Will the dedicated doctors and nurses of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center return soon? Continue reading to learn more about
Chicago Med Season 9.
Want to know the answer to the above question? If yes, then stop wondering because we are here to answer all your questions, as we can totally understand your excitement to see how the story will unfold in the next chapter in the lives of their beloved characters, especially after the events of the highly anticipated eighth season, which have sparked many theories and speculation among fans all over the web!
To help you prepare before diving into the new season, we’ve compiled all of the relevant information right here for you!
Firstly, let’s begin with everything we know so far about the potential release date of Chicago Med Season 9.
Chicago Med Season 9 Release Date: When will it premiere on NBC?
Originally, the series was supposed to air in September 2023. However, due to delays in filming caused by the dual strikes, the release date of all the three One Chicago series has been pushed back!
As a result, the majority of the scripted shows, which include the entirety of the One Chicago series, which includes the three series named Chicago P.D., Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire, are set to make their official comeback with the likely release window for next year, which might get delayed until the fall broadcast season of 2024. The new seasons will start airing at the same time slot every Wednesday, starting at 8 p.m. and concluding at 10 p.m., in order to avoid any further disruption caused by the dual strikes and disclose new details in the near future.
Hence, any hopes for Chicago Med Season 9 premiering anytime soon, let alone in October 2023, are impossible! The only thing that has been confirmed so far is that the NBC network has started premiering reruns of the three series, with Chicago Fire taking over the month of October on every Wednesday 10/9c in order to fill up the empty slots in the fall primetime schedule that are filled with previous show reruns directly caused by the dual strikes! Additionally, the shows that were filmed ahead of the dual strikes have been moved up from their original mid-season slot.
chicago fire is taking over the month of october ❤️🔥
watch the encore presentation of chicago fire wednesdays 10/9c on @nbc and streaming now on @peacock. pic.twitter.com/6rjJ9os0Pt
— Firehouse 51 squad (@NBCOneChicago) October 3, 2023
Chicago Med Season 9 Potential Plotlines: What to expect in the new season?
Warning! The following passage contains some major spoilers for Chicago Med Season 9! Although it is much too soon to foretell future storylines, it is quite obvious that the upcoming season will probably have more twists and turns on the way, keeping you hooked to the television screens that have won over fans since its debut back in 2015 on the NBC network! It’s also extremely likely that the new season will stick with the show’s official theme, which is as follows:
“Members of the city’s most highly skilled medical team save lives while navigating their unique interpersonal relationships. The Gaffney Chicago Medical Center’s elite team of dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff face challenges each day as they do what it takes to treat their patients, sometimes in surprisingly inventive ways. As the city’s last line of defense, doctors Charles, Halstead, Marcel, Choi, and Manning; nurses Sexton and Lockwood; and hospital administrator Sharon Goodwin embody the heart of Dick Wolf’s triad of Chicago series.”
Much to readers’ delight, NBC Insider also emphasized that Chicago Med Season 9 would likely pick up the nail-biting ordeal where Chicago Med’s fearless boss, Sharon Goodwin, is fighting tooth and nail to prevent Jack Dayton (Sasha Roiz) from turning the hospital into a for-profit hospital. This is a possibility to be explored further. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens next in this series. As One Chicago’s success will help to generate hype, ratings, and increased viewership, it will be great for the next seasons to explore more plotlines and character arcs.
Moreover, the plot will also pick up from the 8th season’s finale, “Does One Door Close and Another One Open?” which was directed by Nicole Rubio and written by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider. In the episode, the viewers get to see that “Shocking information threatens Jack Dayton’s surgery and the future of OR 2.0; Archer goes rogue to save a patient in need; Maggie questions her future at Med.” In the meantime, take a look at the official finale promo of Chicago Med Season 8 in order to get an idea about the plot that has transpired so far, in case you haven’t streamed the last season yet!
Chicago Med Season 9 Frequently Asked Questions
Who will reprise their roles in Chicago Med Season 9?
Sadly, the producers have kept tight-lipped about the official cast lineup; rumors have been swirling around regarding the main cast members from the last season who are expected to reprise their iconic roles to bring the magic with their on-screen presence. We speculate the following will return:
Dominic Rains as Dr. Crockett Marcel, Marlyne Barrett as Maggie Campbell, Jessy Schram as Dr. Hannah Asher, S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin, Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles, and Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer. The recurring cast members are as follows Brennan Brown as Dr. Sam Abrams, Devin Kawaoka as Dr. Kai Tanaka-Reed, Conor Perkins as Dr. Zach Hudgins, Lilah Richcreek Estrada as Dr. Nellie Cuevas, T.V. Carpio as Dr. Grace Song, Sasha Roiz as Jack Dayton, Luigi Sottile as Sean Archer, Alet Taylor as Liliana Wapniarski, and Stan Shaw as Dr. George Thomas.
Who will not reprise their roles in Chicago Med Season 9?
Earlier, it was confirmed that some of the most known faces have also left the show, including Nick Gehlfuss as Dr. Will Halstead, Brian Tee as Ethan Choi, and Asjha Cooper as Vanessa Taylor, among others. Likewise, Guy Lockard and Yaya DaCosta left the scene in season 8 and are unlikely to make a comeback. So far, it is not a secret that there are many characters who have left the beloved series, so there is a big chance that some new additions or removals from the cast can be announced for the next season, which will be revealed in the near future if it ever happens, as the production is yet to commence.
Lastly, Chicago Med was created by Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead.
How many episodes will be there in Chicago Med Season 9?
NBC Chicago has reported that the new season is being shortened due to a lack of scripts and the writer’s room not resuming their work due to the strikes.
“They could be forced to cut seasons short or delay filming altogether,” the outlet added. So, the customary episode count will be reduced to 18–20 episodes for this upcoming season. In short, the next season will be shorter than previous ones because, in such a short amount of time, it’s thought to maintain its high standard by not attempting to stretch plots.
Has the official trailer for Chicago Med Season 9 been released?
Due to the halt in the overall production stages that overshadowed the cheerful 2023–24 fall schedule of the new season caused by the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike (WGA), which has recently been resolved, along with the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, which is still being negotiated, no new teaser or trailer has been released for Chicago Med Season 9.
Until then, we encourage viewers to speculate about the storylines that may be explored to extend the One Chicago franchise.
Where to stream Chicago Med Season 9?
All the prior seasons are 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 preferences of the users. Moreover, the series is also available to watch exclusively on the NBC official website and app. You can also stream Chicago Med for free on NBC or IMDb TV, depending on the user’s location.
You can also watch Peacock through platforms such as Fire TV, Apple TV Plus, and Roku.
fall is in the air so the beanies are ON, chihards. 🍂 pic.twitter.com/qMADdgTjw4
— Firehouse 51 squad (@NBCOneChicago) September 30, 2023
While you wait for more Chicago Med Season 9 updates by NBC, catch up on the previous seasons.