Fans tuning in for a fresh episode of Chicago Fire on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, were left disappointed when they realized there was no new episode tonight.
Instead of the usual Chicago Med → Chicago Fire → Chicago P.D. block, NBC is airing reruns (repeat episodes) across the entire One Chicago lineup.
Why is there no new Chicago Fire tonight?
NBC scheduled a one-week rerun break for the entire One Chicago franchise. This short hiatus comes right after the March 18 episode and is designed to give the writers and production team breathing room before the final stretch of Season 14. The show had already taken a longer break in February for the 2026 Winter Olympics, so the schedule has been a bit irregular this season.
What is airing instead tonight?
- 8:00 PM ET: Chicago Med Season 11, Episode 2 – “A Game of Inches” (repeat)
- 9:00 PM ET: Chicago Fire Season 14, Episode 2 – “Primary Search” (repeat) (The episode where Severide and Squad 3 work closely with rookie firefighter Vasquez)
- 10:00 PM ET: Chicago P.D. Season 13, Episode 2 – “Open Wounds” (repeat)
Basically, tonight is a full One Chicago rerun night — perfect if you want to relive some earlier Season 14 moments, but disappointing if you were hoping for new drama.
When is the next new episode?
New episodes of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. will return next Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The upcoming Chicago Fire episode is titled “Firehouse 66” and is expected to bring some major developments for Severide and the rest of Firehouse 51.
Sorry for the wait, Chihards. One more week and the bells should be ringing again.
Want me to tell you what to expect in the next new episode or any spoilers from the rerun airing tonight? Just say the word 🔥