Chicago Med returns next week with a tense new episode. Season 11 Episode 9, titled “Blindsided”, is scheduled to air on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The drama at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center will kick off at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (7:00 PM Central) on NBC. For viewers who miss the live broadcast, the episode will be available to stream on Peacock the next day, starting at 6:00 AM ET on Thursday, January 15.
What to Expect in Episode 9 “Blindsided”
A high-stakes medical case will drive the action in the upcoming hour. According to the official description, the episode’s central plot involves a serious road rage incident that sends three injured patients rushing into the Emergency Department, causing tensions to flare. This emergency will unfold alongside key personal stories for the main characters.
Dr. John Frost, played by Darren Barnet, will get a blast from his past. Before becoming a doctor, Frost was a television actor, and in this episode, his former TV co-star will unexpectedly resurface. This surprise visit is likely to stir up old memories and potentially complicate his current life at the hospital.
Meanwhile, Dr. Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram) and Dr. Dean Archer (Steven Weber) will face a disruption of their own. The couple, who are expecting a child together, will be caught off-guard by an unexpected arrival. This unknown visitor has the potential to shake the foundation of their already complex relationship as they navigate impending parenthood.
The official episode synopsis states: โTensions spike when a road rage incident sends three patients into the E.D. Frostโs former television co-star resurfaces. An unexpected arrival catches Hannah and Archer off-guard.โ
Where to Watch Chicago Med Season 11
NBC is the home for new episodes of Chicago Med, with the show airing as part of the “One Chicago” Wednesday night lineup. Following Chicago Med at 8/7c, Chicago Fire airs at 9/8c, and Chicago P.D. concludes the night at 10/9c.
For streaming, Peacock is the primary and official platform for Chicago Med. New episodes from the current season are added to Peacock the day after they air on NBC. This means Episode 9, “Blindsided,” will be available on Peacock on Thursday, January 15. Peacock also hosts a vast library of past seasons for viewers looking to catch up.
While Peacock has an exclusive streaming deal for new episodes, viewers can also watch episodes live if they have a subscription to a live TV streaming service that includes NBC in their local market, such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV.
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Main Cast and Returning Faces
The core medical team from Season 11 will all be on duty for this intense episode. The series continues to be led by Oliver Platt as the thoughtful Chief of Psychiatry, Dr. Daniel Charles, and S. Epatha Merkerson as the hospital’s steady leader, Sharon Goodwin.
The attending physicians in the E.D. include Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer, Jessy Schram as Dr. Hannah Asher, and Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley. Sarah Ramos stars as Dr. Caitlin Lenox, the Chief of Emergency Medicine, and Darren Barnet plays pediatric resident Dr. John Frost.
Season 11 has also seen the return of some beloved former doctors for special appearances. Both Nick Gehlfuss (Dr. Will Halstead) and Torrey DeVitto (Dr. Natalie Manning) returned earlier in the season, much to fans’ excitement. Their characters’ stories were closely tied to a medical emergency involving their son.
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