Chicago P.D. is about to deliver one of its most unexpected twists yet. Fan-favorite stars Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos are officially returning to the franchise, reprising their iconic roles as Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton in an upcoming One Chicago crossover event.
The highly anticipated crossover will unfold across Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D., bringing together multiple units in a high-stakes storyline that pushes the entire One Chicago universe into chaos. What begins as a routine emergency quickly escalates into a city-wide crisis, forcing familiar faces to reunite under intense pressure.
Jesse Lee Soffer exited Chicago P.D. in 2022 after ten seasons, leaving fans stunned by Jay Halstead’s abrupt departure. Tracy Spiridakos followed two years later, saying goodbye to Hailey Upton after seven emotional seasons. Their returns mark the first time the two characters will appear together on screen since their exits, reigniting excitement among longtime viewers.
In the new storyline, Hailey Upton is now working as a federal agent outside of Chicago, while Jay Halstead has been operating off the grid. Circumstances draw them back into the city at the same time, and their investigations collide in ways neither of them expects. The reunion promises unresolved tension, emotional weight, and the kind of intensity that originally made their partnership so compelling.
News of their return has sent shockwaves through the fanbase, particularly among supporters of the Halstead-Upton dynamic, often referred to as one of the show’s most powerful and emotionally complex pairings. Social media has already exploded with speculation about what their reunion could mean — both professionally and personally.
With this surprise comeback, Chicago P.D. proves once again that no goodbye in the One Chicago universe is ever truly final. The upcoming crossover is shaping up to be a must-watch event, blending action, emotion, and nostalgia in a way only this franchise can deliver.