Chicago Fire is an American procedural drama series broadcast by NBC. The series is the first installment of the Chicago Fire franchise. It premiered on October 10, 2012, and has aired 272 episodes. It stars Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund, Lauren German, Charlie Barnett, David Eigenberg, Teri Reeves, Eamonn Walker, Joe MiƱoso, Kara Killmer, Steven R. McQueen and Lauren German. In April 2023, the series was renewed for a twelfth season, which premiered on January 17, 2024.