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The Best Episodes of Chicago Med Season 5

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 4 - Infection, Part II (II)
    8.4/10(592 votes)

    S5:E4

    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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  2. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 11 - The Ground Shifts Beneath Us
    8.1/10(379 votes)

    S5:E11

    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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  3. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 9 - I Can't Imagine the Future
    8.0/10(390 votes)

    S5:E9

    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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  4. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 1 - Never Going Back to Normal
    7.9/10(491 votes)

    S5:E1

    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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  5. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 10 - Guess It Doesn't Matter Anymore
    7.9/10(380 votes)

    S5:E10

    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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  6. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 16 - Who Should Be the Judge
    7.9/10(357 votes)

    S5:E16

    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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  7. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 17 - The Ghosts of the Past
    7.9/10(369 votes)

    S5:E17

    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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  8. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 2 - We're Lost in the Dark
    7.8/10(402 votes)

    S5:E2

    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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  9. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 5 - Got a Friend in Me
    7.8/10(372 votes)

    S5:E5

    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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  10. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 8 - Too Close to the Sun
    7.8/10(369 votes)

    S5:E8

    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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  11. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 12 - Leave the Choice to Solomon
    7.8/10(364 votes)

    S5:E12

    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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  12. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 13 - Pain Is for the Living
    7.8/10(349 votes)

    S5:E13

    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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  13. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 18 - In the Name of Love
    7.8/10(347 votes)

    S5:E18

    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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  14. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 20 - A Needle in the Heart
    7.8/10(350 votes)

    S5:E20

    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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  15. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 3 - In the Valley of the Shadows
    7.7/10(397 votes)

    S5:E3

    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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  16. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 14 - It May Not Be Forever
    7.7/10(333 votes)

    S5:E14

    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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  17. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 7 - Who Knows What Tomorrow Brings
    7.6/10(376 votes)

    S5:E7

    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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  18. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 15 - I Will Do No Harm
    7.5/10(356 votes)

    S5:E15

    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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  19. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 19 - Just a River in Egypt
    7.5/10(331 votes)

    S5:E19

    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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  20. Chicago Med Season 5 Episode 6 - It's All in the Family
    7.3/10(395 votes)

    S5:E6

    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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Infection, Part II (II)" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Med" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 592 votes. Directed by Michael Pressman and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/16/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Ground Shifts Beneath Us".