NBC has confirmed that its One Chicago franchise — Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. — will all return for the 2025-26 television season.
The trio of dramas, produced by Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment, remains a cornerstone of the network’s Wednesday night primetime lineup, delivering consistent viewership on both broadcast and streaming platforms.
Per NBC’s May 6 announcement Chicago Fire has been renewed for Season 14, Chicago P.D. for Season 13, and Chicago Med for Season 11.
The decision comes as the current seasons continue to draw strong audiences, with NBC reporting nearly 46 million total viewers across the franchise this year, combining live viewership and streaming on Peacock. The shows air Wednesdays at 8/7c (Med), 9/8c (Fire), and 10/9c (P.D.), with episodes available for next-day streaming.
The renewals ensure that the interconnected stories of Chicago’s firefighters, doctors, and police officers will continue into the fall of 2025. A recent crossover event in January boosted ratings, reinforcing the franchise’s appeal and setting the stage for more collaborative episodes in the future.
NBC and Universal Television are navigating financial constraints for the upcoming seasons. Reports indicate that episode counts may be reduced, potentially to 20 episodes per series, down from 22, to manage costs.
Contract negotiations with veteran cast members are ongoing, which could lead to additional departures beyond those already confirmed for Chicago Fire. These measures follow a broader trend of cost management across Wolf Entertainment’s NBC portfolio, with FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted recently canceled.
Since their debuts — Chicago Fire in 2012, Chicago P.D. in 2014, and Chicago Med in 2015— the One Chicago series have built a loyal audience through their blend of high-stakes drama and interconnected storytelling.
Their success on Peacock, where episodes see significant streaming viewership, underscores their relevance in a competitive TV landscape. The renewals signal NBC’s confidence in the franchise’s ability to anchor its schedule, even as the network balances budgetary realities.
Fans can catch new episodes of all three shows on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at their regular times on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock.
The current seasons are set to conclude on May 21, paving the way for fresh stories this fall.
