We start 2025 off with some bad news. There won’t be a new episode of Chicago PD on tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 1.
That won’t be too surprising when you consider the date. It’s New Year’s Day, and NBC is playing things smartly. A lot of people are going to be nursing hangovers, or they’re going to spend time with family to celebrate the start of a new calendar year. Maybe some are going to bed early after a late night last night!
Either way, NBC knows that the linear ratings will take a dive tonight. So, there isn’t a new episode of the show on—and it’s not the only network to continue the winter break. All networks have reruns or holiday specials tonight.
Chicago PD will air a rerun tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 1
There is some good news for those who would like to watch an episode of Chicago PD, though. There’s at least a rerun of the series on tonight. It’ll be time to head back to Chicago PD season 12, episode 2.
Yes, this is the episode that saw Ruzek deal with the loss of a partner. Detective Martel had been shot at the end of the previous episode, and while she was alive when rushed to the hospital, we quickly learned that she didn’t make it. Ruzek went on a hunt for her killer, and he was joined by Officer Kiana Cook. I think we get to see some great growth for Ruzek in this episode. An older version of the character would have gone for revenge as soon as he could, but this Ruzek was able to take a small step back from that.
This was the first introduction to Cook, who we know would later join Intelligence. If you missed her introduction, this is a great chance to see the episode again.
When will Chicago PD return with new episodes?
Of course, eyes are now on when the new episodes will be back. There isn’t too long left to wait. NBC will bring new episodes of Chicago PD season 12 back next Wednesday, Jan. 8.
The promo for the episode that came out after the fall finale showed that Voight and the team would need to deal with the kidnapping of two girls. The parents had a ransom note, and time was running out. We were left wondering if Voight would get to the girls in time.
Well, the synopsis gives us a few details, hinting that this is going to be a big Cook episode. Cook will turn to her family when Intelligence faces administrative roadblocks in the hunt for the girls.
"Cook turns to her family when Intelligence faces administrative roadblocks that threaten a kidnapping investigation."
Chicago PD season 12 returns on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10/9c on NBC. Catch up the following day on Peacock.
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