Chicago Fire and P.D. Will Be Delayed Tonight on NBC: What to Know (DETAILS)

Wednesday is here and with it an all-new slate of One Chicago episodes. It’s a night Chihards have been waiting for, as it marks Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D.‘s return from a brief one-week hiatus. But tonight’s April 1 schedule will be a bit different, and NBC Insider has everything One Chicago fans need to know about how to watch the week’s new episodes.
How to Watch
Watch Chicago Fire Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC and next day on Peacock.
At 8 p.m. ET, a brand-new episode of Chicago Med will air as usual. However, at 9 p.m. ET, NBC will delay the scheduled new episode of Chicago Fire. Instead, the network will air an NBC News Special Report of President Trump’s live address to the nation about the war in Iran. The speech is currently scheduled to last approximately 25-30 minutes.
What time will Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. come on tonight?
Episode 16 of Chicago Fire will air in its entirety following the end of the president’s address. Episode 16 of Chicago P.D. will then air in full immediately after.
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Your local news programming will also have a delayed start, in addition to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Mountain and Pacific time zones will not be affected by tonight’s schedule change.
What are the new One Chicago episodes airing tonight?
Delay aside, One Chicago is presenting another can’t-miss night of television tonight. Here are the loglines for all three shows:
Chicago Med Season 11, Episode 16 (“The Book of Charles”): Dr. Charles grapples with his own mental health following a harrowing experience working the suicide prevention line.
Chicago Fire Season 14, Episode 16 (“Firehouse 66”): Severide is forced to overcome obstacles at the firehouse; Cruz finds himself at a loss amid the new changes in his family.
Chicago P.D. Season 13, Episode 16 (“Restored”): Torres tries to stop the cycle of violence after a teenager is killed in an act of revenge.
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As always, new episodes will be available the following day to stream on Peacock, which will be vital for those who count on being in bed by 11:00 p.m. after an exciting night of One Chicago viewing.




