Chicago Fire Hits 300 Episodes on NBC
NBC's 300th episode of Chicago Fire, titled 'Three Hundred', airs as Joe Miñoso's character Joe Cruz makes his final appearance.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Television
NBC aired the 300th episode of Chicago Fire, titled 'Three Hundred', on November 4, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET. The episode marks the departure of Joe Miñoso's character, Joe Cruz, who has been part of the series since it began.
Why it matters
The milestone marks a major landmark for the long-running One Chicago drama, which has been on the air for 15 seasons. Taylor Kinney has appeared in every episode since the series premiered in 2012.
The 300th episode extends the series' run to 300 episodes over 15 seasons, starting in 2012, with Taylor Kinney present in every installment. Viewership figures for the milestone broadcast were not reported in the source material.
The players
NBC
NBC is a major American broadcast television network that airs Chicago Fire and other One Chicago series.
Joe Miñoso
Joe Miñoso is an actor who played the character Joe Cruz on Chicago Fire since the series began and is scheduled to direct his first TV episode later this year.
Taylor Kinney
Taylor Kinney is an actor who has appeared in every episode of Chicago Fire since its 2012 premiere and began his acting career in Los Angeles.
The details
The 300th episode, titled 'Three Hundred', features the final Severide and Cruz scene, filmed as part of the episode's production. Chicago Fire kicked off the One Chicago franchise, which also includes Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.
Timeline
2012: Chicago Fire series premieres.
November 4, 2026: 300th episode airs on NBC at 9 p.m. ET.
Later in 2026: Joe Miñoso is scheduled to direct his first television episode.
Franchise Milestone
Chicago Fire launched the One Chicago franchise, and its 300th episode arrives as sister series Chicago P.D. enters its 14th season and Chicago Med its 12th. The milestone places the original series among the longest-running entries in the franchise.
Viewers can watch Chicago Fire, including the 300th episode, on Peacock. The episode aired on NBC at 9 p.m. ET on November 4, 2026.
The takeaway
Long-running series like Chicago Fire show how a stable core cast, here led by Taylor Kinney's unbroken presence since 2012, can sustain a franchise across more than a decade. Viewers following the story can track the departure of Joe Cruz and the upcoming directorial debut of Joe Miñoso.
What happens next
Joe Miñoso is scheduled to direct his first television episode later in 2026.
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