Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, a swirling vortex of trauma and tension, faces another round of crises in “In the Wake.” This week, the focus shifts from external emergencies to internal struggles, as Sharon Goodwin navigates a difficult recovery while a staff member’s error threatens to unravel a career.
Goodwin, the ever-stoic administrator, finds herself on the other side of the equation, grappling with the vulnerability of healing. The specifics of her ordeal remain unclear, but the emotional fallout is sure to reverberate through the hospital halls. Meanwhile, a critical mistake in the emergency department puts a staff member’s future in jeopardy. The pressure-cooker environment of Gaffney has claimed many before, and this latest slip-up could be a career-ending blow.
Elsewhere, Dr. Dean Archer finds himself mediating a delicate situation involving overbearing parents and their hospitalized child. Archer, never one to shy away from confrontation, will undoubtedly find himself caught in the crossfire. The episode’s title hints at the lingering consequences of past actions.
“Chicago Med” airs Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on NBC.
