Chicago Med Season 12 Episode 5 photos preview “Baptism by Fire,” premiering Wednesday, November 4, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Suspicious circumstances surround new arrivals in the emergency department, while a familiar face from Chicago P.D. visits Gaffney to investigate a cold case.
Darren Barnet returns as Dr. John Frost, who receives news in the new episode. The Season 12 ensemble also includes Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles and S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin.
What Is “Baptism by Fire” About?
An injured young boy and three burn victims are brought into the E.D., raising questions for the hospital team. The preview leaves the circumstances of their injuries undisclosed, setting up a medical case with more to investigate beyond the immediate need for treatment.
Meanwhile, Sgt. Trudy Platt visits Gaffney to probe a cold case. Amy Morton brings her Chicago P.D. character into the hospital’s orbit, adding a police investigation to the episode’s medical storylines.
Frost also gets news, although the synopsis does not reveal what he learns. That development remains one of the episode’s unanswered questions heading into Wednesday’s premiere.
Chicago Med Season 12 Cast
The series also stars Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer, Jessy Schram as Dr. Hannah Asher, Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley and Sarah Ramos as Dr. Caitlin Lenox. Together, the ensemble anchors the medical drama’s stories about patient care and the personal lives of Gaffney’s staff.
Chicago Med Season 12 Episode 5 Details
| Episode | Season 12 Episode 5, “Baptism by Fire” |
|---|---|
| Air Date | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET/PT; 7:00–8:00 p.m. CT |
| Network | NBC |
| Streaming | Peacock, beginning Thursday, November 5 |
Chicago Med Season 12 Episode 5 Photos — “Baptism by Fire”
Where to Watch “Baptism by Fire”
“Baptism by Fire” premieres Wednesday, November 4, at 8/7c on NBC, opening the network’s One Chicago lineup. Stream the episode the next day, Thursday, November 5, on Peacock’s official Chicago Med page. NBCUniversal’s One Chicago viewing guide has more about the Wednesday schedule.
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