NBC has officially renewed Chicago P.D. for Season 13, confirming the long-running police drama will anchor the network’s 2025–2026 primetime lineup. The news arrives at a moment of high anticipation for fans, who have been eager for clarity about the future of the One Chicago universe after another strong season of ratings and streaming performance.
The renewal reinforces Chicago P.D.’s status as one of NBC’s most dependable tentpoles. Over the course of more than a decade, the series has cultivated a loyal audience drawn to its gritty cases, emotionally charged character arcs, and the grounded realism of the Chicago Police Department’s Intelligence Unit. Season 12 continued that tradition, delivering some of the franchise’s most intense storytelling while maintaining steady viewership across both live broadcasts and Peacock streaming.
Notably, NBC has confirmed that—like the rest of the One Chicago block—Chicago P.D. will follow the network’s adjusted winter schedule. Beginning in mid-November 2025, the entire franchise will enter a holiday hiatus, pausing new episodes as the schedule shifts toward year-end specials and seasonal programming. The break is expected to mirror the network’s broader winter strategy, giving the lineup room to breathe while building anticipation for the second half of the season.
According to the current schedule, new episodes of Chicago P.D., along with Chicago Fire and Chicago Med, will officially return on January 7, 2026. For fans, the announcement offers both clarity and excitement: a guaranteed return date after the winter pause, and a reminder that major storylines are expected to escalate once the series resumes.
Industry insiders suggest that Season 13 may explore deeper emotional arcs for Sergeant Hank Voight and his team, especially after the franchise’s recent casting transitions. With several departures and reshufflings over the past few years, viewers are curious whether the upcoming season will bring back beloved characters, introduce new detectives, or push the Intelligence Unit into uncharted moral territory.
Executive producer Dick Wolf emphasized the durability and resonance of the series in a statement following the renewal announcement. He praised the cast and crew for their commitment to grounded, high-stakes storytelling. “Chicago P.D. remains one of the strongest procedural dramas on television,” Wolf said. “Its ability to evolve while staying true to its core has kept audiences engaged year after year.”
NBC’s confidence in the franchise reflects not only its ratings stability but also its dominance in the digital space. The One Chicago shows continue to generate substantial streaming numbers on Peacock, making them crucial assets in the network’s hybrid broadcast-streaming strategy. Season 13 is expected to build on that momentum with an expanded narrative scope and a renewed emphasis on character-driven drama.
As fans count down to the post-hiatus return on January 7, 2026, anticipation is growing for what Season 13 will bring. With a guaranteed renewal, a clear winter schedule, and a universe filled with unresolved tensions, Chicago P.D. is poised to deliver another gripping chapter when it comes back to screens in the new year.
