Is There a New Episode of ‘Chicago Fire’ Airing Tonight, January 8?
It has been nearly two months since the dramatic midseason finale of “Chicago Fire” left viewers in suspense about one pivotal character’s future.
Now, NBC’s popular series is set to return for the latter half of Season 13.
Curious about the next episode’s premiere date and how to watch? We’ve compiled all the essential details below.
Is ‘Chicago Fire’ new tonight?
“Chicago Fire” will make its long-awaited return with a new episode on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 9/8c on NBC.
Titled “A Favor,” Season 13 Episode 9 will focus on Cruz (Joe Minoso) as “his past resurfaces,” according to an episode synopsis.
In another storyline, Severide (Taylor Kinney) “gets ready to conduct an arson class at the academy,” and Mouch (Christian Stolte) is “on the lookout for a victim’s family member.”
What happened in the midseason finale of ‘Chicago Fire?’
The last episode of “Chicago Fire,” titled “Quicksand,” aired on Nov. 20, 2024. In the midseason finale, Herrmann (David Eigenberg) and Mouch were preparing for their officer exams.
When asked if he felt ready to take on the role of a firehouse captain, Eigenberg responded to NBC Insider: “Do the pants fit? Do the shoes fit? … I would embrace the chief role, but preparation is just part of it. Life can unfold in unexpected ways.”
Meanwhile, Cruz faced a haunting incident from his past during the episode. In Season 1, he had left a man named Flaco (José Antonio García) behind in a burning building after the gang leader menaced Cruz’s brother Leon (Jeff Lima).
In the midseason finale for Season 13, Leon approached Cruz to discuss Flaco’s cousin, a former gang member, who was now on parole and potentially in harm’s way after his release from prison.
At the same time, Cruz began discovering mysterious pendants at various locations. After testing one, he found out it contained ashes and questioned whether they were Flaco’s remains.
Later in the episode, while at church, Cruz was confronted by Flaco’s cousin, who accused him of leaving Flaco to die.
Where can you watch ‘Chicago Fire’?
Following its live airing on NBC on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT and 8 p.m. CT, “Chicago Fire” will be available for streaming on Peacock the following day.
