Wondering why Dr. Hannah Asher didn’t appear in Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 16? Fans noticed her sudden absence after she played a central role in recent episodes, especially following her emotional moment with Dr. Mitch Ripley. Her disappearance left viewers speculating about what’s next for the character and her ongoing storyline.
Here’s where Dr. Asher was, why she missed the episode, and how it ties into ongoing events at Gaffney.
Why Jessy Schram’s Dr. Asher was absent in Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 16
Jessy Schram’s Dr. Hannah Asher did not appear in Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 16, titled “Poster Child,” which aired on March 26, 2025. The episode did not explain her absence or include her in any scenes, suggesting the character took the day off. Her absence created a noticeable gap after her strong presence in earlier episodes.
Dr. Asher’s absence came immediately after a major turning point in her storyline with Dr. Mitch Ripley (Luke Mitchell). In the previous episode, Ripley nearly died while saving a civilian, and Asher confessed her love to him just as he regained consciousness. This moment ended the episode on an emotional cliffhanger, leaving fans anticipating a follow-up.
The romance between Asher and Ripley has developed steadily throughout Season 10. Jessy Schram commented on the relationship in an interview with TV Line, stating, “I think what I liked about the romantic relationship is we haven’t seen that side of Hannah since [Nick Gehlfuss’] Will Halstead… getting to know this version of her in a romantic, sober relationship, in a flirtation, in a crush scenario.”
Schram acknowledged that working with Luke Mitchell added depth to her character’s arc, saying, “Luke has been a great addition, and I feel like he’s definitely been finding his stamp [with] Ripley, and it’s fun to be able to be his scene partner while he’s doing that.” The characters’ emotional and professional dynamics have become a central thread in the season.
Despite her absence in Episode 16, NBC confirmed that Dr. Hannah Asher will return in future episodes. Viewers can continue to follow her storyline on Chicago Med, which airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on ComingSoon.net.
