In a crossover event that didn’t take place on the streets of Chicago but instead in a studio full of laughter and friendly competition, the stars of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. faced off in a side-splitting round of The Newlywed Game. The twist? These weren’t actual couples—just castmates and co-stars who should know each other well. What followed was a glorious mix of wrong answers, red faces, and behind-the-scenes revelations that fans absolutely did not see coming.
Organized as a lighthearted break from the intensity of their usual crime scenes, surgeries, and fire rescues, the event saw some of One Chicago’s most beloved actors paired up in mock “newlywed” duos. It was all filmed as a special segment for an NBC digital exclusive, and let’s just say: fans are still reeling from the shocking (and hilarious) moments that unfolded.
On Team Chicago Fire, fan-favorites Taylor Kinney (Kelly Severide) and Miranda Rae Mayo (Stella Kidd) were paired together—and expectations were high. Given their characters’ on-screen marriage, everyone assumed they’d ace the game. Spoiler alert: they didn’t. Over on Chicago P.D., Jason Beghe (Voight) teamed up with LaRoyce Hawkins (Atwater), forming what many fans called the “most unexpected bromance of the day.” Their dynamic was less about getting the answers right and more about throwing playful jabs at each other—resulting in some of the best one-liners of the game.
While the Newlywed Game was clearly a fun distraction, it also gave fans something special: a peek behind the curtain. The chemistry, the camaraderie, and the deep bonds between these actors go far beyond what we see in the intense episodes of their respective shows. For once, we saw them not as first responders and detectives—but as real people, goofing around and proving why this franchise has such staying power. NBC’s One Chicago franchise has always been praised for its tightly-knit cast and shared universe, but rarely do fans get to enjoy this level of light-hearted interaction. It was the kind of content that reminds everyone why they fell in love with these shows—not just because of the action, but because of the people.
The internet exploded within hours of the segment airing. TikTok was filled with clips of Miranda Rae Mayo jokingly threatening to “retrain” Severide, while memes of Jason Beghe’s pizza ritual went viral almost instantly. “Petition to make this an annual tradition,” one fan tweeted.
“I haven’t laughed this hard since Burgess tasered that suspect in heels,” another wrote. And while most of the buzz was positive, fans did get very vocal about wanting even more combinations. “Next time, give us Burgess and Upton!” one viewer demanded. Others begged for cross-show teams like “Maggie from Med with Voight from P.D.—the chaos would be unmatched.”
In a franchise known for high-stakes action and heartbreaking drama, this unexpected dose of comedy was everything fans didn’t know they needed. The Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. stars proved that laughter really is the best medicine—and that even fake newlyweds can reveal real chemistry. Whether it was Severide’s movie mishap or Atwater’s hilarious impressions of Voight, the Newlywed Game reminded everyone of the magic that happens when these stars step out of character and just have fun. With fans already begging for more, one thing is clear: One Chicago’s greatest crossover yet might just be its funniest.
