Is Chicago Med on tonight?
Yes. Chicago Med is on tonight, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on NBC: episode 6, "Lessons in Chemistry".
Quick answer · Season 12
Chicago Med season 12 premiered on October 7, 2026 on NBC at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.
Episode 6, "Lessons in Chemistry", is tonight at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.
- U.S. premiere
- October 7, 2026
- Where
- NBC
- Time
- 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- TBA
Watching Chicago Med in Canada?
- Canada: Citytv, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET, from October 7, 2026, the same night as NBC. Full Canada page → Source: Channel Canada (fall 2026 premiere dates), checked October 17, 2026.
Where to watch Chicago Med season 12 in the U.S.
| Where | How | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBC | Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable | Wednesdays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT | National NBC slot. Sports overruns and local stations can shift start times. [1] |
| Peacock | Streaming, weeklySubscription | NBC says it streams the next day on Peacock. [1] |
Season 12 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shots Fired | [1][2] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Announced |
| 2 | Third Rails | [2] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 3 | They Call Me Ms. Goodwin | [2] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow | [2] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Baptism by Fire | [2] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Lessons in Chemistry | [2] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
| 7 | Borders And Battle Lines | [2] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 8 | — | [2] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About Chicago Med
The medical drama of NBC's One Chicago franchise follows the emergency department staff of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center through life-or-death cases and personal crises. It opens NBC's Wednesday One Chicago night. Season 12 premieres Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
Season 12: Season 12 premieres Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, then airs Wednesdays.
- Originally from: NBC (first aired November 17, 2015)
- Official site: nbc.com
All seasons
Season 12
Airing nowSeason 12 premieres Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, then airs Wednesdays.
Season 11
StreamingSeason 11 aired from 2025-10-01 to 2026-05-13.
Common questions
When does Chicago Med season 12 premiere?
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
Where can I stream Chicago Med season 12?
NBC says episodes stream the next day on Peacock.
What time is Chicago Med on each week?
NBC lists it Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern. Local stations and sports can move the start time.
When is the next episode of Chicago Med?
Episode 6, "Lessons in Chemistry", of season 12 is tonight (Wednesdays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT).
When was the first episode of Chicago Med season 12?
Season 12 episode 1 premiered on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 on NBC.
When does Chicago Med come out in Canada?
In Canada, Chicago Med is on Citytv: Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET, from October 7, 2026, the same night as NBC.
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Sources
We check each date against the sources below. If they disagree, we say so rather than picking one.
Update history
- Episode listings updated from TVmaze: S12E3 (2026-10-21), S12E4 (2026-10-28), S12E5 (2026-11-04), S12E6 (2026-11-11), S12E7 (2026-11-18), S12E8 (2027-01-06).
- Episode listings updated from TVmaze: S12E2 "Third Rails".
- Checked against the official NBC fall 2026 schedule; page rewritten and marked editor reviewed.
- Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.
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