Wondering why Chicago Fire won’t air a new episode this week on November 19? The series is taking a brief step back from its regular schedule, leaving viewers without a new episode and raising questions about the reason for the break. The show has officially entered its mid-season break.
Why Chicago Fire won’t air a new episode this week on November 19
Chicago Fire will not air a new episode on November 19, as the series has officially begun its scheduled fall hiatus. The November 12 broadcast served as Season 14’s final episode of the year, serving as the midseason finale. NBC has confirmed that new episodes will resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, when the show returns with its winter premiere.
NBC’s scheduling shift is the primary reason fans will not see a fresh episode this week. The break arrives slightly earlier than usual for the Chicago Fire. NBC often keeps the series on air through the end of November or the beginning of December.
The Season 14 mid-season finale of Chicago Fire ends on a tense cliffhanger focused on Kelly Severide’s arson investigation. He looks into a high school fire that appears intentional. His findings show the fire targeted principal Mr. Cole and was started remotely through a smart plug, ruling out the student initially blamed.
With help from Tom Van Meter, Severide uncovers an online group where students accuse Cole of abuse. As the investigators confront the principal, the episode ends with a second fire and a hooded figure fleeing the scene. The episode leaves viewers with several unanswered questions during the break. However, there is no indication that Severide, portrayed by Taylor Kinney, is leaving the series.
During the hiatus, viewers can also catch up on Chicago Fire on Peacock, where the current seasons are available to stream.
