When will Chicago Med Season 8 return to NBC? Continue reading to find out.
As the year comes to an end, the One Chicago franchise appears to be becoming more fascinating with each season. We know for a fact that the majority of the viewers of this captivating American medical drama have been keeping up with the show for a while, and you might be wondering when the next episode will air.
If you are one of them, then you’ve come to the right spot, as we’ve compiled all the necessary information to get a head start on the forthcoming episodes. So, if you’re looking for information about the likely release date and plot, then look no further! Here is everything we know so far about when Chicago Med Season 8 will resume its run on NBC.
Chicago Med Season 8: When will new episodes begin airing on NBC?
Unfortunately, the new episodes will not return on the network in December 2022, so fans will have to wait a little longer which is for another month. The last episode gave us only a glimpse into their wedding, but they were excited to exchange their vows which has made the show more exciting for the viewers to stream the show further. So, the series will return to premiere its remaining episodes scheduled as, “Winter Premiere,” starting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
The tenth episode will premiere at the same time slot of 8 pm (ET/PT), followed by Chicago Fire at 9 pm (ET/PT), and then conclude with Chicago P.D. at 10 pm (ET/PT) on NBC. The runtime of each episode is approximately 40 to 43 minutes. As of December 19, 2022, we would like to bring attention to the fact that the official title and synopsis of the upcoming episodes have not been released. So, we suggest taking a look at the official promo to get an idea about the story below:
Chicago Med Season 8: A quick recap of the season so far
Here’s what we know about Chicago Med Season 8 episodes thus far if you haven’t been able to catch up with the episodes.
Episode 1: How Do You Begin to Count the Losses – September 21, 2022: The episode is directed by Michael Pressman and written by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider. It was viewed by an estimated 6.59 million US viewers. According to the official synopsis, “In the aftermath of Halstead’s apartment fire, Marcel, Choi, and Archer work together to try to save the survivors; Charles and Med’s new fellow, Cuevas, helps a paranoid patient; Scott makes a life-changing decision.”
Episode 2: (Caught Between) The Wrecking Ball and the Butterfly – September 28, 2022: The episode is directed by Nicole Rubio, and the teleplay is written by Stephen Hootstein. The story is written by Stephen Hootstein & Danny Weiss. It was viewed by an estimated 6.64 million US viewers. According to the official synopsis, “Supply chain disruptions dramatically impact Med, causing Marcel to clash with other doctors; Maggie reveals something to Ben; Choi and Archer help a patient with ALS.”
Episode 3: Winning the Battle, but Still Losing the War – October 5, 2022: The episode is directed by Charles Carroll, and the teleplay is written by Meridith Friedman & Ryan Michael Johnson. The story is written by Meridith Friedman & Gabrielle Fulton Ponder. It was viewed by an estimated 6.88 million US viewers. According to the official synopsis, “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 risky neurosurgery.”
Episode 4: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Teacher – October 12, 2022: The episode is directed by Nicole Rubio and written by Daniel Sinclair. It was viewed by an estimated 6.75 million US viewers. According to the official synopsis, “When a subway train goes off the tracks, Marcel volunteers to help the victims; Taylor and Halstead must decide if they’re willing to risk their jobs to save a patient; Asher and Archer clash over a pregnant patient.”
Episode 5: Yep, This is the World We Live In – October 19, 2022: The episode is directed by X. Dean Lim and written by Eli Talbert. It was viewed by an estimated 6.88 million US viewers. According to the official synopsis, “The effects of the supply chain shortages continue to impact the ED when Taylor’s drug dealer reappears; one of the victims of the recent train crash needs a transplant, forcing Marcel to improvise; Charles and Cuevas help a patient with amnesia.”
Episode 6: Mamma Said There Would Be Days Like This – November 2, 2022: The episode is directed by Timothy Busfield and written by Gabriel L. Feinberg and Lily Dahl. It was viewed by an estimated 6.58 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episode states, “Marcel adjusts to his newfound fame when he helps Halstead treat a local restaurant owner; Choi, Charles, and Goodwin aid a new mother who is worried about hurting her baby; Maggie and Taylor clash with a patient who is eager to get back to work.”
Episode 7: The Clothes Make the Man… Or Do They? – November 9, 2022: The episode is directed by Anthony Nardolillo and written by Stephen Hootstein and Danny Weiss. It was viewed by an estimated 6.03 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episode states, “Med runs out of scrubs, forcing the staff to improvise; the life of Archer’s son is in danger; Marcel and Charles help a kidney transplant patient experiencing psychosis; Asher and Halstead grow closer.”
Episode 8: Everyone’s Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About – November 16, 2022: The episode is directed by Jonathan Brown and written by Meridith Friedman & Gabrielle Fulton Ponder. It was viewed by an estimated 6.73 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episode states, “Med runs out of scrubs, forcing the staff to improvise; the life of Archer’s son is in danger; Marcel and Charles help a kidney transplant patient experiencing psychosis; Asher and Halstead grow closer.”
Episode 9: This Could Be the Start of Something New – December 7, 2022: The episode is directed by Nicole Rubio and written by Diane Frolov, and Andrew Schneider. The official synopsis of the episode states, “Halstead relies on Marcel and Med’s newly donated OR 2.0 to save his patient; Charles helps an elderly, confused patient who’s mourning the loss of his high school sweetheart; as their wedding day approaches, Choi and April run into some roadblocks.”
Chicago Med Season 8: Where to stream the new season?
Chicago Med is an American medical drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead and is the third installment of Wolf Entertainment’s Chicago franchise. The series follows the emergency department (ED) doctors and nurses of the fictional Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf (the “Law & Order,” “Chicago” and “FBI” brands), “Chicago Med” is an emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city’s newest state-of-the-art trauma center and into the lives of the courageous doctors, nurses, and staff who hold it all together.
Chicago Med is currently available on NBC, fuboTV, Hulu Plus, and Peacock. The series is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Instant Video or Vudu, with a vast number of membership plans according to the preference of the users. Moreover, the series is also available to watch exclusively on the NBC official website, where the episodes are published after they air on the channel on Wednesday nights at the 8/7c time slot. You can also stream Chicago Med for free on NBC or IMDb TV, based on the user’s location.
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— One Chicago (@NBCOneChicago) December 8, 2022
Catch up on previous episodes while you wait for Chicago Med Season 8 to resume on January 4, 2023.