NBC has confirmed the Chicago Fire season 14 return date, ending the winter break and setting a clear schedule for new episodes on streaming platforms.
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New episodes return Wednesday January 7, 2026 at 9 p.m. on NBC, continuing directly after the fall finale within the regular One Chicago primetime lineup.
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Viewers can watch Chicago Fire live on NBC each week or stream episodes on Peacock after airing, making easy to keep up through the season.
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Season 14 resumes with high danger as Severide faces a burning building, overlapping emergencies strain Firehouse 51, and decisions drive tension after the fall finale.
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New firefighter Sal Vasquez joins Firehouse 51, bringing confidence and friction, testing Stella Kidd’s leadership, and adding mystery as the team adjusts to change ahead.
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Familiar faces return with new growth, while younger midwives step forward, keeping faith, duty, and community steady during a changing time for all viewers alike.
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Learn full dates, cast details, story themes, and where to watch by reading the complete article before the new season begins this helpful guide now.
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