We're quickly approaching the official beginning of fall, and while that means holidays and cozier weather, that also means new TV. As the 2025-2026 television season kicks off within the next few weeks, One Chicago fans are getting more and more anxious for the returns of their favorite shows on NBC, and that of course means Chicago Med season 11.
Ever since the season 10 finale left our jaws on the ground with that truly shocking cliffhanger, we have been counting down the minutes and seconds until Chicago Med returns to our screens with new episodes. Thankfully, there's not much longer to wait now! Leading up to the exciting premiere of the new season, we have been learning more about what to expect from season 11, including who's returning, who's leaving, where and how to watch, and who is the father. Read on for more details!
When does Chicago Med return?
Chicago Med season 11 premieres on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8/7c on NBC, kicking off the night of premieres with Chicago Fire season 14 following at 9/8c and Chicago PD season 13 finishing the block at 10/9c. The season premiere episode and all following new episodes will be available to stream on Peacock the day after as the streamer remains the exclusive One Chicago streaming home for all new episodes.
When is Chicago Med on?
As mentioned above, Chicago Med airs Wednesday nights at 8/7c on NBC with the new season 11 episodes beginning on Oct. 1 and continuing each week on Wednesday nights. However, there could be certain weeks where the show airs a rerun, gets preempted, or airs later than usual. Last season for the three-episode One Chicago crossover event, Chicago Med aired after Chicago Fire. For the most part, Chicago Med is the 8 p.m. lead-off on NBC's Wednesday nights.
Where can you catch up on Chicago Med?
Still need to catch up on Chicago Med season 10 before diving right into season 11 in October? Don't worry, you still have time and a perfect place to do so! Every single season and episode of the show is available to stream right now on Peacock. Chicago Fire and Chicago PD are also available to stream on Peacock, which is essential for crossover episodes and events. Peacock subscription plans begin at $7.99 per month (with ads) and go up to $10.99 or $16.99 per month (with ads).
Is anyone leaving Chicago Med after season 10?
Unfortunately, Chicago Med season 11 will be facing a rather unexpected cast exit, but there aren't nearly as many exits as Chicago Fire will be facing in season 14. Only one major character will be leaving the show after season 10: Maggie Lockwood. Yes, one of the three last remaining characters that have been with the show since its first season.
For the first time in 10 years, Maggie won't be featured as a series regular character or expected to appear at all in season 11. Marlyne Bartlett's exit was announced in late August and was revealed to be due to personal reasons. Reports suggest that her exit could be temporary and has the option to return to the series, but there's no word on when or if she will be back.
Who will be in the Chicago Med season 10 cast?
Chicago Med season 11 stars S. Epatha Merkerson (Sharon Goodwin), Oliver Platt (Dr. Daniel Charles), Steven Weber (Dr. Dean Archer), Jessy Schram (Dr. Hannah Asher), Luke Mitchell (Dr. Mitch Ripley), Sarah Ramos (Dr. Caitlin Lenox), and Darren Barnet (Dr. John Frost). The new season will also welcome back original series star Nick Gehlfuss as Dr. Will Halstead for the first time since his departure from the series in season 8. He will appear in season 11 in a guest star role.
How did Chicago Med season 10 end?
The biggest revelation that was dropped at the end of Chicago Med season 10 was Dr. Asher's pregnancy, which prevented her from becoming a surrogate for her older sister. Asher's pregnancy came as a shock to even her, and in the final moments of the season, we're expecting her to drop by Ripley's house to share the news, since he's most likely to be the father. However, Asher arrives on Archer's doorstep with something to tell him, suggesting that he's the father of her baby.
Additionally, season 10 also ended with Charles reaching out to Sarah Reese (Rachel DiPillo) for advice after his daughter's suicide attempt and Goodwin being forced to fire Washington due to budget cuts. Unfortunately, the firing ends their relationship. Not to mention, Lenox received the results of her GSS disease test, and while she tells her brother and Archer that she tested negative, she actually tested positive and possibly faces the same tragic fate as her mother.
Finally, season 10 also teased a potential new romantic interest for Ripley as Sadie, the woman he saved from being trapped in the well with her daughter, knocks on his door. There are obvious sparks between the two as they reunite and act on their apparent crush. But how will Ripley react when the news of Asher's pregnancy gets out. Is he really not the father? If he's not, does that fact hurt him? There are still lots of questions to be answered, including how Maggie will be written out.
Is there a Chicago Med season 11 trailer?
As of this writing, NBC has not released an official trailer for Chicago Med season 11. But the network did drop a teaser promo for all three One Chicago shows on Sept. 3, which gave us our first look at Ripley finding out that Asher's pregnancy. His reaction is exactly what we were expecting it to be! The teaser features more clips from season 11 interspersed between clips from the new seasons of Fire and PD. Take a closer look at the promo in the social media post below: