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The officers will be back at work for the 2025-26 TV season. NBC has renewed Chicago PD for a 13th season. The 12th season of the series, with 22 episodes, finishes airing on May 21st.
A police procedural drama series, the Chicago PD TV show stars Jason Beghe, Patrick John Flueger, Marina Squerciati, LaRoyce Hawkins, Amy Morton, and Benjamin Levy Aguilar. This TV show follows the personal and professional lives of the men and women of the Chicago Police Department’s elite Intelligence Unit. They combat the city’s most heinous offenses, including organized crime, drug trafficking, and high-profile murders. Detective Sgt. Hank Voight (Beghe) is at the center of the department’s war on crime and’ll do anything to bring criminals to justice. The series also features crossovers with Chicago Med and Chicago Fire.
Airing on Wednesday nights, the 12th season of Chicago PD averages a 0.35 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.72 million viewers (includes DVR playback through 3:00 AM). Compared to season 11, that’s down by 24% in the demo and down by 10% in viewership. It’s the network’s third-most-watched scripted series of the season.
Chicago PD is expected to return for its 13th season in the fall. An exact date will be revealed this summer.
According to Deadline, the new season’s episode order has yet to be determined, and, as part of continuing cost-cutting measures, some actors won’t be seen in 2-4 episodes. Because the cast sometimes films in Chicago, the actors are being asked to become residents of Illinois. Those who do not do so will likely be in even fewer episodes. In addition, some cast members won’t be getting their annual 5% raises. Some cast departures are also possible to help trim the budget even further.
What do you think? Have you kept up with the Chicago PD series on NBC? Are you glad it’s been renewed for a 13th season?
It WAS a great show through about 10 seasons but the cast changes hurt the show and less appealing content too so I fear this will be the end for CPD!
Aussie girl who loves the show, but finds it hard 2 watch down under. So in love with Jason
I have been a huge fan of Chicago PD since day one! Super happy it’s been renewed but I wish they would have a bigger squad like they used to! The storylines and chaos from the first 5 seasons were the BEST!! Trudys character in the beginning was on point !! Never understood if it’s not broke why do you change it but still a Loyal fan forever! Love all the Chicago shows and FBIs!
I have been a huge fan of Chicago PD since day one! Super happy it’s been renewed but I wish they would have a bigger squad like they used to! The storylines and chaos from the first 5 seasons were the BEST!! Trudys character in the beginning was on point !! Never understood if it’s not broke why do you change it but still a Loyal fan forever!
Yes I love the pd and fire
Yes I am so glad it is returning for another season this Fall. Iam hooked and a loyal fan of the show.
We Love this show!!! Glad it will be back,Can’t come soon enough.
Chicago PD just isn’t as good as it used to be. Not sure if they got different writers or it’s the budget cuts. It’s much better when the show is focused on the team and not so much one individual
Love the Chicago shows