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Season 5 Episode Guide

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Season 5 episodes

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Episode

1

Never Going Back to Normal

Sep 25, 2019

Will and Natalie face the aftermath of a horrific car incident and are left to battle for their lives. An investigation is launched following the s...

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2

We're Lost in the Dark

Oct 2, 2019

A power outage at Med puts multiple patients at risk and tests the skills of the staff and their enthusiastic med students. Natalie returns followi...

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3

In the Valley of the Shadows

Oct 9, 2019

Dr. Choi and Dr. Charles have difficult decisions to make as a dying man tries to preserve his future life with a controversial scientific method....

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4

Infection, Part II

Oct 16, 2019

An entire apartment complex is forced into quarantine when cases of the deadly virus turns into an epidemic. P.D. chases a lead that could point to...

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5

Got a Friend in Me

Oct 23, 2019

Dr. Choi and Dr. Marcel don't see eye-to-eye over the treatment of a patient's chronic pain and rumors start to circulate about Maggie. Dr. Manning...

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6

It's All in the Family

Oct 30, 2019

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. D...

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7

Who Knows What Tomorrow Brings

Nov 6, 2019

Dr. Charles and Dr. Halstead sink their teeth into a bloodthirsty case. Dr. Marcel and Maggie throw a traditional crawfish boil for the staff. A ne...

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8

Too Close to the Sun

Nov 13, 2019

Maggie gets unsettling news about a new friend and breaks protocol to support him. One of the doctors from the Med family is rushed into emergency...

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9

I Can't Imagine the Future

Nov 20, 2019

April receives unfortunate news that makes her question her future with Ethan. Dr. Charles and Maggie see tough times on the horizon. Natalie's mem...

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10

Guess It Doesn't Matter Anymore

Jan 8, 2020

Dr. Halstead's world is thrown into turmoil when a former patient resurfaces. April has a secret she considers confessing to Ethan. Dr. Charles tri...

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11

The Ground Shifts Beneath Us

Jan 15, 2020

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...

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12

Leave the Choice to Solomon

Jan 22, 2020

The team deals with the aftermath of a school bus crash. Dr. Charles worries Dr. Halstead is putting his medical license in jeopardy. Maggie helps...

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13

Pain is for the Living

Feb 5, 2020

Two brothers in critical condition are rushed into the hospital by their parents, leaving Dr. Choi, April and Dr. Charles to tend to their care and...

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14

It May Not Be Forever

Feb 12, 2020

Dr. Manning and Dr. Marcel disagree over an abusive husband. Dr. Halstead struggles with ethics and his decision to work at the safe injection site...

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15

I Will Do No Harm

Feb 26, 2020

Dr. Charles and Dr. Manning treat a patient who is fully invested in pretending to be someone other than himself. Noah begins to doubt his abilitie...

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16

Who Should Be the Judge

Mar 4, 2020

A convicted murderer's escape hits close to home when several members of the team find themselves in danger. Dr. Charles and Dr. Halstead continue...

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17

The Ghosts of the Past

Mar 18, 2020

Marking the series milestone 100th episode, Dr. Manning and Dr. Charles assist in a complicated case helping a 4-year old who they quickly learn is...

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18

In the Name of Love

Mar 25, 2020

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. Maggi...

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19

Just a River in Egypt

Apr 8, 2020

Dr. Charles evaluates a 15-year old who is brought into the E.D. after an apparent fall off an overpass. Will sides with Dr. Asher on a risky treat...

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20

A Needle in the Heart

Apr 15, 2020

Dr. Crockett is visited by two New Orleans detectives who have questions about his past; Dr. Choi puts his life in danger to save a child; Dr. Char...

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