The season spans 18 episodes, beginning with a massive elevated train crash that forces the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center staff to immediately prove their mettle. Chicago Med: Season 1 | Reviews | Rotten Tomatoes
: 50% Tomatometer (Critics) and a 71% Audience Score. Metacritic : Metascore of 52 (Mixed or Average). TVLine Reader Grade : "B+" average. Chicago Med - Season 1
Critics generally view the debut season as a solid "comfort food" drama that hits familiar genre beats with high production value. The season spans 18 episodes, beginning with a
Season 1 of Chicago Med (2015–2016) is widely described as a reliable, though formulaic, addition to Dick Wolf’s "One Chicago" franchise. While it doesn't reinvent the medical procedural, it effectively balances high-stakes ER crises with the complex personal lives of its staff. The season spans 18 episodes