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Chicago P.D. (TV series)

Chicago P.D., created by Dick Wolf, is a police procedural series on NBC, part of the Chicago franchise. Premiering in 2014, the show revolves around the uniformed patrol officers and the Intelligence Unit of Chicago's 21st District. Led by Jason Beghe, the series follows the team as they investigate and combat major street crimes in the city. The cast includes Jon Seda, Sophia Bush, Jesse Lee Soffer, Patrick Flueger, Marina Squerciati, LaRoyce Hawkins, and others. The series focuses on the complexities of policing and the ethical dilemmas faced by the officers as they work to maintain order and justice.

March 27, 2013: NBC considers Chicago Fire spin-off

On March 27, 2013, it was reported that NBC was considering a spin-off of Chicago Fire, focusing on the Chicago Police Department, created and executive produced by Dick Wolf, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, and Matt Olmstead.

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May 10, 2013: NBC picks up Chicago P.D.

On May 10, 2013, NBC picked up Chicago P.D. for the 2013–14 United States network television schedule.

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May 12, 2013: Chicago P.D. announced as midseason replacement

On May 12, 2013, Chicago P.D. was announced as an unscheduled midseason replacement.

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June 13, 2013: Melissa Sagemiller departs, Jesse Lee Soffer joins Chicago P.D.

On June 13, 2013, it was announced that Melissa Sagemiller would no longer be a part of Chicago P.D., and Jesse Lee Soffer officially joined the cast as a series regular.

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August 23, 2013: Patrick Flueger and Sophia Bush Join Chicago P.D. Cast

On August 23, 2013, Patrick Flueger and Sophia Bush joined the cast of Chicago P.D. as Officer Adam Ruzek and Detective Erin Lindsay, respectively.

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August 28, 2013: Marina Squerciati joins Chicago P.D. cast

On August 28, 2013, Marina Squerciati joined the cast of Chicago P.D.

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September 27, 2013: Archie Kao becomes a regular on Chicago P.D.

On September 27, 2013, Archie Kao was announced as a regular on Chicago P.D.

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October 21, 2013: Stella Maeve cast in recurring role

On October 21, 2013, Stella Maeve was cast in a recurring role as Nadia, in Chicago P.D.

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December 2013: Sydney Tamiia Poitier announced as guest star

In December 2013, Sydney Tamiia Poitier was announced as a guest star in Chicago P.D.

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December 20, 2013: Eastwood and Raymonde depart Chicago P.D.

On December 20, 2013, it was announced that both Eastwood and Raymonde had departed Chicago P.D. over creative differences.

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January 8, 2014: Chicago P.D. series premiere

On January 8, 2014, Chicago P.D., the American police procedural television series created by Dick Wolf, premiered on NBC. The show, starring Jason Beghe, Jon Seda, Sophia Bush and others, follows the uniformed patrol officers and the Intelligence Unit of the 21st District of the Chicago Police Department.

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March 2016: Nazneen Contractor joins Chicago Justice

In March 2016, Nazneen Contractor joined the cast of Chicago Justice.

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May 12, 2016: NBC gives Chicago Justice a series order

On May 12, 2016, NBC officially gave Chicago Justice a series order.

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September 2016: Jon Seda moves to Chicago Justice

In September 2016, it was reported that Jon Seda would move to the legal drama spin-off Chicago Justice as a regular.

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May 14, 2017: Chicago Justice series finale

On May 14, 2017, Chicago Justice aired its series finale.

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May 2017: Sophia Bush departs Chicago P.D.

In May 2017, it was announced that Sophia Bush would depart the series Chicago P.D. after four seasons.

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July 2017: Jon Seda returns to Chicago P.D., Tracy Spiridakos promoted

After Chicago Justice's cancellation, in July 2017, it was announced that Jon Seda would move back to Chicago P.D. as a series regular for season five. Also in July 2017, Tracy Spiridakos was promoted to series regular as Det. Hailey Upton.

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July 2017: Jon Seda rejoins Chicago P.D.

In July 2017, it was announced that Jon Seda would rejoin Chicago P.D. full-time after Chicago Justice's cancellation.

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November 2017: Sophia Bush Leaves Chicago P.D.

In November 2017, it was revealed that Sophia Bush had left Chicago P.D. due to Jason Beghe's behavior behind the scenes. Bush's claims led NBC to investigate Beghe's behavior.

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November 21, 2017: Investigation into Jason Beghe's Behavior

On November 21, 2017, Deadline reported that Jason Beghe was investigated for overly aggressive behavior. Beghe admitted to the behavior and apologized.

April 19, 2019: Jon Seda to leave Chicago P.D.

On April 19, 2019, NBC announced that Jon Seda would leave the series Chicago P.D. at the end of the sixth season.

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September 25, 2019: Chicago P.D. seventh season premiered

On September 25, 2019, the seventh season of Chicago P.D. premiered.

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February 27, 2020: Chicago P.D. Renewed for seasons eight, nine, and ten

On February 27, 2020, NBC renewed Chicago P.D. for an eighth, ninth and tenth season.

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March 13, 2020: Production of Chicago P.D. Shut Down Due to COVID-19

On March 13, 2020, Universal Television shut down the production of the seventh season of Chicago P.D. due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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November 11, 2020: Chicago P.D. eighth season premiered

On November 11, 2020, the eighth season of Chicago P.D. premiered.

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September 22, 2021: Chicago P.D. ninth season premiered

On September 22, 2021, the ninth season of Chicago P.D. premiered.

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July 2022: Benjamin Levy Aguilar upgraded to series regular

In July 2022, Benjamin Levy Aguilar, who portrayed Officer Dante Torres in one episode in season 9, is upgraded to series regular in Chicago P.D..

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August 29, 2022: Jesse Lee Soffer Leaving Chicago P.D.

On August 29, 2022, it was announced that Jesse Lee Soffer would be leaving Chicago P.D. during season ten.

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September 21, 2022: Chicago P.D. tenth season premiered

On September 21, 2022, the tenth season of Chicago P.D. premiered.

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April 10, 2023: Chicago P.D. renewed for eleventh season

On April 10, 2023, NBC renewed Chicago P.D. for an eleventh season.

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October 24, 2023: Tracy Spiridakos to leave Chicago P.D.

On October 24, 2023, it was reported that Tracy Spiridakos would be leaving Chicago P.D. during season eleven.

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January 17, 2024: Chicago P.D. Season 11 premiere

On January 17, 2024, the eleventh season of Chicago P.D. premiered on NBC.

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March 21, 2024: Chicago P.D. renewed for twelfth season

On March 21, 2024, NBC renewed Chicago P.D. for a twelfth season.

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September 25, 2024: Chicago P.D. Season 12 premiere

On September 25, 2024, the twelfth season of Chicago P.D. premiered on NBC.

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