Fans of the One Chicago franchise received disappointing news this week as NBC announced an unexpected schedule change for the beloved shows. Originally slated to air new episodes of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD on Wednesday, January 15, the network has pulled the episodes to accommodate special programming.
This sudden hiatus means there will be no new episodes of the One Chicago series this week. Instead, NBC will air a special broadcast of President Joe Biden’s farewell address, followed by reruns of the One Chicago series for the remainder of the night.
Why the Change?
President Biden’s farewell speech is set to air at 8 p.m. ET on January 15, ahead of the United States presidential inauguration on January 20. The address will occupy NBC’s primetime slot until 8:15 p.m. ET, after which the network will transition to reruns of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD.
Here’s the adjusted schedule for January 15:
- 8:15 p.m. ET: Chicago Med rerun, “Trust Fall”
- 9 p.m. ET: Chicago Fire rerun, “All Kinds of Crazy”
- 10 p.m. ET: Chicago PD rerun, “Off Switch”
While this change was unexpected, the good news is that the hiatus will be short-lived. NBC has confirmed that new episodes of the One Chicago shows will return on Wednesday, January 22.
What About the Upcoming Crossover Event?
Fans can breathe a sigh of relief regarding the much-anticipated One Chicago crossover event. NBC has assured viewers that the crossover will still air as planned on Wednesday, January 29. The scheduling shift does not impact the crossover storyline, and fans can expect the drama-packed event to unfold seamlessly over the three shows.
The current One Chicago lineup for January looks like this:
- Wednesday, Jan. 22:
- Chicago Med Season 10, Episode 10: “Broken Hearts” (NEW)
- Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 10: “Chaos Theory” (NEW)
- Chicago PD Season 12, Episode 10: “Zoe” (NEW)
- Wednesday, Jan. 29 (Crossover Event):
- Chicago Fire Season 13, Episode 11: “In the Trenches: Part 1” (NEW)
- Chicago Med Season 10, Episode 11: “In the Trenches: Part 2” (NEW)
- Chicago PD Season 12, Episode 11: “In the Trenches: Part 3” (NEW)
Looking Ahead
While it’s always disappointing to see beloved shows like Chicago Fire, Med, and PD take a sudden break, the temporary hiatus allows NBC to honor a significant moment in American history. For fans eager to dive back into the action, the wait won’t be long. New episodes return on January 22, with the thrilling crossover event just a week later.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss the exciting return of One Chicago on NBC!
