Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 15, titled “The Cost of Living,” airs tonight on NBC., Wednesday, March 18 from 8:00–9:00 PM ET/PT. In the new episode, the doctors at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center face a series of emotionally charged cases that push them to their limits.

In Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 15, Archer is forced to confront his own mortality while working a complex and deeply personal case. Meanwhile, Charles and Theo struggle to diagnose a patient whose unusual behavior leaves them baffled, and a shocking diagnosis sends ripples through the hospital as one of the doctors is left reeling.

The episode continues to explore the personal and professional challenges faced by the team, blending high-stakes medical drama with character-driven storytelling that has defined the long-running NBC series.

Tune-In Details

Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 15, “The Cost of Living,” airs tonight on NBC.

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 8:00–9:00 PM ET/PT
Network: NBC
Streaming: Available next day on Peacock

Season 11 continues to dig deeper into the personal and professional struggles of Chicago Med’s core team, with Dr. Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt) wrestling with grief and paranoia while still serving as the hospital’s trusted “Sherlock Holmes of psychiatry.” Dr. Caitlin Lenox (Sarah Ramos), brought in to overhaul emergency-room efficiency, quickly finds herself clashing with the very doctors she’s meant to lead, while Dr. Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram) faces the life-changing reality of an unexpected pregnancy that could reshape both her career and relationships.

At the same time, Dr. Dean Archer (Steven Weber) adjusts to no longer running the ED as he manages lingering health issues and escalating tension with Lenox. Dr. Mitch Ripley (Luke Mitchell), known for his compassion and unconventional methods, continues to put patients first even when his choices spark debate, while Dr. John Frost (Darren Barnet) brings heart and humor to the pediatric wing as he confronts emotional ghosts from his past.

For even more Chicago Med photos, episode galleries, cast spotlights, and season updates, explore our full Chicago Med coverage page here: https://seat42f.com/tag/chicago-med/, where you’ll find extensive galleries and features spanning the series’ long run at Gaffney Medical Center.

Previous Episode

If you missed last week’s episode, check out our photo gallery from “Twist & Shout.” In Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 14, the ED is thrown into chaos during St. Patrick’s Day as the team juggles multiple high-pressure cases, including a patient with a complicated medical mystery and another hiding a long-kept secret.

See the photos from the previous episode:
https://seat42f.com/chicago-med-season-11-episode-14-photos/