Andrew Chapman breaks down the season 4 premiere.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: The premiere sets up a time jump between COVID days and post-pandemic life.
It was June of 2020.

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And we agreed people are going to want to a break.
What’s the scoop on Mina and A.J.?
Is this something casual?No, this is the real deal.

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They’re a couple now, and you’ll see more from them in the next episode.
The fans have been waiting for this moment for so long.
Could the season be bookended with weddings?

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We started with CoNic and maybe Mina and A.J.
in the finale?I will neither confirm nor deny this.
What was it like to be on set for the CoNic nuptials?It was quite moving.
Shooting in the time of COVID is hard.
Our cast and crew can’t spend hours together like before, practicing or shooting intimate scenes anymore.
I flew to Atlanta just to be there for that part of the filming.
It really was a lot of fun.
That person will become the new face of a more caring and more compassionate hospital for the people.
We have not been officially renewed by Fox, nor have we even aired yet.
It’s going to be good!