Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - (l-r) Jessy Schram as Dr. Hannah Asher and Sarah Ramos as Dr. Caitlin Lenox What to Expect from Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5: What’s Hiding in the Dark

What to Expect from Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5: What’s Hiding in the Dark

Lara Rosales Chicago Med, Previews

The spooky vibes are coming to Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, “What’s Hiding in the Dark,” with an ED room that seems to be haunted. Every patient who sets foot into the room dies. Could there be a curse haunting the hospital?

Meanwhile, the spooky vibes expand to a fan-loved ship. Asher and Archer come clashing, and tensions rise as they work together. Even though they have decided to co-parent, that won’t stop them from arguing and disagreeing.

However, we know Lenox won’t be happy if that affects her ED.

Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - Jessy Schram as Dr. Hannah Asher
CHICAGO MED — “What’s Hiding in the Dark” Episode 1105 — Pictured: Jessy Schram as Dr. Hannah Asher — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

Ripley’s personal and professional lives find a balance this week. Viewers will see him discover a rare neurological disease with Charles and later go trick-or-treating with Sadie and Emelia.

Will this relationship last?

Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.

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Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5 Details

  • Title: “What’s Hiding in the Dark”
  • Air Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 PM EST
  • Network: NBC
  • Writer: Meridith Friedman
  • Director: Rashidi Harper
Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - (l-r) May Lansing as Emelia Smith, Holly Curran as Sadie Smith, and Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley
CHICAGO MED — “What’s Hiding in the Dark” Episode 1105 — Pictured: (l-r) May Lansing as Emelia Smith, Holly Curran as Sadie Smith, Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

How to Watch Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5

  • Live: NBC at 8:00 PM EST
  • Streaming: Available next day on Peacock

Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5 Description

A personal clash between Asher and Archer reaches a breaking point; Charles and Ripley uncover a rare neurological disorder in a patient; Goodwin’s personal life is put to the test.

Guest Stars & Returning Characters

  • Main Cast: S. Epatha Merkerson (Sharon Goodwin), Oliver Platt (Daniel Charles), Jessy Schram (Hannah Asher), Steven Weber (Dean Archer), Luke Mitchell (Mitch Ripley), Sarah Ramos (Caitlin Lenox), and Darren Barnet (John Frost)
  • Notable Returns: Holly Curran as Sadie Smith, May Lansing as Emelia Smith, and Logan Miller as Kip Lenox
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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5:

Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - (l-r) Holly Curran as Sadie Smith and Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley
CHICAGO MED — “What’s Hiding in the Dark” Episode 1105 — Pictured: (l-r) Holly Curran as Sadie Smith, Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - (l-r) May Lansing as Emelia Smith, Holly Curran as Sadie Smith, and Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley
CHICAGO MED — “What’s Hiding in the Dark” Episode 1105 — Pictured: (l-r) May Lansing as Emelia Smith, Holly Curran as Sadie Smith, Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - (l-r) Jessy Schram as Dr. Hannah Asher and Sarah Ramos as Dr. Caitlin Lenox
CHICAGO MED — “What’s Hiding in the Dark” Episode 1105 — Pictured: Sarah Ramos as Dr. Caitlin Lenox — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - (l-r) Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer and Lynnette Li as Nurse Nancy
CHICAGO MED — “What’s Hiding in the Dark” Episode 1105 — Pictured: (l-r) Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer, Lynnette Li as Nurse Nancy — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - (l-r) Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles and Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley
CHICAGO MED — “What’s Hiding in the Dark” Episode 1105 — Pictured: (l-r) Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles, Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley
CHICAGO MED — “What’s Hiding in the Dark” Episode 1105 — Pictured: (l-r) Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley, — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - (l-r) Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles and Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley
CHICAGO MED — “What’s Hiding in the Dark” Episode 1105 — Pictured: (l-r) Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles, Luke Mitchell as Dr. Mitch Ripley — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 5, "What's Hiding in the Dark" - (l-r) Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles and Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer
CHICAGO MED — “Found Family” Episode 1104 — Pictured: (l-r) Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles, Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

Promo Video:

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What are your hopes for this episode of Chicago Med? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 4, “Found Family,” right here.

Chicago Med airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC.

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By day, Lara Rosales (she/her) is a solo mom by choice and a bilingual writer with a BA in Latin-American Literature known as a Media Relations Expert. By night, she is a TV enjoyer who used to host a podcast (Cats, Milfs & Lesbian Things). You can find her work published on Eulalie Magazine, Geek Girl Authority, W Spotlight, Collider, USA Wire, Mentors Collective, Instelite, Noodle, Dear Movies, Nicki Swift, and Flip Screened.

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