Don’t Miss Chicago P.D. Season 13 Episode 8: Release Date, Exact Time, And How To Watch

Chicago P.D. slammed the brakes for fall with a cliffhanger, so yeah, we’re all twiddling our thumbs a bit. Here’s when Season 13 Episode 8 actually drops, where to watch it, and a quick refresher on the mess they left us in.

Previously on Chicago P.D. (aka the Fall finale)

Episode 7, titled 'Impulse Control,' kept piling on the Voight mystery. Another unmarked envelope showed up for him — this time with a photo and a threat tucked inside. He chases the sender and uncovers a reveal that clearly changes the game, but the hour saves the payoff for later.

Meanwhile, the Intelligence Unit zeroed in on Raymond Bell when new victims turned up near his house with injuries that matched the way his son used to hurt people. They pulled together what they could — including a former gardener describing Bell’s violent streak — but it still wasn’t enough to make anything stick.

That’s when Imani pushed too far. After a sketchy call from Bell’s daughter, she broke into his place, and the episode cut out before anything could land. Fall finale status: confirmed. Resolution: not included.

When and where to watch Episode 8

• Release date: January 7, 2026
• Time (U.S.): 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: NBC

If you’re new to the party, NBC has been around since 1926 and is one of the original Big Three broadcast networks. It’s the home of Today, The Tonight Show, and Saturday Night Live, plus the Law & Order and Chicago franchises — so yes, you’re in the right place.

What the show is (and why it works)

Chicago P.D. follows District 21, split between the uniformed officers handling day-to-day street crime and the Intelligence Unit tackling the bigger stuff — organized crime, drug trafficking, high-profile murders, and whatever else bubbles up. It’s a procedural, but with enough character heat to keep the cases from feeling like a checklist.