Law & Order: SVU recurring actress Erin Anderson is headed to Chicago Med.
Known for playing Counselor April Andrews in recent seasons of SVU, Anderson has been delivering captivating performances since the early 2000s. She has a large portfolio of television and film roles, including in the Dick Wolf TV universe. After stealing several scenes on SVU, she’s officially made her way to One Chicago in a role very close to Med‘s Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram).
Read on to learn more about Chicago Med guest star Erin Anderson.
Who did Erin Anderson play on Season 10 of Chicago Med?
On Chicago Med, Anderson plays Elizabeth “Lizzie” Asher, the older sister of Gaffney’s finest, Dr. Hannah Asher. Throughout Season 10 of Med, viewers have seen Hannah make efforts to connect with her estranged sister; Hannah’s history of drug addiction led them to lose touch over the years. She sought to make amends with her sister, but those calls were initially ignored.
The screened calls saddened Hannah, but she accepted her sister’s decision. So Hannah was delightfully shocked when Lizzie visited Gaffney out of the blue in Season 10, Episode 10 (“Broken Hearts”). While catching up in the hospital cafe, the two women were quick to reminisce about their childhood.
“I’m really glad you came by,” Hannah told her.
“Me too,” Lizzie smiled.
Lizzie and Hannah’s catch-up took a turn when Lizzie mentioned she and her partner were pursuing IVF options. Lizzie confessed that they were having difficulties with their insurance, but if Hannah diagnosed her with PCOS, those treatments would become much more affordable. Translation: Lizzie wanted Hannah to commit medical fraud. Once Hannah realized what Lizzie was asking, the happy reunion quickly ended. She turned her sister down.
After speaking with her boyfriend, Mitch Ripley (Luke Mitchell), Hannah realized she needed to support Lizzie as a sister, not a doctor.
At the end of the episode, Hannah visited Lizzie at work hoping to talk. After apologizing for not being able to help with her IVF journey, Hannah provided Lizzie with an envelope of money that could go toward the treatments. Lizzie initially tried not to accept it, but Hannah reminded her of all the times she’d taken care of her when she was growing up. Now, it was Hannah’s turn. The sisters shared a sweet moment, which Chi-Hards can only hope is a good omen for what’s to come.
Erin Anderson’s biggest television roles
Anderson made her TV debut as a guest star in the medical drama Strong Medicine. Her profile only grew after she landed guest roles in shows like Criminal Minds, Justified, and CSI.
Since 2019, Anderson has appeared on SVU as Counselor April Andrews, a tenacious defense attorney who often causes headaches for Benson’s squad. Counselor Andrews pays little mind to the clients she represents but fights like a bulldog in court.
Anderson also appeared in four episodes of And Just Like That... as Ainsley. In addition, she landed guest roles in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live and FBI: Most Wanted.
Watch Chicago Med on Wednesdays at 8/7c on NBC and the next day on Peacock.
