8.4

Chicago Med•Season 12•Episode 1

Shots Fired

8.4/10 · 85 votesOct 7, 202642 min

Ranked #2 of 2 in Season 12•−0.4 vs season avg

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Gunshots at a wedding lead to chaos in the E.D. Goodwin defends herself under threat of being fired. Hannah makes a decision while on maternity leave.

Directed byAnna Dokoza

Written byAllen MacDonald

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Cast7

Steven Weber

Dr. Dean Archer

Jessy Schram

Dr. Hannah Asher

Luke Mitchell

Dr. Mitchell 'Mitch' Ripley

Sarah Ramos

Dr. Caitlin Lenox

Darren Barnet

Dr. John Frost

S. Epatha Merkerson

Sharon Goodwin

Oliver Platt

Dr. Daniel Charles

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Anna Dokoza

Director

Allen MacDonald

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Shots Fired" is episode 1 of Chicago Med season 12. It scored 8.4/10 from 85 votes, ranking #2 of 2 episodes this season (season average 8.8). Directed by Anna Dokoza and written by Allen MacDonald, it aired on October 7, 2026.

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