Last week, the One Chicago shows on NBC, including Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD, took a short break, leaving fans without a new episode. The shows, known for their thrilling plotlines and interconnected stories, ended their previous episodes on high-stakes cliffhangers.
Each show is dealing with new challenges and changes in its current season, hence the break within just a few weeks of premiering was unexpected for fans. Fortunately, the break was only a short one, with NBC confirming that the series will return on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Viewers can expect to jump back into the action with storylines that leave them eager for more.
This week’s return will continue the One Chicago tradition of delivering compelling, interconnected episodes. This includes the intense medical situations in Chicago Med, the relationship issues in Chicago Fire and the changing team dynamics in Chicago PD.
Why was there no new episode of Chicago Fire among the other two shows last week?
Last week, NBC surprised fans by airing reruns of the One Chicago shows. Although NBC hasn’t given an official reason, industry speculation points to a few likely reasons. One common strategy for TV networks is to spread out episodes to keep a regular schedule during the TV season, which usually lasts until May.
By taking breaks, NBC ensures that they have a consistent flow of new episodes available throughout the year. The timing of the break is unusual and adds to the mystery. Usually, breaks early in the season are for network programming changes, and midseason breaks are planned around holidays.
With Chicago Fire, Med and PD only having aired five episodes of their new seasons, the pause feels unexpected.
Some speculate that NBC might have been cautious about competing with ABC’s special programming, including the finale of The Golden Bachelorette. But NBC hasn’t said anything about scheduling issues, so fans are left wondering if the break is just about balancing the number of episodes in the season.
Even though it was short, the break gave fans a chance to revisit the premier of each season again. It also acted in favor of new viewers and those who had missed the beginning of the season. However, the delay also made some fans upset, as they were eager to see how the cliffhangers from episode five would be resolved.
What to expect from Chicago Fire, Med and PD episode set to air this week
With the One Chicago series set to return, all three shows are continuing from where they had ended, diving into some of the season’s most interesting stories. Chicago Med will keep exploring Sharon’s harrowing experience as she deals with more serious death threats.
In an exciting twist, the storyline will bring in Chicago PD’s Kevin Atwater for a crossover appearance, marking one of the few post-COVID-19 crossover events fans have been waiting for.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Fire has people wondering about the Carver/Tori relationship, which has had some problems lately.
Carver’s choice to forgive Tori after she tries to control how he talks to Violet adds more tension. Viewers are also curious to see how Violet’s budding romance with a new character unfolds and whether this relationship will complicate the firehouse’s dynamics.
In Chicago PD, Kiana Cook has just joined the Intelligence Unit, and this week’s episode will focus on her getting used to her new position within the team. The upcoming episode is expected to focus on Burgess, with possible developments surrounding the recent departure of Hailey Upton, as the team thinks about who could take her place.
Fans of One Chicago can watch new episodes of Chicago Fire, Med, and PD on NBC and Peacock.
