Chicago Med season 10 episode 5 ending explained: Did someone actually break into Goodwin's house?

Dr. Sharon Goodwin (Image via NBC)
Dr. Sharon Goodwin (Image via NBC)

Chicago Med season 10, episode 5, Bad Habits, aired on CBS on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 8 pm Eastern Time. This episode had the usual mix of medical drama and personal problems, all happening during Halloween. At Gaffney Medical Center, the emergency department was full of festive energy, with doctors and nurses wearing costumes to cheer everyone up.

During the Halloween fun, Chicago Med season 10 episode 5, showed several serious medical situations, like Dr. Hannah Asher trying hard to save a pregnant woman and Dr. Dean Ripley treating a baby with pneumonia.

Meanwhile, Sharon Goodwin struggled with her personal crisis after receiving death threats and mistaking an innocent trick-or-treater for an intruder in her home.

But did someone actually break into Goodwin’s house? Yes, someone did break in, as later revealed by her neighbor's ring camera. However, the identity of this new, mysterious enemy remains unknown.


Chicago Med season 10: The unknown threats turn out to be much more than Sharon Goodwin thought

Sharon Goodwin's journey in Chicago Med season 10 took a frightening turn when a bunch of disturbing events began to haunt her. The calm and strong leader of Gaffney Hospital suddenly found herself in a terrifying situation that started with an ominous death threat.

Goodwin, who had already been managing the aftermath of a nearby hospital's closure and dealing with overcrowding and layoffs, now faced a new challenge regarding her own safety.

The threats were anonymous, making it more stressful. At first, she ignored them and kept working, but the situation quickly got worse.

The trouble in Chicago Med season 10 started when Goodwin received a threatening letter at the hospital, warning her that her life was in danger. Since she didn't know who sent the letter, she was careful, but didn't let fear take over.

She continued working at Gaffney Medical as usual, doing her job with her usual skill. However, strange things began happening in her life that she couldn’t ignore.

Things went missing and unusual events happened around her office, making her stop and think, even though she tried to explain them away as mistakes because of her busy schedule.

Sarah Ramos, Dr. Lenox, and Dr. Goodwin (Image via NBC)
Sarah Ramos, Dr. Lenox, and Dr. Goodwin (Image via NBC)

On Halloween night, during a trick-or-treating event at the hospital shown in season 10 episode 5, things got even scarier. After a long day at work, Goodwin went home and was still on the phone talking about one of her projects.

She poured a glass of wine to unwind, but a strange noise from upstairs made her feel uneasy.

Terrified by the sound, Goodwin hung up the call and cautiously listened to the noises coming from the second floor. She thought someone was in her house, so she grabbed pepper spray to protect herself.

In her fear, she accidentally sprayed a child who was trick-or-treating at her door. The boy was the son of her neighbor Helen, who got hurt and had to be rushed to Gaffney for treatment.

Goodwin was overwhelmed with guilt and told Helen that she had been very anxious because of a recent death threat. The scary sounds in her house made her think she was in danger.

Helen understood and accepted Goodwin's apology, but the whole experience left Goodwin shaken at her core.


Did CPD find any signs of a house break-in?

Even though the Chicago Police Department checked her house and found no signs of a break-in, Goodwin still believed someone had been inside her home.

Looking for comfort, Goodwin talked to her friend, Dr. Daniel Charles, who agreed with her worries and suggested she stay somewhere else for a while.

Goodwin went to Helen’s place with some dessert as a token of apology and realized that Helen had a camera facing the door of her house.

She was determined to find out the truth, so she asked Helen if she could look at the video from her doorstep camera.

What Goodwin found in that video left her frozen. At the exact time she left her house on Halloween night, a shadowy figure could be seen inside her living room. This proved her biggest fear that someone had been in her home, and the danger was real.

With this shocking revelation, one of the big questions of Chicago Med season 10 remains, who is after Sharon Goodwin? The threat is no longer a distant possibility but a terrifying reality.

As the situation escalates, fans are left wondering who this mysterious figure is and why they are hurting Goodwin.

Could it be an unhappy patient, a co-worker with a grudge, or someone completely different? In all the cases one thing is sure, Goodwin's life is in real danger.

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The Halloween celebration in Chicago Med season 10

Halloween at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center brought a mixture of fun and chaos in Chicago Med season 10 episode 5. The emergency department was full of holiday cheer, with many hospital staff wearing fun costumes.

Dr. Hannah Asher and Dr. Dean Archer dressed as Barbie and Ken, while Dr. Terry Frost and the student doctor matched as Minions.

Despite the fun atmosphere, not everyone was in the holiday spirit. Dr. Grace Lenox, for example, decided not to participate, reminding everyone that Halloween is the busiest night of the year in the emergency department.

The Halloween celebration in Chicago Med season 10 also had activities for kids staying overnight in the hospital. It was a kind act to cheer up those who couldn't go trick-or-treating.

Dr. Mitchell Ripley (Image via NBC)
Dr. Mitchell Ripley (Image via NBC)

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How did Halloween night start turning into chaos?

Things quickly became chaotic when a man dressed as a Mexican wrestler ran through the hospital in his underwear. This funny sight made the evening more interesting, but it showed how unpredictable Halloween night can be in the emergency department.

The fun atmosphere turned into a series of strange events, as the staff tried to enjoy the holiday while dealing with the increased workload.

Sharon Goodwin, the hospital's director, was not immune to the Halloween chaos either. Living alone and already under significant pressure due to a string of death threats, Sharon accidentally pepper-sprayed a neighborhood kid who was trick-or-treating.

The child, Kyle, was brought to Gaffney for help. Kyle and his mother, Helen, were kind about it, but Sharon couldn't stop worrying that someone had been in her house.

The Halloween celebrations in Chicago Med season 10 continued, but Sharon’s scary experience set the tone for the night’s lighter moments.

Her encounter with Kyle underscored the tension between the fun of the holiday and the very real dangers lurking in her life.

Meanwhile, the other staff members managed their costumes, the hospital’s trick-or-treat event, and the usual rush of patients that often come in on Halloween.

From Dr. Frost feeling awkward about his past as a teen idol to the busy and lively atmosphere of the night’s activities, the Halloween event at Chicago Med was far from ordinary.

The combination of humor, fear, and celebration made for a memorable episode that tested Sharon and the rest of the team to their limits.

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Chicago Med season 10: The medical emergencies at the hospital

During the Halloween celebration, there were some fun moments, but the main focus of Chicago Med season 10 episode 5 was on the medical emergencies at Gaffney Medical Center.

One of the most important cases of the night involved Dr. Hannah Asher, who had to deal with a pregnant patient named Olivia.

Olivia came to the hospital because she was worried about her pregnancy, feeling that it was different from her first one.

Dr. Asher knew the situation was serious and wanted to do an ultrasound to check on the baby.

However, Dr. Lenox had new rules about using the emergency department only during certain times, which made things harder. Lenox didn't think Olivia's case was an emergency, but Asher knew that something wasn't right.

The disagreement between Asher and Lenox ended when Sharon Goodwin heard their conversation and allowed the ultrasound. The test showed a serious problem in that Olivia’s body was making substances that were stopping the baby’s heart from growing correctly and without help, the baby wouldn’t survive.

Because Asher acted quickly, the baby girl was saved, but the situation made it clear that the hospital needs to improve how it handles prenatal care during emergencies.

This case in Chicago Med season 10 episode 5, made Goodwin want to create a mobile operating room that could give pregnant women quick access to treatment, so doctors like Asher can act before problems become too dangerous.

Meanwhile, Dr. Dean Ripley in Chicago Med season 10 was working on a case involving Nate, a baby with pneumonia. Nate’s babysitter had taken him to the hospital because his hands had turned blue and he was crying a lot.

John Frost & Maggie Lockwood (Image via NBC)
John Frost & Maggie Lockwood (Image via NBC)

Ripley diagnosed the child’s condition and immediately began treating him with antibiotics, but the situation grew more complicated when Nate’s mother, Lynne, arrived at the hospital.

Ripley noticed that Lynne smelled like alcohol and thought she had been ignoring her baby to go to a Halloween party. This made Ripley judge her harshly, which caused problems between them.

Lynne was already having a hard time taking care of Nate by herself because Nate’s dad, Sully, was in jail. Later, Ripley understood that Lynne’s life was more complicated than he first thought and promised to help her going forward.

A major emergency involved Sister Mary Katherine (MK), a nun who arrived at the hospital with intense stomach pain. After a CT scan, Dr. Ripley found that MK had a miscarriage over 20 years earlier, and the remains of the baby were still inside her.

Now that MK was going through menopause, she was experiencing pain from that old miscarriage. Ripley suggested surgery to remove the leftover tissue, and MK agreed.

The medical emergencies in Chicago Med season 10 episode 5 on Halloween night showed how serious the situations can be for doctors and nurses, even during celebrations.

From dangerous pregnancies to complex personal issues, the hospital staff demonstrated their strength and commitment to their patients.

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Fans of the show can watch new episodes of Chicago Med season 10 on NBC and Peacock.

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