Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Chicago Med's Dr. Howard Returns in Season 11 Premiere
Dr. Naomi Howard, a character from the TV show 'Chicago Med,' is back in season 11.
The showrunner said they never meant to write her off.
In the new episode, Dr. Howard, a doctor, is happy to be back.
She is now a general surgery resident, thanks to Dr. Lenox.
Another doctor, Dr. Frost, seems very happy she's back too, and there may be a future romance.
The show will also continue exploring Dr. Frost's past, and will address issues of sexual assault involving another doctor named Hayes.
Additionally, Lenox is dealing with a health issue, which will impact the plot.
Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut returns as Dr. Naomi Howard in Chicago Med's Season 11 premiere.
The showrunner clarified that the character was never intended to be written out.
Dr. Howard returns as a General Surgery Resident, thanks to Dr. Lenox.
Dr. Frost appears to have romantic interest in Dr. Howard.
The show will continue to explore Dr. Frost's past and issues of sexual assault
- Who
- Dr. Naomi Howard, played by Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut
- What
- Returns to Chicago Med in Season 11
- When
- In the Season 11 premiere
- Where
- Gaffney Chicago Medical Center
- Why
- Unspecified, but was always intended to return.
- Show Title
- Chicago Med
- Character Returning
- Dr. Naomi Howard
- Actor Playing Dr. Howard
- Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut
- Season 11 Premiere Date
- Unspecified
- Time Slot
- Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on NBC