The Best Episodes Written By Meridith Friedman
Every TV Episode Written by Meridith Friedman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Meridith Friedman Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Meridith Friedman is "Just as a Snake Sheds Its Skin", rated 9/10 from 2 user votes. It was "directed by Michael Berry". "Just as a Snake Sheds Its Skin" aired on 11/10/2021 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "What Happens in the Dark Always Comes to Light".
9.0/10 2 votes#1 - Just as a Snake Sheds Its Skin
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2021
Dylan's loyalty to Med and the police department is challenged when an old family friend and veteran cop exhibits concerning behavior. The annual random drug testing puts a doctor’s career in jeopardy. Ethan tries a risky old-school method on a patient. Will helps Stevie search for her mother.
Director: Michael Berry
Writer: Meridith Friedman
9.0/10 2 votes#2 - What Happens in the Dark Always Comes to Light
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2024
Frustrated with an insurance company, Ahmad takes matters into her own hands, jeopardizing Med's negotiations and Marcel's first day on the board. Charles helps a woman's depressed husband. Asher's first date takes a surprising turn.
Director: Anthony Nardolillo
Writer: Meridith Friedman
8.5/10 2 votes#3 - When Your Heart Rules Your Head
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2021
Dr. Halstead finds continued success in his trial. Dr. Charles' daughter, Anna, receives life-changing news. Noah finds himself in a situation not even April can fix.
Director: Mykelti Williamson
Writer: Meridith Friedman
8.5/10 2 votes#4 - I Could See the Writing on the Wall
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 4/5/2023
Dr. Song launches her pilot program, giving the E.D. a technological facelift. Archer clashes with Charles on a patient faking paralysis. Archer helps a pregnant mother with a heart condition.
Director: Oz Scott
Writer: Meridith Friedman
8.5/10 2 votes#5 - Might Feel Like It's Time for a Change
Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 5/17/2023
As Jack Dayton prepares to launch OR 2.0's IPO, Marcel and Grace search for data that may put a wrench in his plans. Charles helps a schizophrenic patient who is anxious about prom. Asher clashes with Abrams when his wife becomes her patient.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: Meridith Friedman
8.0/10 2 votes#6 - The Ground Shifts Beneath Us
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2020
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
Writer: Meridith Friedman
8.0/10 2 votes#7 - Fathers and Mothers, Daughters and Sons
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 3/10/2021
Ethan hires an old Navy colleague to join him in the ED. A final custody hearing threatens to separate Charles and his daughter. Maggie must make a choice that will change Auggie's life.
Director: John Polson
Writer: Meridith Friedman
8.0/10 2 votes#8 - Be the Change You Want to See
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2021
Dylan and Will deal with a dishonest patient whose lupus is in remission. A wealthy donor makes inappropriate advances toward Stevie. Vanessa, Crockett and Charles try to convince a young woman to have life-saving surgery.
Director: Mykelti Williamson
Writer: Meridith Friedman
7.7/10 3 votes#9 - Forever Hold Your Peace
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/2019
Caroline has news to share, forcing Dr. Charles to make a serious decision about their relationship. Maggie meets her sister's new boyfriend, but discovers danger may lie ahead. Dr. Rhodes experiences a devastating loss while Dr. Choi and April are faced with an unexpected challenge that strengthens their relationship.
Director: Charles S. Carroll
Writer: Meridith Friedman
7.5/10 2 votes#10 - Old Flames, New Sparks
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2019
Halstead treats a woman on the verge of freezing to death. Dr. Charles' ex-wife receives some concerning news. Choi handles a lymphoma patient with viral meningitis and a complicated family. Manning makes a house call.
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: Meridith Friedman
7.5/10 2 votes#11 - On Days Like Today... Silver Linings Become Lifelines
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 2/22/2023
Goodwin and Charles clash as negotiations drag on between the administration and the custodial workers' union. Asher fights to keep a mother and her newborn baby together.
Director: Nicole Rubio
Writer: Meridith Friedman
7.3/10 7 votes#12 - Lesser of Two Evils
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2018
Dr. Manning and Dr. Halstead become skeptical of a patient's injuries when the victim of a car accident is brought into the hospital. Ethan and April have a difficult time understanding Emily's attachment to her boyfriend despite recent developments. Will and Natalie brace for their joint bachelor/bachelorette party.
Director: Martha Mitchell
Writer: Meridith Friedman
7.0/10 2 votes#13 - Judge Not, for You Will Be Judged
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 4/13/2022
Archer and Asher clash over a patient with close ties to Goodwin. After a patient is shot during a home invasion, Scott and Marcel help with the investigation. Maggie and Halstead work to protect a patient who is in the country illegally.
Director: Nicole Rubio
Writer: Meridith Friedman
7.0/10 2 votes#14 - Everyone's Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2022
Halstead and Marcel facilitate a trans-organ exchange. Asher and Cuevas help a sexual assault survivor. Choi and Archer treat a patient whose case could expose a fraudulent doctor.
Director: Jonathan Brown
Writer: Meridith Friedman
6.5/10 4 votes#15 - Who Can You Trust
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2019
Halstead takes heat for making an unauthorized move to treat his pregnant patient. Choi becomes personally invested when treating a homeless veteran. Rhodes and Bekker deal with a patient who desperately needs a liver transplant.
Director: Charles S. Carroll
Writer: Meridith Friedman
5.3/10 3 votes#16 - It's All in the Family
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2019
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 Rubio
Writer: Meridith Friedman