Chicago Med season 9

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Chicago Med
Season 9
Showrunners
No. of episodes13
Release
Original network NBC
Original releaseJanuary 17 (2024-01-17) 
May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The ninth season of Chicago Med , an American medical drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Peter Jankowski, Andrew Schneider and Diane Frolov, was ordered on April 10, 2023, by NBC. [1] The season premiered on January 17, 2024 and concluded on May 22, 2024. [2] The season contained 13 episodes. [3] The season was affected by strikes undertaken by the Writers Guild of America (which began on May 2 and ended on September 27) [4] and SAG-AFTRA (which began on July 14 and ended on November 9).

Contents

Cast

Main characters

Recurring characters

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [3] [5] Directed byWritten by [6] Original air date [3] [5] Prod.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1641"Row, Row, Row Your Boat On a Rocky Sea"Anna Dokoza Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider January 17, 2024 (2024-01-17)9016.93 [7]
Dr. Charles has his suspicions when the E.D. welcome the newest member Dr. Ripley. The hospital is put on high alert when a multi car pile up results in a flood of patients. Meanwhile, Dr. Archer begins to have doubts about his a kidney transplant.
1652"This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us"Tess MaloneTeleplay by: Stephen Hootstein
Story by: Stephen Hootstein & Danny Weiss
January 24, 2024 (2024-01-24)9026.61 [8]
On the day of his kidney transplant, Dr. Archer deals with his ex-wife, who is trying to put a stop to the procedure. Dr. Marcel has his hands full with the new first-year resident Dr. Ahmad who is already beginning to break hospital protocol. Meanwhile, Dr. Charles goes the extra mile to mend his friendship with Dr. Ripley.
1663"What Happens in the Dark Always Comes to Light"Anthony NardolilloMeridith FriedmanJanuary 31, 2024 (2024-01-31)9036.62 [9]
Dr. Ahmed asks for Dr. Marcel's advice when she begins to fight with a patient's insurance company when it refuses to pay for surgery that the patient needs and will die without. Meanwhile, Dr. Charles tends to a patient who lies about an injury in order for their husband to be admitted for a possible suicide attempt. Sharon begins to have doubts about making her new relationship public. Also, Dr. Asher deals with the consequences of a one night stand.
1674"These Are Not the Droids You Are Looking For"Sharon LewisEli TalbertFebruary 7, 2024 (2024-02-07)9046.45 [10]
After recovering from his kidney transplant, Dr. Archer deals with the result of Dr. Ahmed's impulsive actions and with a patient with a hereditary heart condition. Meanwhile, Sharon learns that her grandson has been rushed to the ED after a fall. Dr. Ahmed and Maggie treat a patient who is on a cross country adventure. Also, Dr. Asher helps a person, whom she met in the ED, with a medical condition.
1685"I Make a Promise, I Will Never Leave You"Anna DokozaDiane Frolov & Andrew SchneiderFebruary 21, 2024 (2024-02-21)9056.30 [11]
Dr. Archer tends to a patient, one his son Sean's peers at the rehab center where Sean is employed. Meanwhile, Sharon asks for Dr. Charles' advice to get her ex-husband Bert to get tested to see what is wrong with him. Also, Dr. Asher tends to a patient who has been improperly treated for a miscarriage following restrictive changes in the reproductive care laws in her state.
1696"I Told Myself That I Was Done With You" Michael Pressman Gabriel L. Feinberg & Ryan Michael JohnsonFebruary 28, 2024 (2024-02-28)9066.37 [12]
Dr. Marcel and Dr. Ahmed have a disagreement when treating a patient with a blood clot. Dr. Archer and Maggie deal with a child patient's mother while treating an ulcer. Dr. Ripley treats a patient from his past. Meanwhile, Sharon learns Bert's test results.
1707"Step on a Crack and Break Your Mother's Back"Gonzalo AmatDanny Weiss & Lily DahlMarch 20, 2024 (2024-03-20)9076.32 [13]
Dr. Charles and Dr. Ripley tend to a patient who has a severe case of OCD. Dr. Marcel and Dr. Washington have a disagreement over whether to treat a patient with radiation or surgery when the patient's cancer returns. Meanwhile, Dr. Archer and Dr. Asher tend to a patient who has a foreign object in her heart.
1718"A Penny for Your Thoughts, Dollar for Your Dreams" Joanna Kerns Teleplay by: Stephen Hootstein
Story by: Stephen Hootstein & Eli Jarmel
March 27, 2024 (2024-03-27)9086.03 [14]
Dr. Archer, Dr. Asher and Dr. Charles deal with a pregnant patient's husband who claims to have the ability to telepathically communicate with his unborn child. Dr. Ahmad and Dr. Marcel tend to a patient who has been on a lung transplant waitlist for three years. Soon after, a criminal comes into the ED who might be a match for the patient. Dr. Charles asks Dr. Ripley to help his girlfriend's brother who presents with a dislocated shoulder.
1729"Spin A Yarn, Get Stuck In Your Own String"Anna DokozaTeleplay by: Meridith Friedman
Story by: Meridith Friedman & Ashley Bower
April 3, 2024 (2024-04-03)9096.36 [15]
Dr. Ripley and Dr. Charles deal with a patient who is a member of a cult who refuses treatment from a car accident while the former deals with an impending lawsuit for malpractice. Dr. Asher and Dr. Archer are put in an uncomfortable position with an infant patient, Dr. Abrams' child, suffering from a serious fracture. Meanwhile, Dr. Marcel begins to lash out at his fellow residents following Dr. Ahmed's suspension. Also, Sharon contemplates letting her family meet Dr. Washington.
17310"You Might Just Find You Get What You Need"Bethany RooneyEli TalbertMay 1, 2024 (2024-05-01)9105.61 [16]
After transferring a heart to another hospital, Maggie and Dr. Loren's helicopter is forced to make an emergency landing in the middle of nowhere all the while Dr. Loren is dealt with an internal injury. Meanwhile, Dr. Charles looks into a patients wife who is suspected of a suicide attempt by jumping out of a window. Dr. Archer tends to a patient who is under the influence of pcp. Also, Dr. Asher tends to a patient with a respiratory issue.
17411"I Think There is Something You're Not Telling Me" Brian Tee Gabriel L. Feinberg & Ryan Michael JohnsonMay 8, 2024 (2024-05-08)9115.65 [17]
Dr. Ripley has his plate full with dealing with a lawsuit deposition with Dr. Charles' brother in law and trying to keep his old friends cancer diagnosis from his pregnant girlfriend who is rushed into the ED with pregnancy complications. Meanwhile, Dr. Charles and a new med student tend to a patient who has undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Also, Dr. Archer works with Dr. Loren to be a new trauma surgeon.
17512"Get By With a Little Help From My Friends"Jonathan BrownDanny Weiss & Lily DahlMay 15, 2024 (2024-05-15)9125.49 [18]
Dr. Marcel is forced to make a decision after when a scheduled surgery for a liver transplant is postponed when the child receiver has undiagnosed toe infection. Dr. Asher is forced to deliver a baby at 29 weeks. Meanwhile, Dr. Charles and Maggie are worried for a burn unit nurse when the latter discovers cut marks on her arms. Sharon tries to make a decision when it comes to the wellbeing of her ex husband Bert and scolds Dr. Archer for coming down too hard of the new student doctors.
17613"I Think I Know You, but Do I Really?"Anna DokozaDiane Frolov & Andrew SchneiderMay 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)9135.49 [19]
Dr. Charles and Dr. Ripley deal with a prisoner patient who has undiagnosed dementia. Dr. Asher tends to a pregnant patient with a leg injury. Dr. Archer clashes with Sean when one of the latter's sponsors falls of the wagon. Meanwhile, Sharon considers a difficult decision for Bert's wellbeing. Also, Dr. Marcel deals with the fallout with his child patient who did not receive the kidney transplant.

Production

Casting

On November 29, 2023, it was announced that Luke Mitchell would join the series in a recurring role with the potential to be expanded to a series regular. [20]

Filming

It was announced on March 8, 2024, that former cast member Brian Tee would return to direct the eleventh episode of the season. [21]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of Chicago Med season 9
No.TitleAir date Rating
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
1"Row Row Row Your Boat on a Rocky Sea"January 17, 20240.66.93 [7]
2"This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us"January 24, 20240.66.61 [8]
3"What Happens in the Dark Always Comes to Light"January 31, 20240.56.62 [9]
4"These Are Not the Droids You Are Looking For"February 7, 20240.56.45 [10]
5"I Make a Promise, I Will Never Leave You"February 21, 20240.56.88 [11]
6"I Told Myself That I Was Done With You"February 28, 20240.56.37 [12]
7"Step on a Crack and Break Your Mother's Back"March 20, 20240.56.32 [13]
8"A Penny for Your Thoughts, Dollar for Your Dreams"March 27, 20240.46.03 [14]
9"Spin A Yarn, Get Stuck In Your Own String"April 3, 20240.56.36 [15]
10"You Might Just Find You Get What You Need"May 1, 20240.45.61 [16]
11"I Think There's is Something Your Not Telling Me"May 8, 20240.45.65 [17]
12"Get By With a Little Help From My Friends"May 15, 20240.45.49 [18]
13"I Think I Know You, but Do I Really?"May 22, 20240.45.49 [19]

Notes

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