The Best Episodes of Chicago Med Season 5

#1 Fan Favorite
7.9/10(460 votes)
#1 - Never Going Back to Normal
S5:E19/25/2019
Will and Natalie battle for their lives after a car accident. An investigation is launched following the suspicious death of Cornelius Rhodes. Maggie receives life-changing news. Dr. Charles cuts his honeymoon short to tend to a patient.
Director:Michael Pressman
Writers:Andrew Schneider, Diane Frolov
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Director:Michael Pressman
Writers:Andrew Schneider, Diane Frolov
7.8/10(379 votes)
#2 - We're Lost in the Dark
S5:E210/2/2019
A power outage at Med puts multiple patients at risk and tests the skills of the staff and their enthusiastic med students; Natalie returns following her traumatic brain injury; Ethan and April wonder if a family is in their future.
Director:Alex Chapple
Writer:Jeff Drayer
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Director:Alex Chapple
Writer:Jeff Drayer
7.7/10(371 votes)
#3 - In the Valley of the Shadows
S5:E310/9/2019
Dr. Choi and Dr. Charles have difficult decisions to make as a dying man tries to preserve his life with a controversial scientific method. Dr. Marcel and April clash over how to handle a mysterious patient. Will questions Natalie’s capabilities.
Director:Charles S. Carroll
Writer:Stephen Hootstein
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Director:Charles S. Carroll
Writer:Stephen Hootstein
8.3/10(557 votes)
#4 - Infection, Part II (II)
S5:E410/16/2019
Dr. Manning's actions with a recent patient lead to serious repercussions. April and Noah disagree over a patient who is injured after a beating. Dr. Charles is visited by a childhood friend with a surprising revelation. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S08E04 Infection (I). It continues on Chicago PD S07E04 Infection, Part III (III).
Director:Michael Pressman
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Michael Pressman
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(350 votes)
#5 - Got a Friend in Me
S5:E510/23/2019
Dr. Choi and Dr. Marcel don't see eye-to-eye over the treatment of a patient's chronic pain and rumors start to circulate about Maggie. Dr. Manning works to help a young boy, but her treatment suggestions are challenged by the parents who believe in only using holistic remedies.
Director:John Polson
Writer:Eli Talbert
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Director:John Polson
Writer:Eli Talbert
7.3/10(372 votes)
#6 - It's All in the Family
S5:E610/30/2019
Dr. Manning's actions with a recent patient lead to serious repercussions. April and Noah disagree over a patient who is injured after a beating. Dr. Charles is visited by a childhood friend with a surprising revelation.
Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
Writers:Safura Fadavi, Meridith Friedman
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Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
Writers:Safura Fadavi, Meridith Friedman

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7.6/10(353 votes)
#7 - Who Knows What Tomorrow Brings
S5:E711/6/2019
Dr. Charles and Dr. Halstead sink their teeth into a bloodthirsty case. Dr. Marcel and Maggie throw a traditional crawfish boil for the staff. A new relationship blossoms while another is left on rocky ground.
Director:Jerry Levine
Writers:Paul R. Puri, Daniel Sinclair
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Director:Jerry Levine
Writers:Paul R. Puri, Daniel Sinclair
7.8/10(345 votes)
#8 - Too Close to the Sun
S5:E811/13/2019
Maggie gets unsettling news about a new friend and breaks protocol to support him. One of the doctors from the Med family is rushed into emergency surgery after a violent assault. A social media influencer lets his users vote on medical advice, forcing Dr. Charles to make a decision.
Director:Michael Berry
Writers:Joseph Sousa, Danny Weiss
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Director:Michael Berry
Writers:Joseph Sousa, Danny Weiss
8.0/10(366 votes)
#9 - I Can't Imagine the Future
S5:E911/20/2019
April receives unfortunate news that makes her question her future with Ethan. Dr. Charles and Maggie see tough times on the horizon. Natalie’s memory from the accident starts to return.
Director:Charles S. Carroll
Writers:Andrew Schneider, Diane Frolov
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Director:Charles S. Carroll
Writers:Andrew Schneider, Diane Frolov
7.9/10(357 votes)
#10 - Guess It Doesn't Matter Anymore
S5:E101/8/2020
Dr. Halstead's world is thrown into turmoil when a former patient resurfaces. April has a secret she considers confessing to Ethan. Dr. Charles tries to maintain his focus during a difficult time.
Director:Mykelti Williamson
Writers:Stephen Hootstein, Gabriel L. Feinberg
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Director:Mykelti Williamson
Writers:Stephen Hootstein, Gabriel L. Feinberg
8.1/10(355 votes)
#11 - The Ground Shifts Beneath Us
S5:E111/15/2020
After a major accident at O'Hare, the E.D. is concerned one of their own is in mortal danger. Will's proposal for a safe injection site goes to the board for consideration. Natalie and Goodwin become concerned for Gwen.
Director:Martha Mitchell
Writers:Safura Fadavi, Meridith Friedman
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Director:Martha Mitchell
Writers:Safura Fadavi, Meridith Friedman
7.9/10(342 votes)
#12 - Leave the Choice to Solomon
S5:E121/22/2020
The team deals with the aftermath of a school bus crash. Dr. Charles worries Dr. Halstead is putting his medical license in jeopardy. Maggie helps a friend in need.
Director:Milena Govich
Writer:Jeff Drayer
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Director:Milena Govich
Writer:Jeff Drayer
7.8/10(330 votes)
#13 - Pain Is for the Living
S5:E132/5/2020
Two brothers in critical condition are rushed into the hospital by their parents, leaving Dr. Choi, April and Dr. Charles to tend to their care and left to piece together what actually transpired. Dr. Manning becomes suspicious of a new mother entering the E.D. Dr. Halstead’s tireless activities at the safe injection site start to take a toll on his work.
Director:Vincent Misiano
Writer:Eli Talbert
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Director:Vincent Misiano
Writer:Eli Talbert
7.8/10(314 votes)
#14 - It May Not Be Forever
S5:E142/12/2020
Dr. Manning and Dr. Marcel disagree over an abusive husband. Dr. Halstead struggles with ethics and his decision to work at the safe injection site. Dr. Charles and Elsa reveal a misdiagnosis that may change a family’s life.
Director:Elodie Keene
Writers:Paul R. Puri, Daniel Sinclair
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Director:Elodie Keene
Writers:Paul R. Puri, Daniel Sinclair
7.5/10(338 votes)
#15 - I Will Do No Harm
S5:E152/26/2020
Dr. Charles and Dr. Manning treat a patient who is fully invested in pretending to be someone other than himself. Noah begins to doubt his abilities as a doctor. Dr. Marcel and Dr. Choi are faced with a tough ethical decision. Dr. Halstead puts his faith in an addict.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.9/10(339 votes)
#16 - Who Should Be the Judge
S5:E163/4/2020
A convicted murderer’s escape hits close to home when several members of the team find themselves in danger. Dr. Charles and Dr. Halstead continue to clash over patient treatment plans. Dr. Choi and April discover the truth about a patient’s scam. Maggie finally receives some good news.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.9/10(350 votes)
#17 - The Ghosts of the Past
S5:E173/18/2020
Dr. Manning and Dr. Charles assist in a complicated case helping a 4-year old who they quickly learn is no stranger to the ED. Dr. Marcel and Dr. Choi tend to a police officer with a mysterious gunshot wound to the abdomen. Relationships are put to the test as secrets are revealed.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(329 votes)
#18 - In the Name of Love
S5:E183/25/2020
Dr. Charles and Goodwin fear Dr. Halstead is repeating his past mistakes when a patient with early-onset Alzheimer’s is brought into the E.D. Maggie and Ben become concerned when one of Ben’s students is admitted. Dr. Manning and Dr. Marcel treat a terminally ill patient and disagree over the best course of action.
Director:SJ Main Muñoz
Writer:Unknown
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Director:SJ Main Muñoz
Writer:Unknown
7.6/10(310 votes)
#19 - Just a River in Egypt
S5:E194/8/2020
Dr. Charles evaluates a 15-year old who is brought into the E.D. after an apparent fall off an overpass. Will sides with Dr. Asher on a risky treatment plan. Tensions run high between Dr. Choi and Dr. Marcel.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(329 votes)
#20 - A Needle in the Heart
S5:E204/15/2020
Dr. Crockett is visited by two New Orleans detectives who have questions about his past. Dr. Choi puts his life in danger to save a child. Dr. Charles gives fatherly advice to his young daughter.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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