Chicago Med season 7 episode 16 will be on air this March 16, 2022. Things are proceeding swiftly this season, and this medical drama continues to be one of the most loved series in the One Chicago universe. Unusual cases have become a staple this season, and the trend continues in the forthcoming episode.
Fans will be excited to know that the future of the series is solidified beyond its current season. In 2020, Chicago Med received a three-season extension, which will continue till its eighth season. But the immediate question that viewers have is what to expect from episode 16. Here are a few details to keep you on track.
When Will Episode 16 Release?
Episode 16 of Chicago Med season 7 will be releasing this March 16, 2022. Season 7 made its debut premiere on September 22, 2021, and went on a mid-season halt after its 12th episode. It resumed its release on February 23, and since then it is coming up with weekly releases. The episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. The forthcoming episode is titled, “May Your Choices Reflect Hope, Not Fear.” It is the 135th installment to date for this series since its inception.
Where Can You Watch Episode 16?
Since Chicago Med is an NBC drama, the episode’s premiere on cable TV on the original network, NBC at 8/7c. It will be available for watching at 9 pm ET. You can also head to the NBC app or website, and using the cable login ID, you can watch the episode. There are various live streaming options that will give you access to the episodes. Hulu is one such platform if you wish to catch up with the series. Episode 16 will also drop on the Peacock streaming service. Besides these platforms, FuboTV also provides you access to the episodes.
What to Expect From Episode 16?
The director of the forthcoming episode is Tess Malone, and the scriptwriters are Ryan Michael Jonhson and Eli Talbert. Dr. Will Halstead will be dealing with a case, in which the patient shows critical long-haul symptoms, associated with COVID-19.
In the meantime, Vanessa gets a chance to consider her life away from the hospital, after a certain encounter during job hours. When she finds out that the daughter of a certain patient will have an arranged marriage, Vanessa starts reflecting on her dating life.
The synopsis for the episode also reveals that a particular tragedy will lead to the birth of a new family. Nick Gehlfuss will be playing the role of Dr. Will Halstead. Asjha Cooper will be joining him as Dr. Vanessa Taylor. The other characters are Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles, Brian Tee as Dr. Ethan Choi, and Marlyne Barrett as Maggie Lockwood.
How Many Episodes Will Season 7 Have?
Fans of this medical drama will be excited to know that the ongoing season will have more than 16 episodes. Steve Kern, NBC’s head of scheduling, has revealed that season 7 will have a higher episode count than season 6, which was cut short due to COVID-19. Thus, it will be much closer in volume to the previous seasons. Chicago Med season 7 will have altogether 22 episodes. It will also be more than season 5, which stopped at 20 episodes. There are more weekly releases for this season, so savor it.
