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Chicago Med S11E15 — The Cost of Living
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Chicago Med•Season 11•Episode 15

The Cost of Living

7.9/10 · 182 votesMar 18, 202642 min

Ranked #12 of 21 in Season 11•−0.1 vs season avg

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Archer confronts his own mortality while on a complex case. One patient's quirky habit baffles Charles and Theo. A fatal diagnosis shocks one of the doctors at Gaffney.

Directed byAndi Behring
Written byLauren MacKenzie, Andrew Gettens
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Steven Weber

Steven Weber

Dr. Dean Archer

Jessy Schram

Jessy Schram

Dr. Hannah Asher

Luke Mitchell

Luke Mitchell

Dr. Mitchell 'Mitch' Ripley

Sarah Ramos

Sarah Ramos

Dr. Caitlin Lenox

Darren Barnet

Darren Barnet

Dr. John Frost

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Sharon Goodwin

Oliver Platt

Oliver Platt

Dr. Daniel Charles

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Lauren MacKenzie

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Andrew Gettens

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Andi Behring

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Episode Summary

"The Cost of Living" is episode 15 of Chicago Med season 11. It scored 7.9/10 from 182 votes, ranking #12 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Andi Behring and written by Lauren MacKenzie, Andrew Gettens, it aired on March 18, 2026.

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