One Chicago on Hiatus: Why ‘Chicago Med,’ ‘Fire,’ and ‘P.D.’ Are Off the Air for Three Weeks

Fans of NBC’s “One Chicago” lineup will need to wait a little longer for their weekly dose of Windy City heroism. The network has officially confirmed that Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. have entered a three-week hiatus starting in February 2026. This break comes at a time when all three shows are deep into intense storylines, leaving “Chihards” eagerly anticipating the resolution of several cliffhangers.

The Reason for the Pause The scheduled break is not due to production issues or low ratings, but rather a significant global event. NBC is shifting its prime-time focus to provide comprehensive, action-packed coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Games. As the world’s elite winter athletes compete for gold in Italy, the network is prioritizing Olympic sports coverage across both its traditional broadcast channel and its streaming service, Peacock. This three-week block is a standard procedure for the network during Olympic years to ensure that viewers have access to the biggest sporting events of the season.

Where We Left Off Before the break, each show left fans with plenty to ponder:

• Chicago Med: Viewers are following the emotional journey of Dr. Hannah Asher and Dr. Dean Archer as they navigate a surprise pregnancy.

• Chicago Fire: Firehouse 51 is seeing significant internal shifts that are straining the relationship between Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd.

• Chicago P.D.: Intelligence is dealing with high-stakes blackmail and the integration of new officers into Sgt. Hank Voight’s unit.

The Return and Crossover Event The Windy City heroes are set to return in spectacular fashion on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Their comeback will be marked by a massive, three-part One Chicago crossover event.

In a departure from the usual schedule, Chicago Fire will lead the evening at 8/7c, followed by Chicago Med at 9/8c, and Chicago P.D. at 10/9c. The logline for the event promises an adrenaline-fueled mystery: Firehouse 51 is called to an airfield for a silent passenger jet, a discovery that leads into a deeper, deadlier conspiracy affecting all three departments.

Major Guest Stars Adding to the excitement, the crossover will feature the highly anticipated return of two fan-favorite characters. Tracy Spiridakos (Detective Hailey Upton) and Jesse Lee Soffer (Detective Jay Halstead) will both make surprise guest appearances. This marks the first time the former “Upstead” power couple will be seen together on screen since their dramatic separation, a moment fans have been waiting years to see.

While the three-week wait may be difficult for loyal viewers, the promise of a high-stakes airfield mystery and the reunion of iconic characters suggests that the March 4 return will be well worth the wait.