History of Chicago P.D. (TV series) in Timeline
Chicago P.D. is a police procedural TV series, part of the Chicago franchise, focusing on the uniformed officers and the Intelligence Unit of Chicago's 21st District. Led by Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe), the team tackles major street crimes, navigating complex cases and ethical dilemmas. The series explores the personal and professional lives of the officers as they strive to maintain justice in a challenging urban environment. The ensemble cast includes Jon Seda, Sophia Bush, Jesse Lee Soffer, Patrick Flueger, Marina Squerciati, and LaRoyce Hawkins among others. Since its premiere in 2014, the show has offered a gritty portrayal of law enforcement in Chicago.
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.
May 12, 2013: Chicago P.D. announced as midseason replacement
On May 12, 2013, the show Chicago P.D. was announced as an unscheduled midseason replacement.
June 13, 2013: Melissa Sagemiller departs and Jesse Lee Soffer joins cast
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.
August 23, 2013: Patrick Flueger and Sophia Bush join 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.
August 28, 2013: Marina Squerciati joins the cast
On August 28, 2013, Marina Squerciati joined the cast of Chicago P.D..
September 27, 2013: Archie Kao joins the cast
On September 27, 2013, Archie Kao was announced as a regular on Chicago P.D..
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., a pretty 18-year-old escort who is addicted to heroin and goes through a very difficult withdrawal.
December 2013: Sydney Tamiia Poitier announced as a guest star
In December 2013, Sydney Tamiia Poitier was announced as a guest star in Chicago P.D..
December 20, 2013: Eastwood and Raymonde depart series
On December 20, 2013, it was announced that both Eastwood and Raymonde had departed the series Chicago P.D. over creative differences.
May 12, 2016: NBC orders Chicago Justice series
On May 12, 2016, NBC gave Chicago Justice a series order after discussions with Dick Wolf about a fourth series in the Chicago franchise centered on the legal system. Chicago Justice was a spin-off of Chicago P.D. by introducing Assistant State's Attorney (ASA) characters in the 21st episode of P.D.'s third season.
May 2017: Bush departs Chicago P.D.
In May 2017, it was announced that Bush would depart the series Chicago P.D. after four seasons.
July 2017: Seda returns and Spiridakos promoted
In July 2017, after Chicago Justice's cancellation, it was announced that Seda would move back to Chicago P.D. as a series regular for season five, and Tracy Spiridakos was promoted to series regular as Det. Hailey Upton after a three-episode guest stint in season four.
November 2017: Sophia Bush leaves Chicago P.D. due to Beghe's behavior
In November 2017, it came to light that Sophia Bush had left the show Chicago P.D. because of Beghe's behavior behind the scenes, leading NBC to open an investigation.
November 21, 2017: Beghe investigated for aggressive behavior
On November 21, 2017, Deadline reported that Beghe was investigated for behavior that was considered overly aggressive. Beghe released a statement in which he admitted to engaging in aggressive behavior and apologized for it.
September 25, 2019: Chicago P.D. seventh season premiere
On September 25, 2019, the seventh season of Chicago P.D. premiered. Gwen Sigan was also promoted to showrunner and signed an overall deal with Universal Television.
March 13, 2020: Production shut down due to COVID-19
On March 13, 2020, Universal Television production of the seventh season of Chicago P.D. was shut down due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 11, 2020: Chicago P.D. eighth season premiere
On November 11, 2020, the eighth season of Chicago P.D. premiered.
September 22, 2021: Chicago P.D. ninth season premiere
On September 22, 2021, the ninth season of Chicago P.D. premiered.
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..
August 29, 2022: Jesse Lee Soffer leaving Chicago P.D.
On August 29, 2022, it was announced that Jesse Lee Soffer would be leaving the drama Chicago P.D. during season ten.
September 21, 2022: Chicago P.D. tenth season premiere
On September 21, 2022, the tenth season of Chicago P.D. premiered.
October 24, 2023: Spiridakos to leave Chicago P.D.
On October 24, 2023, it was reported that Spiridakos would be leaving the drama Chicago P.D. during season eleven.
July 2024: Toya Turner joins as series regular
In July 2024, it was announced that Toya Turner would join Chicago P.D. as a new series regular.
May 2025: Chicago P.D. renewed for a thirteenth season
In May 2025, Chicago P.D. was renewed for a thirteenth season, which later premiered on October 1, 2025.
June 2025: Turner departs Chicago P.D.
In June 2025, it was reported that Turner would depart the series Chicago P.D. after one season.
July 2025: Arienne Mandi joins the cast
In July 2025, it was reported that Arienne Mandi joined the cast of Chicago P.D. as a new series regular for the thirteen season.
October 1, 2025: Chicago P.D. thirteenth season premiere
On October 1, 2025, the thirteenth season of Chicago P.D. premiered.
October 2025: Flueger takes leave of absence
In October 2025, it was reported that Flueger would be taking a leave of absence from Chicago P.D. to deal with a personal matter.
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