‘Chicago Fire’, ‘Chicago P.D.’ & ‘Chicago Med’ Renewed By NBC For 2025-26 Season With Some Cost-Trimming

deadline.comPublished: 5/5/2025

Summary

NBC is thrilled to renew Chicago Fire for its 14th season, Chicago P.D. for its 13th, and Chicago Med for its 11th. These iconic series, part of the One Chicago franchise, have solidified NBC's dominance in broadcast drama with their high viewership and fan engagement. Despite budget constraints, the network has implemented cost-saving measures like episode cuts and Illinois residency requirements for some cast members. Meanwhile, key actors like Taylor Kinney may not return next season, and specific showtimes are set to remain mostly unchanged from this season.