In a shocking twist that no one saw coming, NBC has quietly adjusted its midseason schedule — and it looks like Chicago P.D. is making its way back to television sooner than expected.
While fans had already braced themselves for a lengthy break across the entire One Chicago universe due to the 2026 Winter Olympics coverage, new scheduling decisions suggest that Chicago P.D. will return to screens ahead of both Chicago Fire and Chicago Med — leaving viewers of the sister shows facing an even longer wait for new episodes.
Earlier this month, NBC pulled all three One Chicago dramas from its primetime lineup as Olympic programming took over the network’s February schedule. As reported, new episodes of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. were not expected to return until March 4, 2026, when the franchise is set to stage a massive three-hour crossover event involving a mysterious passenger jet emergency.
However, in a surprising move, NBC has reportedly opted to swap out planned reruns on an upcoming Wednesday night in favor of bringing Chicago P.D. back into the schedule earlier than anticipated.
Instead of a full night of repeats from the franchise, the network is said to be using part of the evening to spotlight the police procedural — a decision that could help maintain momentum for Season 13 while its companion series remain on hiatus.
The unexpected shake-up has sparked mixed reactions across the fanbase. Some viewers are thrilled to see Intelligence Unit drama return sooner than planned, while others are frustrated that Chicago Med and Chicago Fire won’t be joining it at the same time.
Still, NBC’s long-term plan remains unchanged: all three shows will officially reunite on March 4 for a high-stakes crossover that promises to connect storylines across departments — from first responders on the ground to surgeons racing against the clock and detectives working to uncover what really went wrong.
Until then, it seems Chicago P.D. fans may have reason to celebrate — even if the rest of the One Chicago audience is stuck counting down the days.