Chicago P.D. is available on Paramount Plus, but only seasons 1 through 10

Chicago P.D. streams on Paramount Plus with a paid subscription. The platform currently carries seasons 1 through 10 of the police drama. Season 11 and newer episodes are not yet on Paramount Plus — they air on NBC and may appear on Peacock, NBC's streaming service, depending on licensing agreements that change over time.

If you have an active Paramount Plus subscription, you can watch the available seasons on demand without waiting for scheduled air times. You can stream on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs through the Paramount Plus app or website.

Key Takeaways

  • Paramount Plus has seasons 1 through 10 of Chicago P.D., but not the most recent seasons.
  • New episodes air on NBC first, then may move to Paramount Plus or Peacock months or years later depending on the licensing deal.
  • You need an active Paramount Plus subscription to watch — the show is not in the free tier.
  • If you want to watch the current season as it airs, you will need NBC access through cable, the NBC app, or Peacock.

What seasons are actually on Paramount Plus right now

Paramount Plus has seasons 1 through 10 available to stream. Season 1 aired in 2014, and season 10 ended in 2023. This means you can watch roughly nine years of the show's run on the platform.

The gap exists because newer seasons are still under exclusive licensing to other platforms or networks. NBC airs new episodes first, and Paramount Plus does not automatically get them. The timing for when a season moves from NBC or Peacock to Paramount Plus varies — sometimes it takes several months, sometimes longer.

How to find Chicago P.D. on the Paramount Plus app

Open the Paramount Plus app or go to paramountplus.com on your browser. Use the search bar at the top and type "Chicago P.D." The show will appear in the results. Click on it to see all available seasons listed in order.

Select the season you want to watch, then choose an episode. The app will start playing when ready. You can pause, rewind, and resume where you left off on any device linked to your account.

Where to watch new Chicago P.D. episodes

New episodes of Chicago P.D. air on NBC during the fall and winter television season. You can watch them live on NBC if you have cable or a cable login, or you can watch them the next day on Peacock, NBC's streaming service.

Peacock offers both free and paid tiers. New episodes are usually available on the paid tier (Peacock Premium) the day after they air. Some episodes may eventually move to Paramount Plus, but this is not may provide and the timing is unpredictable.

Why Chicago P.D. is split across different streaming services

Television licensing is complicated. When Chicago P.D. was created, Paramount Plus (then called CBS All Access) bought the rights to stream older seasons. NBC, which airs the show, owns the rights to new episodes and streams them on Peacock. These are separate deals with different terms and expiration dates.

When a licensing agreement expires or renews, shows can move between platforms. This is why you might see a show on one service one year and a different service the next. It is not a mistake — it is how the streaming rights market works.

Subscription costs and what tier you need

Paramount Plus offers two subscription tiers: Paramount Plus with ads and Paramount Plus Premium (ad-free). Chicago P.D. is available on both tiers, so you do not need to pay extra to watch it. The cost of each tier changes periodically, so check the Paramount Plus website for current pricing.

If you want to watch new episodes on Peacock instead, Peacock Premium (the paid tier) is required for next-day access to new Chicago P.D. episodes. Peacock also offers a free tier, but it has fewer shows and older content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch Chicago P.D. for free on Paramount Plus?

No. Chicago P.D. requires a paid Paramount Plus subscription. The show is not included in Paramount Plus's free tier, which has a smaller library of older content.

Will season 11 come to Paramount Plus eventually?

It may, but there is no official date. Paramount Plus has seasons 1 through 10, and newer seasons are currently on NBC and Peacock. When or if season 11 moves to Paramount Plus depends on licensing negotiations between the networks.

Can I read Chicago P.D. episodes to watch offline?

Yes. The Paramount Plus app allows you to read episodes on phones and tablets. Open the episode, tap the read icon, and it will save to your device. You can watch it without an internet connection, but the read expires after a set period.

What if I have cable — can I watch Chicago P.D. on the NBC website?

Yes. If you have a cable login, you can watch new episodes on NBC.com or the NBC app the day after they air. You will need to sign in with your cable provider credentials.

Is Chicago P.D. the same as Chicago Fire or Chicago Med?

No, they are three separate shows set in the same city. Chicago P.D. focuses on the police department. Chicago Fire and Chicago Med are about firefighters and hospital staff. Each has its own cast and storylines, though characters sometimes cross over between shows.