Wondering why there’s no new episode of Chicago Fire airing today? You’ve come to the right place! Fans of the long-running NBC drama have been eagerly checking the schedule as the next episode didn’t drop this week. With major storylines and character arcs coming to a head, and with the drama intensifying, fans want to know when the 13th episode of Season 14, titled “Hit and Run,” will come out, and why no episodes are coming out in February 2026 after Episode 12.
Here’s a quick breakdown of why Chicago Fire is not airing a new episode today and what’s being broadcast on NBC during the show’s hiatus.
Why Chicago Fire Season 14 didn’t release a new episode today
Chicago Fire Season 14 is currently on hiatus due to the 2026 Winter Olympics broadcast on NBC. The show will return with Episode 13 of the ongoing season on March 4, 2026.
The popular NBC drama is currently taking a brief hiatus. NBC has broadcast rights to the 2026 Winter Olympics, currently being held in Italy. Accordingly, many shows made by the network will return to regularly scheduled programming next month. Chicago Fire will be back to its Wednesday night slot once the sporting event has concluded.
Chicago Fire Season 14’s return to screens in early March will be marked by exciting new episodes, including a significant crossover event to kick things off after the break. NBC is set to deliver an unforgettable comeback to make the wait worthwhile. The crossover event will shake the Windy City to its core. Firehouse 51, Intelligence, and Gaffney Clinic will join forces to confront a crisis that’ll test the mettle of Chicago’s bravest.
However, with the show’s break till ongoing, fans can revisit old episodes and catch up on the action and drama on Peacock.
