One Chicago fans, mark your calendars—but don’t get too excited just yet. NBC has finally announced the fall 2025 premiere dates for its flagship Wednesday night lineup: “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” and “Chicago Med.” While it’s a relief to know all three shows are returning, some fans may be disappointed to learn that new episodes won’t air until October.
NBC confirmed that the entire One Chicago block will return on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The night kicks off with “Chicago Med” season 11 at 8 p.m., followed by “Chicago Fire” season 14 at 9 p.m., and wraps with “Chicago P.D.” season 13 at 10 p.m.
While that’s great news for viewers who love a full night of high-stakes drama, the late premiere means fans will be waiting until deep into fall to catch up with their favorite first responders and medical staff.
Each show is expected to pick up where it left off—complete with unresolved relationships, new threats, and emotional cliffhangers. For “Chicago Med,” that includes Hannah’s pregnancy storyline and a possible deeper dive into Dr. Charles’ personal life. There’s also buzz that newer characters like Dr. Mitch Frost and Dr. Ivy Lenox could take on bigger roles.
Over on “Chicago Fire,” big changes are coming. While Taylor Kinney’s Kelly Severide will continue to anchor Firehouse 51, the exits of Daniel Kyri (Darren Ritter) and Jake Lockett (Sam Carver) will leave notable gaps in the cast. As of now, it’s unclear who will fill those boots.
“Chicago P.D.” will continue to center around Jason Beghe’s Hank Voight, with rising characters like officer Kiana Cook possibly getting more screen time. But NBC has remained tight-lipped on the specifics.
A Slower Rollout, but Steady Momentum
Even though some fans were hoping for a September return, NBC’s decision to bring back the full One Chicago lineup together in October helps maintain the energy that’s made these shows so successful. The unified premiere underscores just how intertwined these series remain—even when crossovers are limited.
Each fall, One Chicago Wednesdays offer fans the chance to dive into emotionally charged, character-driven drama across three interconnected worlds. And according to NBC, that won’t change.
While we don’t yet know if crossover episodes are on the horizon, the synchronized return ensures storylines will unfold in real-time across all three shows. That means “Chicago Fire” could hint at major developments in “P.D.,” while “Med” might subtly set up a storyline that affects Firehouse 51.
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