Chicago Med (season 7)

The seventh season of Chicago Med, an American medical drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Peter Jankowski, Andrew Schneider and Diane Frolov, was ordered on February 27, 2020.[1] The season premiered on September 22, 2021.[2]

Chicago Med
Season 7
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes19
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseSeptember 22, 2021 (2021-09-22) –
present (present)
Season chronology

Cast

Main characters
  • Nick Gehlfuss as Dr. Will Halstead, Supervising Attending Emergency Physician
  • Torrey DeVitto as Dr. Natalie Manning (episode 1)
  • Brian Tee as LCDR Dr. Ethan Choi, Attending Emergency Physician/Chief of the ED.
  • Marlyne Barrett as Maggie Campbell, RN, ED Charge Nurse
  • S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin, Chief of Patient and Medical Services
  • Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles, Chief of Psychiatry
  • Dominic Rains as Dr. Crockett Marcel, Trauma Surgeon
  • Guy Lockard as Dr. Dylan Scott, Emergency Medicine/Pediatrics Resident
  • Kristen Hager as Dr. Stevie Hammer, Emergency Attending Physician (episodes 1-14)
  • Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer, Interim Chief of The ED
  • Jessy Schram as Dr. Hannah Asher (episode 16-onwards)

Recurring characters
  • Michael Rady as Dr. Matt Cooper
  • Sarah Rafferty as Dr. Pamela Blake, Transplant surgeon
  • Ashja Cooper as Dr. Vanessa Taylor, Emergency Medicine Resident
  • Brennan Brown as Dr. Sam Abrams, Attending Neurosurgeon
  • Lorena Diaz as Emergency Department Nurse Doris
  • Marie Tredway as Emergency Department Nurse Trinidad “Trini” Campos
  • Marc Grapey as Peter Kalmick

Crossover characters
  • LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater
  • Marina Squerciati as Officer Kim Burgess
  • Randy Flagler as Firefighter Harold Capp
  • Anthony Ferraris as Firefighter Tony Ferraris

Episodes
Main article: List of Chicago Med episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [3]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [3]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1201"You Can't Always Trust What You See"Nicole RubioDiane Frolov & Andrew SchneiderSeptember 22, 2021 (2021-09-22)6.81[4]
The episode begins with Dr. Manning departing Chicago and Dr. Halstead returning to Gaffney at the request of Sharon to investigate a fellow doctor of taking kickbacks. Meanwhile, Gaffney welcomes Dr. Dylan Scott and Dr. Stevie Hammer. Dr. Hammer previously had a relationship with Dr. Halstead while in medical school. Dr. Archer and Dr. Charles deal with a set of twins who are destined to do everything together inside and out. Also, Dr. Scott deals with a child patient with sickle cell anemia.
1212"To Lean In, or To Let Go"Oz ScottSafura FadaviSeptember 29, 2021 (2021-09-29)6.71[5]
Dr. Hammer and Dr. Halstead have a disagreement when treating a patient with Addison's disease and his mother who is destined to do anything to protect her son from receiving unnecessary treatment. Vanessa Taylor and Dr. Archer are at odd when coming up with a course of treating of a motorcycle accident victim. Dr. Scott and Dr. Charles deal with a UNICEF negotiator with repressed trauma. Meanwhile, Dr. Halstead continues with his investigation into a doctor who is receiving kickbacks. Also, Sharon's health is put in jeopardy when she begins to experience dizzy spells.
1223"Be the Change You Want to See"Mykelti WilliamsonMeridith FriedmanOctober 6, 2021 (2021-10-06)7.02[6]
Dr. Hammer is put into an uncomfortable situation when the husband of a patient, whom also is one of the biggest financial donors to the hospital, makes an inappropriate pass towards her. Meanwhile, Dr. Halstead and Dr. Scott deal with a patient who is lying about having lupus. Also, Vanessa, Dr. Charles and Dr. Marcel try to convince a patient to agree to have a lifesaving surgery who is against it.
1234"Status Quo, aka the Mess We're In"Milena GovichEli TalbertOctober 13, 2021 (2021-10-13)6.94[7]
Maggie, Dr. Hammer and Vanessa are skeptical when it comes to a patient who claims to have terminal cancer. Dr. Hammer runs tests and discovers that she is cancer free. Meanwhile, Dr. Charles and Dr. Scott deal with a previous patient with schizophrenia. Also, Dr. Halstead continues his investigation into a doctor who is receiving kickbacks by presenting a new idea for the hospital.
1245"Change Is a Tough Pill to Swallow"Nicole RubioJeff Drayer & Natalie DrayerOctober 20, 2021 (2021-10-20)6.77[8]
Dr. Halstead and Dr. Hammer put their differences aside when it comes to treating an elderly patient. Meanwhile, Dr. Charles and Dr. Scott treat a patient who had been misdiagnosed ADHD. Dr. Marcel is forced to jump through political hoops when it comes to treating a patient who had a kidney transplant.
1256"When You're a Hammer Everything's a Nail"Charles S. CarrollDaniel SinclairOctober 27, 2021 (2021-10-27)6.80[9]
When her mother is admitted to the hospital, Dr. Hammer enlists the help from Vanessa in order for her mother to agree to seek treatment. Meanwhile, Dr. Scott's police past comes back when her recognizes his child patient's father whom he arrested 10 years prior for domestic violence and begins to suspect that his daughter's falls are intentional. Dr. Marcel is forced to pick sides with another doctor when it comes to a patient with a liver transplant. Also, Sharon continues to press Dr. Halstead into his investigation into Dr. Cooper.
1267"A Square Peg in a Round Hole"Timothy BusfieldStephen Hootstein & Gabriel L. FeinbergNovember 3, 2021 (2021-11-03)6.67[10]
Dr. Ethan Choi returns to Gaffney after his near fatal shooting accident and tries to adjust to normalcy. Dr. Marcel tends to patient who is need of a liver transplant. Dr. Halstead continues the investigation into Dr. Cooper.
1278"Just as a Snake Sheds Its Skin"Michael BerrySafura Fadavi & Meridith FriedmanNovember 10, 2021 (2021-11-10)6.46[11]
Dr. Scott's life as a doctor and his past life as a police officer is put to the test when a family friend and a veteran is being investigated by the police at the same time tending to him as a patient. Maggie lends a hand to Vanessa when the hospital announces a new random drug testing fearing that Vanessa will fail on account her adderall addiction. Dr. Choi puts his recovery at risk when tending to a patient. Also, Dr. Halstead helps Dr. Hammer search for her mother after she goes missing.
1289"Secret Santa Has a Gift for You"Nicole RubioDiane Frolov & Andrew SchneiderDecember 8, 2021 (2021-12-08)6.59[12]
Dr. Halstead's investigation into Dr. Cooper reaches a stalemate when the hospital won't go to the FBI to make an arrest at the same time helps Dr. Scott with a 4-month-old patient. Meanwhile, Vanessa struggles to keep her addiction a secret. Also, Dr. Marcel and Dr. Blake join Dr. Abrams with a liver transplant.
12910"No Good Deed Goes Unpunished... in Chicago"Michael PressmanEli Talbert & Ryan Michael JohnsonJanuary 5, 2022 (2022-01-05)6.94[13]
Sharon deals with the fallout with the Vascom scandal leading to new hospital personnel. Meanwhile, Dr. Marcel and Dr. Blake tend to a patient who has severe autism. Also, a patient child lies to the hospital about his father's injuries.
13011"The Things We Thought We Left Behind"SJ Main MuñozJeff Drayer & Natalie DrayerJanuary 12, 2022 (2022-01-12)7.33[14]
Dr. Marcel and Dr. Blake are at odds when trying to figure out one of their respective patients to receive only on liver transplant. Dr. Scott's past comes to light when it comes to a patient whom he was previously romantically involved with. Dr. Hammer and Dr. Charles team up to help a patient who fell in an alley.
13112"What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You"Tess MaloneStephen Hootstein & Daniel SinclairJanuary 19, 2022 (2022-01-19)7.45[15]
Dr. Hammer and Dr. Halstead deal with a pregnant patient who is in need of an emergency c-section who only wants a blood transfusion whose blood COVID-19 vaccine free. Meanwhile, when Dr. Blake and her entire team mysteriously collapse in the middle of operation, Dr. Marcel is forced to take over leading to Sharon to join as the OR Nurse. Also, Dr. Charles visits Dr. Choi and encourages him to reconcile with his dad.
13213"Reality Leaves a Lot To The Imagination"X. Dean LimTeleplay by : Meridith Friedman
Story by : Meridith Friedman & Lily Dahl		February 23, 2022 (2022-02-23)7.13[16]
Dylan and Archer diagnose a pregnant woman with a serious infection. Maggie receives shocking news. Will and Charles question an elderly patient’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. In an effort to help a patient, Crockett takes a risk.
13314"All the Things That Could Have Been"Jonathan BrownDiane Frolov & Andrew Schneider & Conor Patrick HoganMarch 2, 2022 (2022-03-02)7.05[17]
Goodwin assigns Med’s new compliance officer to a patient with a long-hauler COVID condition. Maggie helps Will treat a patient who's been in an iron lung for 60 years. Stevie learns hard truths about her mother. Terrell returns to Med under dire circumstances.
13415"Things Meant to Be Bent Not Broken"Afia NathanielStephen Hootstein & Gabriel L. FeinbergMarch 9, 2022 (2022-03-09)7.05[18]
Scott suspects his patient may be a drug dealer. Halstead must decide how to spend his whistle-blower settlement. Charles and Taylor help a patient who believes she's infested with parasites. Marcel and Blake are paired with an arrogant surgeon.
13516"May Your Choices Reflect Hope, Not Fear"Tess MaloneTeleplay by : Eli Talbert & Ryan Michael Johnson
Story by : Eli Talbert & Mrittika "Mou" Sarin		March 16, 2022 (2022-03-16)6.35[19]
Halstead helps a patient with long-haul COVID-19 symptoms; a new family is born out of tragedy.
13617"If You Love Someone, Set Them Free"Bethany RooneyJeff Drayer & Natalie DrayerApril 6, 2022 (2022-04-06)6.61[20]
Halstead and Charles work with a teenage brain cancer patient who's refusing treatment.
13718"Judge Not, For You Will Be Judged"Nicole RubioSafura Fadavi & Meridith FriedmanApril 13, 2022 (2022-04-13)6.86[21]
Archer and Asher clash over a patient with close ties to Goodwin.
13819"Like a Phoenix Rising from the Ashes"Timothy BusfieldStephen Hootstein & Daniel SinclairApril 20, 2022 (2022-04-20)6.66[22]
Halstead and Asher work to save a surrogate's baby; Charles cares for a patient on a hunger strike.
13920"End of the Day, Anything Can Happen"Daniel WillisEli Talbert & Gabriel L. FeinbergMay 11, 2022 (2022-05-11)TBD
Scott helps the daughter of a mob boss; a grandmother comes to Med desperate to save her grandson; Choi struggles with some shocking news about his father; Halstead and Taylor care for Maggie's high school classmate.
14021"Lying Doesn't Protect You from the Truth"Michael PressmanJeff Drayer & Natalie DrayerMay 18, 2022 (2022-05-18)TBD
Scott and Choi treat a patient shot during a drug raid; Charles and Taylor work together to properly diagnose a motivational speaker; Halstead and Asher turn to Marcel for help with a pregnant patient.

Production

Filming

Filming for season 7 started on July 20, 2021[23]

Casting

On May 12, 2021, Yaya DaCosta and Torrey Devitto announced their departure from the series.[24] On July 21, 2021, it was announced that Steven Weber would be promoted to a series regular after recurring in the sixth season, and Guy Lockard and Kristen Hager would join the main cast.[25] On March 16, 2022, it was announced that Jessy Schram, who previously recurred as Dr. Hannah Asher had been promoted to series regular as of episode 16 of the seventh season.[26] It was announced that Kristen Hager exited the series.[27]

Ratings
Viewership and ratings per episode of Chicago Med
No. Title Air dateRating
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)
1 "You Can't Always Trust What You See" September 22, 20210.86.81[4]TBDTBDTBDTBD
2 "To Lean In, Or To Let Go" September 29, 20210.76.71[5]TBDTBDTBDTBD
3 "Be the Change You Want to See" October 6, 20210.87.02[6]TBDTBDTBDTBD
4 "Status Quo, aka the Mess We're In" October 13, 20210.86.94[7]0.42.301.29.25[28]
5 "Change Is a Tough Pill to Swallow" October 20, 20210.76.77[8]0.42.251.19.01[29]
6 "When You're a Hammer Everything's a Nail" October 27, 20210.76.80[9]TBDTBDTBDTBD
7 "A Square Peg in a Round Hole" November 3, 20210.76.67[10]TBDTBDTBDTBD
8 "Just as a Snake Sheds Its Skin" November 10, 20210.76.46[11]TBDTBDTBDTBD
9 "Secret Santa Has a Gift for You" December 8, 20210.76.59[12]0.52.401.28.98[30]
10 "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished... in Chicago" January 5, 20220.86.94[13]TBDTBDTBDTBD
11 "The Things We Thought We Left Behind" January 12, 20220.87.33[14]TBDTBDTBDTBD
12 "What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You" January 19, 20220.87.45[15]TBDTBDTBDTBD
13 "Reality Leaves a Lot To The Imagination" February 23, 20220.87.13[16]TBDTBDTBDTBD
14 "All the Things That Could Have Been" March 2, 20220.77.05[17]TBDTBDTBDTBD
15 "Things Meant to Be Bent Not Broken" March 9, 20220.97.05[18]TBDTBDTBDTBD
16 "May Your Choices Reflect Hope, Not Fear" March 16, 20220.76.35[19]TBDTBDTBDTBD
17 "If You Love Someone, Set Them Free" April 6, 20220.76.61[20]TBDTBDTBDTBD
18 "Judge Not, For You Will Be Judged" April 13, 20220.76.86[21]TBDTBDTBDTBD
19 "Like a Phoenix Rising from the Ashes" April 20, 20220.76.66[22]TBDTBDTBDTBD

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