cherry on top was that they now made up this perfect family with Gigi. They never forgot about Nic, and I’d argue that with Billie around it’s easier to keep her memory alive, but it was bittersweet to see their bliss knowing that Nic got robbed of it, which also speaks to the realities of life itself. It’s cruel and beautiful in the same breath. 

Dr. Bell finally passed the torch, and while Conrad was responsible for teaching the best intern at Chastain, Bell was responsible for crafting one of Chastain’s best doctors as Dr. Devi proved she was ready to graduate from resident to attending. Leela always had the skills and the smarts, but she needed that little push to believe in herself, which actually came from AJ Austin and his brilliant metaphor about being fearless like Michael Jordan. Once she “took the shot,” Devi was unstoppable, and Bell felt comfortable leaving Chastain’s most important patient, Gov. Betz (most important because he had the funding to see the hospital), in her hands. 

Despite his progressing MS, Bell suited up for the surgery, but unlike so many other times in the past, he wasn’t hiding his diagnosis or the fact that it was interfering with his ability to perform the job. Bell accepted the realities and finally felt comfortable leaning on his team—the best team Atlanta has to offer. And it made me tear up to see how they all rallied around him and extended a helping hand when they realized he was having a flare-up. 

It was also a huge moment for Bell to simply accept that he couldn’t fight through this one, no matter how much he wanted to. Bell has been dedicated to getting better for some time, so he took a necessary leave of absence to participate in Devon’s clinical trial, which will hopefully provide him with a full cure. There were a lot of full-circle moments where the mentor became the mentee and, in this case, Bell put his faith completely in Devon. And truly, there’s no better person than Devon, who is passionate about finding a cure with his trial. 

Bell handed over the reins—his stethoscope from when he became an attending—to Leela, and while it was already a joyous moment for her, it became the best day of her life when Devon got down on one knee and propped. It’s about damn time, Devon. His love life has been quite a rollercoaster throughout the seasons, but Leela has been his one constant. I want the show to get renewed solely so we can see this wedding! 

Bell also had a chat with Dr. Ian, who slightly redeemed himself by coming clean about his addiction prior to Sammie’s surgery and accepted the job again after Kit informed him that she was willing to take the risk to have him back on the staff. It was genuinely important that she highlighted that addiction was a disease and not a moral failing, and while he made some questionable and potentially dangerous decisions, it happened while he was under the influence. 

It was nice to see Bell and Ian so transparent about their diseases because, as they pointed out, in many ways, they are alike. They’ve both operated when they shouldn’t have while believing that they have a handle on whatever it is, however, the difference between them both is that Bell has always come from a place of arrogance while Ian’s was motivated by fear. The distinction was important because it shows that different influences can often lead to the same outcome, and Ian shouldn’t be looked down upon while Bell is praised as a hero. 

During their talk, Bell seemed to quell any concerns that he’s leaving the show by explaining that while he will be taking some time for himself, and his priority will be Kit and his family, he’s still going to be around to mentor the interns. I can’t think of a better way to have him involved. 

Bell could also understand Ian in a way no one else could as they both had a very strong work ethic, with work becoming their reason for existence at one point. Bell could relate because it’s how his life used to be before he met Kit. I think that he might be a solid influence on Ian while also being a person who keeps him accountable and always striving to be better. Of course, Ian has to do the work to remain sober and not fall back into old habits, but I think it’s good that he has people in his corner who believe in him and want to help him.

THE RESIDENT: L-R: Bruce Greenwood and Andrew McCarthy in the “All Hands on Deck” season finale episode of THE RESIDENT airing Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2022 Fox Media LLC. CR: Tom Griscom/FOX

There was even a happy ending for Cade and Yamada who realized that as two childless adults, the world was their oyster. There were no limits—they could live it up, travel, enjoy each other, and live a carefree life. As amazing as it sounds, I loved that it was juxtaposed with Billie and Conrad’s family moments. No path is better or right—everyone finds what’s truly meant for them, and there’s a reason Cade never fully fit into Conrad’s life.

As for Padma, she got the treatment necessary for postpartum depression, which, as AJ pointed out, can affect anyone, and was on a path to bliss with her newborns. This doesn’t mean there won’t be hard days, but she finally has the tools to be the mom that she wanted to be for her adorable little boys. AJ’s comment that they are that adorable because they look like him was very on-brand for the character. In a way, Padma and AJ needed each other—and their family—more than they even realized. It’s nice to see a series acknowledge that two people who are not romantically involved can be a happy family. A modern family for the win. 

The title “All Hands on Deck” wasn’t used lightly as the episode required everyone to be on their A-game to help Betz and Sammie through their rough patches. And they hit quite a few of them. 

Betz’s heart transplant was successful, but his body began rejecting it for unknown reasons. It wasn’t lost on me—or Bell—that Betz needed the same procedure as the patient at the helm of the lawsuit that kicked this rivalry into high gear in the first place. Full circle… karma… it was all of it. 

Meanwhile, Sammie came in with a collapsed lung that led to an effusion, which gave everyone a scare that her cancer came back. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case, and it was actually Gigi (a little Nic) who pointed out the red tongue that led to the Kawasaki diagnosis. They caught it right in time and were able to operate and help the sweet girl. 

I wish the series addressed the role Gigi played in saving Sammie, especially as Conrad and Devon went back to the whiteboard a handful of times and couldn’t figure it out!

With Sammie on the mend, Gigi was able to have her birthday party after all, even if it was in a hospital room. All of her favorite people were on hand to celebrate, so she wasn’t even phased. And she has such a heart of gold, she even gave Mr. Giraffe to Sammie to make sure he takes care of her and she doesn’t get sick again. Conrad really lucked out with Gigi because she’s so pure. 

As for Betz, he pulled through and made good on his promise to restore the funding to Chastain. The hospital’s services did save his life after all. And the funny thing is that they would have tried equally as hard even without his promise to save the hospital, but it was necessary that he came around and finally saw the benefit of healthcare for all… even if he did cheat his way to the top of the transplant list. Maybe his stone-cold heart was finally warming up. Let’s hope. 

What did you think of The Resident Season 6 finale? Did you think they wrapped up all the storylines succinctly? Are you happy that Chastain lives to see another day?