NBC’s Chicago Shows Take Unexpected Break: What’s Next for Fans?

CHICAGO, Illinois — Fans of NBC‘s ‘One Chicago‘ franchise were surprised when the network aired reruns of ‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Chicago P.D.,’ and ‘Chicago Med‘ on February 12, 2025, instead of new episodes. This planned break raises questions about the future of the series and its schedule.

The reruns aired during the franchise’s usual time slot, which runs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. According to NBC, the decision to air Episode 4 of each current season instead of new content was made without a public explanation. The network typically employs breaks in its primetime schedule to ensure there are enough episodes to cover the season until the finales in May, a strategy designed to maintain viewer engagement throughout the broadcast season.

‘One Chicago’ is known for producing over 20 episodes per season, a significant commitment that often results in midseason breaks. With the franchises’ midseason hiatuses taking place on November 20, 2024, and a return to NBC on January 8, 2025, time for filming and editing new episodes is crucial. While the three shows are not airing new content this week, fans are eager for the upcoming return.

In a comparison, ABC‘s primetime shows like ‘Grey's Anatomy‘ and ‘9-1-1‘ wrapped their midseason finales around the same time on November 21, 2024. However, many of these shows are not scheduled to return until early March 2025, suggesting they may have fewer episodes than the ‘One Chicago’ franchise prepared to deliver.

As anticipation builds, viewers remain hopeful for updates directly from NBC regarding the return of the beloved Chicago series. Until then, fans of ‘One Chicago’ can continue to stream episodes from previous seasons, keeping the drama alive as they await new content.