| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Oct 01, 2025 | ||
| E2 | Oct 08, 2025 | ||
| E3 | Oct 15, 2025 | ||
| E4 | Oct 22, 2025 | ||
| E5 | Oct 29, 2025 | ||
| E6 | Nov 05, 2025 | ||
| E7 | Nov 12, 2025 | ||
| E8 | Jan 07, 2026 | ||
| E9 | Jan 14, 2026 | ||
| E10 | Jan 21, 2026 | ||
| E11 | Jan 28, 2026 | ||
| E12 | Feb 04, 2026 | ||
| E13 | Mar 04, 2026 | ||
| E14 | Mar 11, 2026 | ||
| E15 | Mar 18, 2026 | ||
| E16 | Apr 01, 2026 | ||
| E17 | Apr 08, 2026 | ||
| E18 | Apr 15, 2026 |
Chicago P.D. has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 11 years, typically returning in September. Following its midseason debut in early 2014, the series quickly transitioned into a cornerstone of the NBC Wednesday night lineup. It has consistently anchored the One Chicago block alongside Fire and Med, showing remarkable resilience despite industry disruptions. Aside from the anomaly of the 2020 pandemic delay and the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes, the procedural has never wavered from its traditional fall broadcast schedule.
The show serves as a reliable ratings driver for the network, benefiting from high-stakes crossovers and a loyal viewership. Its production cycle remains highly predictable, following the standard broadcast television calendar of filming in late summer for a fall premiere. This consistency has solidified its status as one of the longest-running police procedurals currently on the air, maintaining its core audience year after year.