The BEST episodes written by Meridith Friedman

Spin a Yarn, Get Stuck in Your Own String
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7.82
295 votes

#1 - Spin a Yarn, Get Stuck in Your Own String

Chicago Med - Season 9 - Episode 9

Ripley and Charles treat members of a cult. Ahmad's suspension takes an unexpected toll on Marcel. Abrams' 5-month-old son lands in the E.D. under questionable circumstances.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves
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7.80
218 votes

#2 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Chicago Med - Season 10 - Episode 19

Maggie and Goodwin's friendship is tested as tensions rise during the nurses' union's negotiations with the hospital. Ripley and Archer treat a skateboarder struck by an emergency vehicle. Frost helps a young boy abandoned by his mother.

The Ground Shifts Beneath Us
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7.80
617 votes

#3 - The Ground Shifts Beneath Us

Chicago Med - Season 5 - Episode 11

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.

It's All in the Family
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7.73
675 votes

#4 - It's All in the Family

Chicago Med - Season 5 - Episode 6

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.

Forever Hold Your Peace
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7.72
672 votes

#5 - Forever Hold Your Peace

Chicago Med - Season 4 - Episode 21

Caroline shares news that forces Dr. Charles to make a serious decision about their relationship. Maggie meets her sister’s new boyfriend but danger may lie ahead. Dr. Rhodes experiences a huge loss. Dr. Choi and April face an unexpected challenge.

Might Feel Like It's Time for a Change
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7.72
340 votes

#6 - Might Feel Like It's Time for a Change

Chicago Med - Season 8 - Episode 21

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.

Old Flames, New Sparks
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7.71
696 votes

#7 - Old Flames, New Sparks

Chicago Med - Season 4 - Episode 16

Natalie and Will grow further apart. Daniel struggles to come to terms with his feelings toward his ex-wife. The personal issues between Connor and Ava continue to cause problems at the hospital.

In the Name of Love
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7.70
539 votes

#8 - In the Name of Love

Chicago Med - Season 5 - Episode 18

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.

Who Can You Trust
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7.70
689 votes

#9 - Who Can You Trust

Chicago Med - Season 4 - Episode 11

Will adjusts to hospital life in the aftermath of his recent undercover activities. Ethan and April’s personal relationship starts to interfere with their working situation. Dr. Charles and Dr. Manning collaborate on a patient suffering from Alzheimer’s. Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Bekker have a difference of opinion in dealing with a woman in desperate need of a kidney transplant.

Cut Me Open
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7.69
270 votes

#10 - Cut Me Open

Chicago Fire - Season 13 - Episode 20

With the crew stretched thin, a performance efficiency expert evaluates Firehouse 51. Kidd and Severide bond with the mother of the baby they hope to adopt.

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Mountains and Molehills
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7.67
1012 votes

#11 - Mountains and Molehills

Chicago Med - Season 3 - Episode 5

When a young woman with HIV symptoms and no insurance refuses to take the test, Goodwin and Dr. Choi attempt to treat her without taking a toll on the hospital’s resources. Natalie and Will try to diagnose a young girl with increasing paralysis. Noah deals with his first death as a resident and takes it upon himself to inform the family. Sarah continues to avoid work as her fear over the hospital’s security increases.

In the Wake
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7.66
247 votes

#12 - In the Wake

Chicago Med - Season 10 - Episode 12

Goodwin struggles with the psychological aftermath of her attack. Ripley treats a patient with helicopter parents. An ED staffer makes a mistake that may cost them their job.

Best Laid Plans
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7.65
946 votes

#13 - Best Laid Plans

Chicago Med - Season 3 - Episode 13

Dr. Halstead and Dr. Manning are at odds over the care of a vegetative man; Dr. Rhodes goes behind Dr. Bekker’s back to get his patient at the top of the transplant list; a woman in the waiting room falls asleep and won’t wake up.

What Happens in the Dark Always Comes to Light
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7.64
323 votes

#14 - What Happens in the Dark Always Comes to Light

Chicago Med - Season 9 - Episode 3

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.

What a Tangled Web We Weave
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7.63
399 votes

#15 - What a Tangled Web We Weave

Chicago Med - Season 6 - Episode 13

An auto accident sends Sharon into a spiral as she tries to help a young boy and his mother. Natalie's secretive behavior begins to draw the attention of Crocket and Will.

Lesser of Two Evils
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7.63
754 votes

#16 - Lesser of Two Evils

Chicago Med - Season 4 - Episode 6

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.

And Now We Come to the End
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7.63
376 votes

#17 - And Now We Come to the End

Chicago Med - Season 7 - Episode 22

Will and Hannah clash over a patient in need of a kidney transplant. Crockett is faced with a tough decision when Blake is in surgery. Ethan and Archer treat the son of Med's general counsel. Med's family grows.

Reality Leaves a Lot to the Imagination
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7.63
392 votes

#18 - Reality Leaves a Lot to the Imagination

Chicago Med - Season 7 - Episode 13

Scott and Archer diagnose a pregnant woman with a serious infection. Maggie receives shocking news. Halstead and Charles question an elderly patient's Alzheimer's diagnosis. In an effort to help a patient, Marcel takes a risk.

Everyone's Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About
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7.63
426 votes

#19 - Everyone's Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About

Chicago Med - Season 8 - Episode 8

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. Grant and Maggie take a trip down memory lane.

I Could See the Writing on the Wall
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7.62
341 votes

#20 - I Could See the Writing on the Wall

Chicago Med - Season 8 - Episode 18

Dr. Grace Song launches her pilot program, giving the E.D. a technological facelift. As his health worsens, Archer clashes with Charles on a patient faking paralysis. Archer helps a pregnant mother with a heart condition.

Blurred Lines
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7.61
257 votes

#21 - Blurred Lines

Chicago Med - Season 10 - Episode 4

A familiar face returns to the ED. Ripley and Charles treat a woman with a rare disorder. Frost suspects that his patient's father is lying about his daughter's condition.

An Inconvenient Truth
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7.61
971 votes

#22 - An Inconvenient Truth

Chicago Med - Season 3 - Episode 16

After taking the lead on a surgery, Dr. Bekker feels the heat after something goes wrong. Dr. Manning and Dr. Charles are faced with a tough decision concerning the gender of a 9-year-old girl. April and Dr. Reese rush to find the son of a dying patient. Goodwin’s godson is admitted to the hospital.

Just as a Snake Sheds Its Skin
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7.61
433 votes

#23 - Just as a Snake Sheds Its Skin

Chicago Med - Season 7 - Episode 8

Scott's loyalty to Med and the police department is challenged. The annual random drug testing puts a doctor's career in jeopardy. Choi tries a risky old-school method on a patient. Halstead helps Hammer search for her mother.

Winning the Battle, But Still Losing the War
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7.60
404 votes

#24 - Winning the Battle, But Still Losing the War

Chicago Med - Season 8 - Episode 3

Charles and Cuevas clash over the treatment of a paranoid patient. Choi treats a pregnant patient from Asher's past. Marcel and Taylor help a man who needs a risky neurosurgery.

On Days Like Today... Silver Linings Become Lifelines
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7.57
375 votes

#25 - On Days Like Today... Silver Linings Become Lifelines

Chicago Med - Season 8 - Episode 14

Crockett relies on O.R. 2.0 to save a construction worker’s severed hand. Charles and Goodwin clash as negotiations drag on between the administration and the custodial workers’ union. Hannah fights to keep a mother and her newborn baby together.

Fathers and Mothers, Daughters and Sons
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441 votes

#26 - Fathers and Mothers, Daughters and Sons

Chicago Med - Season 6 - Episode 8

Ethan hires an old Navy colleague to join him in the ED. A final custody hearing threatens to separate Daniel and his daughter. Maggie must make a choice that will change Auggie's life.

Judge Not, For You Will Be Judged
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7.56
380 votes

#27 - Judge Not, For You Will Be Judged

Chicago Med - Season 7 - Episode 18

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.

Be the Change You Want to See
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445 votes

#28 - Be the Change You Want to See

Chicago Med - Season 7 - Episode 3

Scott and Will deal with a dishonest patient whose lupus is in remission. A wealthy donor makes inappropriate advances toward Stevie. Vanessa, Marcel and Daniel try to convince a young woman to have life-saving surgery.

When Your Heart Rules Your Head
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467 votes

#29 - When Your Heart Rules Your Head

Chicago Med - Season 6 - Episode 5

Will finds continued success in his trial. Daniel's daughter receives life-changing news. Noah finds himself in a situation not even April can fix.