Chicago Med is the third instalment of Wolf Entertainment’s Chicago franchise, after Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. Broadcast on NBC in the US, the drama franchise has since maintained solid ratings and high viewership, a testament to its dedicated global fanbase.
The series, which was just renewed for a ninth season this year, follows the doctors and nurses of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, the most proficient medical team in the city. Their day to day involves saving lives, all the while navigating the complexities of their personal lives and managing the demands of their high-stake careers.
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Chicago Med plot
Dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of the fictional The Gaffney Chicago Medical Center deal with unimaginable challenges daily as they do everything they can to mitigate emergencies and ultimately save their patients. As the best in the city, they also use their topnotch knowledge and skills, partnered with exceptional intuition, to solve medical crises in astonishingly unique ways.
The original team consisted of doctors Daniel Charles, Connor Rhodes, Sarah Reese, Ethan Choi, Will Halstead, Ava Bekker (joined in the third season), and Natalie Manning; nurses April Sexton and Maggie Lockwood; and Chief of Patient and Medical Services Sharon Goodwin.
Many of the show’s original cast members have since departed the series, including Nick Gehlfuss’ Dr. Halstead and Brian Tee’s Dr. Choi, who were confirmed to leave after eight seasons on the show. Yaya DaCosta’s April Sexton also left after six seasons, Torrey DeVitto’s Dr. Manning left after Chicago Med Season 7, and Colin Donnell’s Dr. Rhodes said goodbye to the show after Chicago Med Season 5.
While many of these major character exits surprised fans, it’s also expected for long-running shows like Chicago Med to have its cast changed drastically through the years.
Main cast who’s still part of the series are Marlyne Barrett’s Maggie Lockwood and Dominic Rains’ Dr. Crockett Marcel (joined in Chicago Med Season 5). New characters have also been recently introduced, including Dr. Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram) and former police officer-turned pediatrician Dr. Dylan Scott (Guy Lockard), who we first met in Chicago Med Season 7.
Chicago Med Season 9 recently premiered in the US, debuting last January; however there’s no confirmed premiere date in Australia yet. In the meantime, fans can watch the latest episodes from Chicago Med Season 8 using the information below.
Chicago Med Season 8 Australia release date
Chicago Med Season 8 premiered in the US last 21 September 2022, ending on 24 May 2023 after 22 episodes.
In Australia, these episodes begin airing Tuesday, 19 March 2024 at 10:35pm on Channel 9. The network’s catch up streaming service 9Now also offers all 22 episodes for online streaming.
| Chicago Med | Release Date | Channel / Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Season 8 | From Tue, 19 Mar 2024 | Channel 9 / 9Now |
Chicago Med Season 8 trailer
You can watch the trailer for the latest season finale here:
Stream Chicago Med Season 8 on 9Now
In Australia, the latest season available is the eighth series, which you can watch on Channel 9. For catch up streaming, you can use Channel 9’s free streaming service, 9Now. It’s supported on several devices so you can watch either on your big screen TV or mobile device. For a refresher, 9Now also offers episodes from Chicago Med Season 8.
When it comes to television dramas like the popular Chicago franchise, free-to-air is still a popular option for many Australians. There’s no need to subscribe in order to access Channel 9 shows. Monetising through advertising, episodes are completely free.
Visit our Channel 9 TV Guide
Stream Chicago Med Seasons 1-6 on Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video offers seasons 1-6 of the medical series. The streaming service also features a diverse catalogue of TV series and movies so there’s always something awesome to watch.
Fortunately, Prime still offers a 30-day free trial, which is quite a generous entry point to check out Amazon. Once you have had your fill for a month, you can decide to renew or cancel your subscription.
In Australia, plans for Amazon Prime Video are available for as low as $9.99 per month. Plus, it is a part of the larger Amazon Prime membership that includes shopping and other goodies. The annual plan works out to be cheaper with a $79 membership for 12 months if you want to save on plan fees.
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Watch Chicago Med Seasons 1-3 on 7plus
For fans who want to watch earlier seasons, 7plus offers seasons 1-3 for catch up streaming. Watching on the platform is also completely free, which also offers heaps of binge-worthy Channel 7 originals, plus more international programs available to watch online at any time.
You can easily install the 7plus app from the Apple Store or Google Play to start streaming for free.
Visit our Channel 7 TV Guide
Chicago Med cast
Chicago Med Season 8 marks the final appearances of noteworthy characters who have been an integral part of the show since the first season, with Nick Gehlfuss and Brian Tee leaving the series after eight seasons.
Here, we’ve listed the complete Chicago Med cast for the latest eighth season.
Chicago Med seasons guide
There are nine seasons of the medical drama so far, although the latest season hasn’t been released in Australia. In the meantime, check out which streaming services provide episodes from seasons 1-8.
| Seasons | Episodes | Released | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | 2015 | Prime Video / 7plus |
| Season 2 | 23 | 2016 | Prime Video / 7plus |
| Season 3 | 20 | 2017 | Prime Video / 7plus |
| Season 4 | 22 | 2018 | Prime Video |
| Season 5 | 20 | 2019 | Prime Video |
| Season 6 | 16 | 2020 | Prime Video |
| Season 7 | 22 | 2021 | 9Now |
| Season 8 | 22 | 2022 | 9Now |
| Season 9 | 13 | 2024 | TBA |
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