The network confirmed that Chicago Med will return in the fall of 2025, airing at the 8 p.m. time slot on Wednesday nights like usual, followed by Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.
The Chicago Med Season 11 premiere airs Wednesday, October 1 at 8 p.m. on NBC.
Co-showrunners Diane Frolov and Andy Schneider left after Season 9, with Allen MacDonald stepping in for Season 10.
They said in a statement, “We were honored to be chosen by Dick Wolf to run Chicago Med and have tremendously enjoyed our association with Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. We love Chicago Med and have devoted all our creative energies to it, but after nine seasons we feel it’s time for us to move on and explore other possibilities. We’ve been privileged to work with a great writing staff, production team and a brilliant cast of actors. We will miss them all.”
Allen MacDonald replaced them as executive producer and showrunner.
He previously worked on Prime Video’s Harlan Coben’s Shelter, of which he served as a co-showrunner and executive producer, while his writing credits include 13 Reasons Why, CSI and Body of Proof.
Oliver Platt (Dr. Daniel Charles, Chief of Psychiatry) – RETURNING
Oliver, who has played Dr. Daniel Charles from Season 1, is expected back for Season 11.
S. Epatha Merkerson (Sharon Goodwin, Chief of Patient and Medical Services) – RETURNING
S. Epatha, who has played Sharon Goodwin from the beginning, is expected back for Season 11.
Steven Weber (Dr. Dean Archer, Interim Chief of The ED) – RETURNING
Steven, who started as a recurring star in Season 6 before joining as a main cast member in Season 7, is expected back for Season 11 as Dr. Dean Archer.
“There’s such a connection between the actors and the crew people and the technicians and the producers and the creatives and the writers,” he told NBC Insider in a November 2024 interview. “And everybody’s so grateful to be there that it’s becoming one collection of great memories to come. We’ve had loads of laughs; there have been tears. There’s been a real bonding that happens.”
Jessy Schram (Dr. Hannah Asher) – RETURNING
Jessy, who was a recurring star in Seasons 5 and 6 as Dr. Hannah Asher before becoming a main cast member in Season 7, is expected back for Season 11.
Luke Mitchell (Dr. Mitchell Ripley) – RETURNING
The Blindspot actor first booked a recurring guest starring role in Season 9. He plays Dr. Mitch Ripley, an Emergency Department doctor with a troubled past who shares a history with Dr. Charles (Platt). He made his debut in the premiere episode of Season 9, and is expected back for Season 11.
“[Chicago Med is] the best vibe I’ve ever experienced on a set, honestly. The actor told NBC Insider last season. “And that’s really strange to say when you’re coming into a show so far into its run. It’s not what you’d expect. You’d almost expect ego or, I don’t know, people that are just turning up to work for the sake of work. But everyone really enjoys turning up to work at Chicago Med. So yeah, it’s just a joy. It’s amazing to work with such different [co-stars]. Everyone is so different as an actor and their personalities, but everyone is also so humble, and down-to-earth, and giving. The whole thing is just a pleasure.”
Sarah Ramos (E.D. Dr. Caitlin Lenox) – RETURNING
Parenthood star Sarah Ramos joined as Dr. Caitlin Lenox in Season 10, and is expected back for Season 11.
Darren Barnet (Dr. Frost) – RETURNING
Darren Barnet joined as a series regular as Dr. Frost, a new physician at Gaffney, in Season 10. He is expected back for Season 11.
Nick Gehlfuss (Dr. Will Halstead) – RETURNING AS GUEST STAR!
Nick Gehlfuss is going to return for Season 11 in a guest-starring role!
There’s no clarity on how many episodes he’ll appear in, but we know he’s coming back, per Deadline.
If you’ll recall, he starred as Dr. Will Halstead from the show’s premiere in 2015 until he left in the Season 8 finale in 2023. At that time in the show, he had reconnected with his love Dr. Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto), and he became stepdad to son Owen (Ari Morgan).
Marlyne Barrett (Maggie Lockwood, RN, ED Charge Nurse) – EXITING!
Marlyne Barrett, otherwise known as ER nurse Maggie Lockwood, will be “stepping back” for the first time since the show’s premiere in 2015.
The decision is due to “personal reasons,” per Deadline, and it is “envisioned as a temporary leave, and the hope is for her to return at some point.”
There are no further details just yet about the exit, nor how it will be explained (if at all) on the show, but stay tuned.
