As Chicago Doctors Transform Into Barbie and Minions for Halloween Episode, Here's Why No One Will Feel Festive

Chicago Middle Season 10 kicked off on the fall 2024 TV schedule with some major changes, and not just behind the scenes with new showrunner Allen MacDonald. Two new doctors have arrived at the ER just in time for Halloween celebrations, but one doctor isn’t feeling the spirit of the season when the episode airs on October 23. Barbie and Minions costumes, new series regular Sarah Ramos explained to CinemaBlend why Dr. Lenox will still be wearing uniform.

Before we get into the costume photos, check out what Ramos shared below!

What Sarah Ramos told us about Dr. Lenox

Lenox wasn’t very well received in Season 10, courtesy largely of Dr. Archer, who isn’t exactly known for easing newcomers into the ER, even when they aren’t pitching in to take over half of its work. Of course, Lenox quickly proved that she could make the department run more efficiently, but her efficiency didn’t endear her to her new colleagues.

And according to Sarah Ramos — who also pointed out that Lenox could be fired if she behaves toward Archer like Archer does toward her — she won’t be joining them in celebrating Halloween… for good reason. She told me:

The Halloween episode is really fun. I’ll be straight with you – Lenox doesn’t dress up for Halloween. Are you shocked? You seem shocked. (laughs) She doesn’t get ready, because guess what? Halloween is one of the busiest nights at the ED and she is ready for action and is there to help people. She’s not here to trick or treat.

For the record – I wasn’t shocked, but it was fun to see Ramos joking about her character and proving that she, as an actress, is definitely not interchangeable with her more stern character. Furthermore, based on the promo for the episode – called “Bad Habits – Halloween will definitely be chaotic in the ED.

Could the expected chaos be the only reason Lenox isn’t dressing up? When I realized that I couldn’t imagine her character in costume at this point in the season, Ramos responded:

I have compassion (like Lenox), but I don’t think the ED was the most welcoming place. So Lenox plays her cards carefully, and I think it’s not necessarily a safe space for her to tell people about her personal interests and her favorite TV show characters at this point.

Happily, Chicago Middle will delve into Lenox’s history this season, whether she willingly opens up or not. Showrunner Allen McDonald predicted that Season 10 will bring “little glimpses into her past and why she is the way she is” as it progresses. Maybe Halloween 2025 will be different?

The rest of the ED suits up

While Lenox may keep her lab coat and uniform, that’s not the case for everyone! My favorite is the Hannah and Ripley couple’s costume as Barbie and Ken from Barbie for two main reasons. First, both actors have naturally blonde hair, but they wear wigs in their costumes.

Ripley from Chicago Med as Ken, Hannah as Barbie and Maggie as a hockey player in 10x05