One Chicago franchise fans eagerly wait for Wednesdays to stream new episodes of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD. Together, the three shows make up the One Chicago franchise, a team of the Windy City's finest first responders in all areas.
The shows kicked off their respective new seasons on September 25, 2024, and fans are lucky to get new episodes almost every week without interruption.
The One Chicago Franchise saw mid-season finales for Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD on November 20, 2024. The windy city first responders will return after the holidays and a long break on January 8, 2025.
More about Chicago Fire and other shows' hiatus breaks and what to expect in our story.
Chicago Fire and other shows in the One Chicago franchise go on an extended winter break
While NBC usually takes a winter break for the actors to rejuvenate during the holidays and prepare some new episodes for the upcoming year, it looks like the shows will take a more prolonged hiatus than before.
NBC usually airs the episodes till early December before going on a break and returning with new episodes in the new year. While the 2023-2024 season was already short due to the writers' exit and major cast exits from the show, the franchise is finally settling in with new cast members.
After airing the mid-season finales of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago PD on November 20, 2024, the One Chicago franchise will return with new episodes on January 8, 2025.
Gaffney ER's finest doctors will start the night at 8 p.m. on Chicago Med, treating patients who need immediate care. They will be followed at 9 p.m. by the firefighters of Firehouse 51 at Chicago Fire, putting off fires.
The Intelligence Unit at Chicago PD will wrap up the night at 10 pm with some crime-solving.
With three hours of back-to-back powerhouse performances, prepare for another round of One Chicago Franchise, where they will prove why they are the best on January 8, 2025.
Is the One Chicago franchise planning a crossover episode in 2025?
What do fans love more than a back-to-back run of their favorite One Chicago shows? A crossover episode with Chicago's finest first responders.
The last crossover between Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD was before pandemic, when the team from all three shows came together after an outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria.
With strict COVID protocols, writer's exits, and managing different storylines on the shows, another crossover has been difficult for the makers after the pandemic. But, it looks like the franchise is finding its footing again, and according to reports, fans can expect a crossover episode between the shows.
While the details of this crossover are sparse, the teams will come together after a massive explosion in an office building, whose fallout would be so extreme that the city would require all hands on the scene.
If this possible crossover goes through, it will mark the first crossover for the One Chicago franchise in five years after the pandemic.
Until then, celebrate your holidays with a rerun of the One Chicago franchise and other shows on Peacock and wait for a round of new episodes until January 8, 2025.
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