If you’re wondering whether Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. are new tonight, the answer is no. NBC is not airing new episodes of the One Chicago franchise this week, as the network has temporarily paused its Wednesday lineup.
This break is part of a planned scheduling adjustment. Throughout the television season, NBC occasionally replaces scripted programming with special broadcasts, live events, sports coverage, or reruns. These short hiatuses are common and do not indicate cancellation or production delays.
The good news is that the break is only temporary. New episodes of Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. are expected to return next week in their usual Wednesday night timeslots, beginning at 8/7c on NBC. When the franchise returns, fans can expect major storylines to pick back up — including ongoing character arcs, high-stakes emergencies, and potential crossover developments.
NBC sometimes spaces out new episodes strategically to maintain momentum heading into sweeps periods or major spring storylines. By holding episodes now, the network ensures a more consistent run of installments later in the season.
As of 2026, One Chicago remains a core part of NBC’s primetime lineup. While occasional breaks can be frustrating for viewers, they are a routine part of broadcast scheduling.
In short: no new episodes tonight — but Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. will return with fresh episodes next Wednesday.
