Chicago (franchise)

Chicago franchise
From left to right: The casts of Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire and Chicago Med
Created by	Michael Brandt Derek Haas Dick Wolf Matt Olmstead
Original work	Chicago Fire
Films and television
Television series	Chicago Fire Chicago P.D. Chicago Med Chicago Justice
Miscellaneous
Related TV series	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The Chicago franchise is a media franchise of American television programs created by Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Dick Wolf, and Matt Olmstead and currently broadcast on NBC, all of which deal with different public services in Chicago, Illinois.

As of May 2, 2017 (2017-05-02), 243 episodes of the Chicago franchise have aired.

The Chicago franchise focuses on the professional and private lives of the firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel and legal professionals who serve the city of Chicago. A recurring and unifying theme of the four shows is Molly's, a small bar owned by three firefighters which has been frequented by characters from all four shows. Dick Wolf has stated that most episodes in the franchise will end with a scene at Molly's, saying that "it's a great note on the end of every show that connects all the shows".

Chicago Fire follows the firefighters, paramedics and rescue squad members of Chicago Fire Department Firehouse 51.

Chicago P.D. follows the uniformed patrol officers and detectives of the Chicago Police Department's 21st District. The Chicago Fire episode "Let Her Go" serves as the backdoor pilot.

Chicago Med follows the doctors and nurses of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. The Chicago Fire episode "I Am the Apocalypse" serves as the backdoor pilot.

Chicago Justice follows the prosecutors and investigators at the Cook County State’s Attorney's Office. The Chicago P.D. episode "Justice" serves as the backdoor pilot.

The following table displays all the crossover storylines involving the Chicago series.