When does Chicago PD return in 2022?

The One Chicago universe has been on-and-off this winter. All three shows have taken a hiatus, returned for a lone mid-season finale episode, and then resumed their hiatus, leaving some fans confused as to when they’re set to return.

Chicago PD was perhaps the most notable mid-season finale, given the narrative stakes and the fact that the fate of several main characters hung in the balance. It looks as though Voight (Jason Beghe) and Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer) managed their way out of trouble, though, so the biggest thing fans have to worry about is when the show is supposed to air in 2022.

Here’s a rundown of the Chicago PD schedule for the rest of season 9.

Why is Chicago PD taking a break?

The winter hiatus is pretty standard as far as NBC dramas go. TV ratings generally dip during the Christmas season, as networks place most of their focus on holiday specials and screenings of season-appropriate films. Delayed the release of new episodes protects shows from suffering low ratings and risking potential cancellation.

While the start-and-stop schedule for 2021 may have frustrated some fans, they can take some solace in the fact that this break is shorter than normal, due to the fact that the mid-season finale aired in December. Usually, the finale airs in November, meaning viewers have to wait nearly two months to resume their favorite shows.

When will Chicago PD return in 2022?

Chicago PD will return to NBC on Wednesday, Jan. 5. The show will resume its normal 10/9c timeslot on the heels of new episodes for both Chicago Med and Chicago Fire.

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The promo for the next episode teases some major developments in the relationship between Ruzek (Patrick Flueger) and Burgess (Marina Squerciati). The latter tells Ruzek that she doesn’t want her spending too much time around Makayla (Ramona Edith Williams) in the event that Ruzek starts dating someone else.

Is there another Chicago PD hiatus coming?

Unfortunately, there is. Chicago PD will return at its aforementioned date, but it will go on another hiatus in February when the Winter Olympics come around. The IU will be out of commission for a few weeks while the Olympics fill up the primetime slot.

That being said, once the show returns from its second hiatus, it will be aired consistently until the end of the season. We can’t wait to see what the actors and showrunners have in store.

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