Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 12 Review: Spill Your Guts

It’s been a while since a medical case felt entertaining, but Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 12, “Spill Your Guts,” delivers two of those. One with a girl from Hawaii who says she is allergic to the Midwest, and one with Goodwin thousands of miles up in the air.

Those are the cases that remind us why the show is still good in its medical aspects, not only because of its doctors and their relationships. While their relationships do matter and keep us entertained, there’s something about seeing a really good case that makes viewers very happy.

We all know what Goodwin is capable of. She has been the heart and soul of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center from the very beginning, and that seems to be backfiring on her now.

Miranda’s anger is completely misplaced. Attempting to accommodate budget cuts by firing Goodwin isn’t the right call to make over her nephew not being accepted into a program. Goodwin did her nephew a favor by pointing him toward something he actually loves to do.

But just like Goodwin’s good nature seems to be backfiring on her, Miranda’s anger backfires, too. When she needs help, it is Goodwin who steps up and saves her life.

This case is perfect for showcasing exactly why Goodwin has the career she has. She isn’t just a nurse who ascended to a position of power. She knows her stuff, and she knows when to ask for help.

It is also quite perfect that it is Naomi who guides Goodwin through the procedure. When Naomi needed help and support in the past, Goodwin was there. Now the tables have turned.

However, Goodwin manages to save Miranda’s life without Naomi on the phone, proving once again how much of a badass she is. The keychain that Naomi gives her with “I heart Chicago” is perfect not just because she operated on Miranda’s heart, but also because she remains the heart (and soul) of the hospital.

If you are one of those viewers who have been wondering about Frost’s parents, you’ll be happy to know Chicago Med Season 11 Episode 12, “Spill Your Guts,” also delivers there. Viewers are finally able to put a face to the people who bankrupted Frost and who failed to protect him when he needed it most.

There’s nothing really eye-catching about the meeting with his parents besides his father being sick, which is why they want to reconnect. It will be interesting to see if Frost changes his mind and decides to meet with them again, but we couldn’t blame him if he refused to.

But what really stands out this episode is the fact that we get an answer as to why Frost chose to focus on pediatrics. He doesn’t say it exactly in those words, but when he starts describing how he sees other parents make every sacrifice possible for their children, we understand.

We understand that he chose this to protect children, to try and save them, the way he feels his parents didn’t do it for him. He works in a field that gives him hope for other children and maybe lets him feel a little of the childhood love he didn’t have.

This is the first time we see Frost opening up about his life and his feelings. Not only do we see him shut down his parents completely, but we also see him telling Novak what he feels and how angry he is.

Sadly, Novak might not be on the same page about their intimacy and that relationship won’t last as long as Frost wishes.

We must mention the fact that Lenox’s diagnosis has turned her into one of the funniest characters on the show. The uptight, by-the-rules doctor we once met is not quite the same, and that is one of the best things Chicago Med Season 11 has given us.

While Frost complains about the lack of emotional intimacy with Novak, Lenox throws her arms in the air and grunts that she can’t understand men who want more intimacy and don’t just enjoy the sex. This is clearly because of Ripley’s ask, but it’s fun to see her reaction so publicly displayed.

Then, when Charles is working with the med students, we can see Lenox rolling her eyes at every question and comment; her annoyance is not hidden at all. It is a nice contrast between her and Charles’s desire to make sure these students are here for the right reasons.

Charles’s speech to Quentin is the motivation every med student needs. But it’s also nice to see that even though he had figured out what happened with their patient, he allows Quentin to have the win and the boost he needs.

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

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