Episode 293 - Med 1x13/Fire 1x13/PD 1x13

·1 hr 47 min·5 clips

Dominic Rains is exiting Chicago Med after five seasons, leaving fans to wonder if his character's abrupt rooftop goodbye is truly the end.

The hosts open by apologizing for a month-long hiatus due to work and life commitments. They immediately dive into One Chicago news, starting with the confirmed exit of actor Dominic Rains (Dr. Crockett Marcel) from Chicago Med after five seasons, expressing sadness but lack of surprise. They discuss the possibility of a guest appearance for closure. Next, they share positive news that original Med cast members Apatha Carrera (Dr. Maggie Lockwood), Oliver Platt (Dr. Daniel Charles), and Marlon Barrett have signed new contracts. The conversation shifts to personal updates: actor Daniel Kyri (Ritter) released a new song, and the hosts confirm they will both attend Epic Cons in Chicago in September. They briefly catch up on what they've been watching during hiatus. The main analysis covers Chicago Med episode 1x13, focusing on Sarah Reese's match day and unsupervised surgery, Natalie Manning's conflict over baptizing her son Owen with Will Halstead's help, and Will's storyline involving a brain-dead patient whose husband wants to harvest her eggs—a plot the hosts research and find has real-world bioethical parallels. They also discuss Dr. Charles treating a patient with Body Integrity Identity Disorder. For Chicago Fire episode 1x13, they analyze Severide's plan to move to Spain with Renee, his decision to undergo experimental spinal surgery instead, and his visit to father Benny Severide (first appearance). They cover Boden's storyline with teenage arsonist Ernie, which ends tragically, Otis contemplating a transfer to another firehouse, the introduction of the dog Pouch, and Matt Casey speaking at his mother's parole hearing. For Chicago PD, they note it's a Pulpo-related episode ending with Antonio Dawson getting shot. Throughout, the hosts debate character motivations, rank One Chicago villains, and reminisce about past conventions.

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A warm return finds the heart in a Halstead brothers scene about caring when the effect cannot be seen.

Meet Us At Molly's returns to One Chicago with the relaxed, affectionate feel of friends finding their rhythm again over Zoom. The episode circles back to Will appearing at Jennifer's funeral, and to the shared disbelief that he was neither subtle nor particularly careful.

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Press play when you want One Chicago feelings, funeral fallout, and a fair warning that gymnastics updates are coming whether you like it or not.

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