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What's Happening to One Chicago's Main Characters Ahead of the Crossover Event

Firehouse 51, Gaffney's finest, and P.D.'s Intelligence Unit are coming together to save the day on Wednesday, January 29. 

By Jessica White

Set your alarms, One Chicago fans! The highly-anticipated three-part Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. crossover event is almost here.

How to Watch

Watch Chicago Fire Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC and next day on Peacock

Premiering January 29 on NBC, Chicago Fire will lead the calvary of One Chicago shows as the thrilling three-part saga delivers drama, action, and tear-jerking moments. After a gas explosion rocks a high-rise, Chicago’s first responders will come out in full force to rescue hundreds of civilians. Familiar faces from all three shows will team up in ways never seen before, and Chi-Hards won't want to miss it. It's the first three-part crossover event since 2019! 

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Find out everything happening within the One Chicago family ahead of the three-part crossover event, below.

Chicago Fire's "Stellaride" couldn't be happier

Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide appear in Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 6

Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) have been happier than ever throughout Season 13. They've tackled every challenge together in stride, a welcomed dynamic considering Severide and Stella's trust issues last season. 

Mouch and Herrmann are making career moves on Chicago Fire

Mouch, Herrmann, and Severide stand on a wall together while their Chief speaks

Everyone's favorite 51 veterans, Mouch (Christian Stolte) and Herrmann (David Eigenberg), have been recently celebrating a promotion. After studying for weeks and rigorously preparing for their respective tests, Herrmann gained captain status while Mouch was promoted to lieutenant. 

Pascal has been running a tight ship at Firehouse 51

Dom Pascal stands at the scene of a fire

Dermot Mulroney's Chief Dom Pascal has been keeping close tabs on all of Firehouse 51, learning more about the firefighters and slowly revealing more about his mysterious past. This One Chicago crossover event is Pascal's first time joining forces with the Intelligence Unit or Gaffney doctors. 

Chicago Med's Sharon Goodwin is recovering from a near-death experience

Sharon Goodwin looks concerned on Chicago Med Season 10 Episode 1

On the Chicago Med side of the city, Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) has been focusing on her recovery after a near-deadly attack. After a vengeful stalker brutally wounded Goodwin in Med's fall finale, the Gaffney doctors came together and narrowly saved her life. 

Dr. Dean Archer is finding a new purpose after nearly leaving the hospital

Dr. Archer (Steven Weber) folds his arms on Chicago Med episode 901.

Throughout Season 10 of Med, the arrival of Gaffney's new E.D. Chief, Dr. Caitlin Lenox (Sarah Ramos), challenged Dr. Dean Archer (Steven Weber). Archer and Lenox didn't share their post smoothly, and after non-stop friction and Archer's demotion, he was close to resigning from Gaffney. However, Goodwin's attack helped Archer gain perspective. After waking up from surgery, Goodwin asked him to stay, and Archer agreed, so he'll remain a valuable asset during the 1C crossover event.

Dr. Ripley and Dr. Hannah Asher are grieving

Dr Mitch Ripley and Dr Hannah Asher on Chicago Med Episode 913

While Med fans have been loving the romance between Dr. Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram) and Dr. Mitch Ripley (Luke Mitchell), a tragic event has thrown a wrench in their lives. After a brutal cancer battle, Mitch's best friend, Sully (Daniel Dorr), suddenly passed away, a jaw-dropping shock. Mitch and Hannah have been honoring Sully the best they can.

RELATED: Revisit the Most Heartbreaking Deaths on Chicago Med

Hank Voight's been growing the Intelligence Unit on Chicago P.D.

Hank Voight holds a towel to his face on Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 4.

Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) has been focused on putting away perps throughout P.D. Season 12, hiring a new cop to join the Intelligence Unit, Officer Kiana Cook (Toya Turner). Meanwhile, the widowed Voight has been flirting it up with ASA Nina Chapman (Sara Bues), who recently confessed she has feelings for him.

Torres is feeling adrift after his exposed lie

Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Dante Torres) talking in Chicago P.D. Season 12, Episode 7.

Dante Torres' (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) past came back to bite him in P.D. Season 12 after his former girlfriend, Gloria Perez (Yara Martinez, returned. The pair navigated a dangerous and illegal cop-CI affair in Season 11. After Gloria reunited with Torres, he soon learned she was actively still in a criminal lifestyle. Torres' miscalculations about Gloria's integrity were disastrous for the Intelligence Unit, who eventually learned of his relationship with Gloria, jeopardizing Torres' job and compromising their trust in him.

Kevin Atwater's smitten with Val Soto

Kevin Atwater stands in front of a board of victims on Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 3.

Aside from making his way to Chicago Med and Chicago Fire in recent episodes as a helpful P.D. face, fans can't wait to see how Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins) joins the 1C crossover action. While Atwater has been unlucky in love throughout the series, he's been thriving with Val Soto (Natalee Linez). The smitten couple shared their first kiss earlier this season, and viewers can't wait to see where the romance heads next.

One Chicago's Crossover Event Is Here!

Hey, ChiHards! Don’t miss the intense three-hour One Chicago crossover event on Wednesday, January 29 at 8/7c on NBC and streaming on Peacock. Get ready for edge-of-your seat drama starting with Chicago Fire, then Med and onto the big conclusion with Chicago P.D.

 Plus, the excitement doesn’t end there!

 From Thursday January, 23– to Saturday February 22, Xfinity will be running a Rewards Sweepstakes where fans like you can enter for a chance to win One Chicago merch and autographed memorabilia for you and a friend.

Then, from Wednesday January 29 to Tuesday February 4, enjoy One Chicago Bingo. Watch the crossover episodes of Fire, Med and P.D. and play along on NBC.com desktop and mobile.

 On Wednesday, January 29, there will be incredible content coming to the One Chicago social platforms (IG, FB, X) with exclusive behind-the-scenes moments and more. Plus, at 7:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PST, watch @nbconechicago for an Instagram live featuring One Chicago talent who will play games, answer fan questions and more!