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Chicago Med S11E9 — Blindsided
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Chicago Med•Season 11•Episode 9

Blindsided

7.9/10 · 196 votesJan 14, 202643 min

Ranked #10 of 21 in Season 11•−0.1 vs season avg

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Tensions spike when a road rage incident sends three patients into the ED. Frost's former television co-star resurfaces. An unexpected arrival catches Asher and Archer off guard.

Directed byCherie Nowlan
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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Cherie Nowlan

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Episode Summary

"Blindsided" is episode 9 of Chicago Med season 11. It scored 7.9/10 from 196 votes, ranking #10 of 21 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Cherie Nowlan and written by Lauren MacKenzie, Andrew Gettens, it aired on January 14, 2026.

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