No new episodes until January—but the wait won’t be long

Season 14 Fall Finale Ends with a Bang

Chicago Fire fans, brace yourselves—season 14 is officially on hiatus. The gripping November 12 episode, “Pierce the Vein,” marked the show’s final new installment of 2025, leaving us reeling from a shocking cliffhanger that no one saw coming.

Whether you’re worried about Severide, desperate for answers about Truck 81, or just wondering how long this break will last, here’s the good news: the wait won’t be endless.

Season 14 Returns Wednesday, January 7, 2026

NBC has confirmed that Chicago Fire will return from its fall break on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, airing at 9/8c right after the winter premiere of Chicago Med. That’s just the first week of the new year—meaning fans won’t be left hanging deep into winter.

This early return follows One Chicago’s usual release pattern, with the franchise typically leading the charge as one of the first network lineups to resume after the holiday break.

Why the Fall Finale Came So Early

What’s slightly unusual this year is how early the fall finale arrived. Typically, Chicago Fire episodes run until late November or even into December. But this season, NBC opted to wrap up its fall run by mid-November.

So why the change?

Sources point to a one-time special broadcast of Wicked on November 19, strategically placed to boost interest in the film’s sequel, which hit theaters on November 20. That unusual scheduling choice effectively bumped One Chicago off NBC’s primetime calendar earlier than expected.

Where to Catch Up During the Break

While there won’t be new episodes or even reruns airing on NBC during the break, Peacock remains the exclusive home for all past and current episodes of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD.

Whether you missed this season’s early drama or just want to relive iconic Severide and Stella moments, now’s the perfect time to binge the series from the start—or just replay that explosive fall finale.

What to Expect When It Returns

Details about the winter premiere are still under wraps, but fans are already speculating. Will the cliffhanger leave one of 51’s finest fighting for their life? Will relationships hold strong, or will the winter chill bring emotional fallout?

One thing’s certain—January 7 can’t come soon enough.