When is 'Chicago PD' Season 13 returning? Officer Imani’s fate finally revealed after cliffhanger finale

The series premiered on Wednesday, October 1, and went on a break after its fall finale aired on Wednesday, November 12
Still of Sophia Bush and Jesse Lee Soffer from 'Chicago P.D.' (Cover Image Source: NBC | Photo by Matt Dinerstein)
Still of Sophia Bush and Jesse Lee Soffer from 'Chicago P.D.' (Cover Image Source: NBC | Photo by Matt Dinerstein)

Following the cliffhanger mid-season finale of 'Chicago PD,' fans are eagerly awaiting the show's return. Premiered on Wednesday, October 1, Season 13 went on a break after the fall finale on Wednesday, November 12, which left viewers on edge over Officer Eva Imani's (Arienne Mandi) dangerous situation. Now, fans can expect answers sooner than anticipated, as the show is set to return shortly.

A still from 'Chicago PD' on NBC (Cover Image Source: Instagram | @nbconechicago)
A still from 'Chicago PD' on NBC (Cover Image Source: Instagram | @nbconechicago) 

As per reports, 'Chicago PD' Season 13 returns with a new episode on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10/9 c ET/PT with Episode 8 titled 'Born Screaming,' as per Prime Timer. The season introduced Imani, while Patrick John Flueger (Officer Adam Ruzek) is on a personal leave. Team leader Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) and the remaining squad continue tackling crimes in Chicago.

Talking about the fall finale, Episode 7, 'Impulse Control,' set up the tension as Raymond Bell's (Barry Del Sherman) granddaughter Julie (Julianna Layne) is in potential danger. On the other hand, Voight forbade Imani from investigating the Bell residence after a strange message, but she rushed there when Julie called late at night. Imani didn't find Julie but discovered her broken phone and heard a loud bang downstairs, suggesting others were in the house.

The episode ended on this suspenseful note, making fans wonder about Imani's fate. After the show's return, fans can expect to learn what really happened to Imani and other crimes linked to the Bell residence. Talking about the cast of the 'Chicago P.D.' Season 13, the show featured a mix of old and new faces, led by Jason Beghe as Voight, who brings grit and intensity to the precinct, balancing returning favorites like Marina Squerciati, Patrick John Flueger, LaRoyce Hawkins, Benjamin Levy Aguilar, and Amy Morton.

Talking about the new addition in the show, Arienne Mandi made her debut as Officer Imani. With high-stakes cases and edge-of-your-seat investigations, the ensemble drives the drama and suspense that fans have come to expect from the series, as per NBC. Not only that, on Thursday, December 18, 'Chicago P.D.' star Squerciati shared a playful Instagram carousel of her and co-stars LaRoyce Hawkins, Flueger, Arienne Mandi, and  Aguilar attempting a traditional holiday card in a Chicago neighborhood, as per NBC. The shoot was full of laughs, awkward poses, and mid-blink moments, as the group is seen struggling to take a photo where everyone looked perfectly posed, as someone was always laughing, looking away, or blinking.

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