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One Chicago Franchise on Hiatus for Olympics, Returns with Crossover Event
Fans of the Chicago-based TV shows will have to wait until March for new episodes.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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NBC's 'One Chicago' franchise, including Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D., will be on hiatus for several weeks in February due to the network's coverage of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The shows will return on March 4 with a highly anticipated three-part crossover event featuring the return of former Chicago P.D. favorites Halstead and Upton.
Why it matters
The 'One Chicago' franchise is a popular and long-running series for NBC, with the crossover events consistently drawing high viewership. The temporary disruption to the regular viewing schedule may frustrate dedicated fans, but it reflects the network's strategic prioritization of major events like the Olympics.
The details
The break in new episodes will last from February 11 through February 25, as the Olympics will occupy the three-hour timeslot typically reserved for the 'One Chicago' series for two of those weeks. While new episodes could technically return on February 25, NBC has chosen to delay their return until the following week, for reasons not yet publicly stated. The March 4 crossover will commence with Chicago Fire at 8/7c, temporarily swapping timeslots with Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. will conclude the night at 10/9c. The crossover event will center around the team responding to a mysteriously missing passenger jet.
- The 'One Chicago' franchise has been airing new episodes every Wednesday since January 7.
- The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics began on February 6 and continue through February 22.
- New episodes will return on Wednesday, March 4, with a three-part crossover event.
The players
Chicago Med
One of the three shows in the 'One Chicago' franchise, along with Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.
Chicago Fire
One of the three shows in the 'One Chicago' franchise, along with Chicago Med and Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
One of the three shows in the 'One Chicago' franchise, along with Chicago Med and Chicago Fire.
Jay Halstead
A former character on Chicago P.D. who will return for the upcoming crossover event.
Hailey Upton
A former character on Chicago P.D. who will return for the upcoming crossover event.
What they’re saying
“The decision to preempt regularly scheduled programming for the Olympics reflects the network's strategic prioritization of major events. While frustrating for dedicated fans, this is a common practice in broadcast television, balancing established series with high-profile, time-sensitive programming.”
— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Newsy-Today.com (Newsy-Today.com)
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