Fans of Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med are in for a massive television event this March after an extended break that’s left the Windy City’s fiercest heroes off our screens. NBC’s hit “One Chicago” franchise is currently on hiatus due to the network’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, but when the shows return on March 4, 2026, they’ll do so with a high-stakes three-hour crossover that’s already generating major buzz.
What’s got viewers especially excited is the return of two beloved Chicago P.D. characters — Detective Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton — portrayed by Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos, who will reprise their roles for the first time since their departures from the series.
This landmark crossover will span Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. in one continuous narrative, with each show tackling a different piece of a city-wide crisis that starts with a mysterious passenger jet incident and snowballs into a deeper, dangerous mystery.
Upton, now serving as an FBI special agent based in Detroit, and Halstead, deeply undercover, will find their paths unexpectedly intertwined again — pulling them back into the heart of Chicago’s most intense police drama and delighting fans who have long called for their reunion.
The decision to bring back these fan favorites during a blockbuster crossover has reignited excitement across social media, with fans calling it the perfect comeback and a chance to finally explore unresolved storylines from past seasons.
With three hours of action, emotion, and character drama lined up for March 4, the One Chicago universe is proving that sometimes a pause in the schedule can lead to an even bigger payoff.