Chicago P.D. Season 13 Episode 8 Release Date
The wait is a bit longer this time: Chicago P.D. Season 13, Episode 8 is officially set to premiere on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. After that tense Episode 7 cliffhanger, Julie Bell vanished, and Officer Eva Imani’s fate hangs in the balance. The show is taking a midseason break over the winter holidays. One Chicago (@NBCOneChicago) announced on X that the best squad returns on January 7, streaming on @NBC and Peacock.
Fans have seen this before: Chicago franchise shows routinely pause between fall and spring, but somehow, each break feels a little more painful when you’re on the edge of your seat about the Intelligence Unit’s latest case.
Chicago P.D. Season 13 Episode 8 Release Time
The new episode drops at 10 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. Pacific), right in its familiar NBC timeslot. Here’s a quick timezone breakdown in a handy, not-too-fancy table:
Air Time Schedule
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Time Zone |
Date |
Air Time |
|---|---|---|
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Pacific Time (PT) |
Jan 7, 2026 |
7:00 p.m. |
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Central Time (CT) |
Jan 7, 2026 |
9:00 p.m. |
|
Eastern Time (ET) |
Jan 7, 2026 |
10:00 p.m. |
|
India (IST) |
Jan 8, 2026 |
8:30 a.m. |
|
Japan (JST) |
Jan 8, 2026 |
12:00 p.m. |
How Many Episodes Are Left in Chicago P.D. Season 13?
Season 13 runs for 21 episodes, so after this midseason return, there’s still a lot to look forward to. Fourteen more episodes remain after Episode 8. That’s plenty of time for the show to unpack cliffhangers, introduce unexpected plot twists, and maybe resolve that whole Julie Bell and Raymond Bell saga. Ask any longtime Chicago P.D. viewer, and they know—not every question gets answered the neat way you hope. Keeps fans coming back, though.
Where to Watch Chicago P.D.?
For the latest episode, you’ll want to tune in to NBC on Wednesday night. Not a cable person? That’s fine, Peacock usually has the latest episode available the following day. NBC is a classic for live viewing, but streaming on Peacock is clutch for anyone wanting to binge a few episodes or catch up at odd hours after work.
About Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D. follows the officers and detectives of District 21, a fictional unit in the Chicago Police Department made up of street cops and the elite Intelligence Unit. Throughout the seasons, viewers dive into investigations of organized crime, major murders, and the complicated lives of the people who signed up to protect (and challenge) Chicago’s most dangerous streets. It’s gritty, suspenseful, sometimes heartbreaking, and never short on surprises.
Fans know the show balances classic cop action with character-driven drama, touching on issues that hit close to home and rarely taking the easy way out. After seven seasons, the formula still works and with cases like Raymond Bell’s and the fates of Julie and Eva dangling in the balance, Chicago P.D. isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Disclaimer:
All episode details and release information are accurate as of this publication, but TV schedules are subject to change by the network. Check your local listings or official NBC and Peacock sources for the latest updates. This site is not affiliated with NBC, Peacock, or the creators of Chicago P.D.
