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Dermot Mulroney Exits “Chicago Fire” Early Season 15

8/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dermot Mulroney (62) will exit “Chicago Fire” early in Season 15, premiering Oct. 7, 2026, ending his role as Chief Dom Pascal.
Mulroney paused for half of Season 14, returned for the May 13, 2026 finale that ended on a cliffhanger with firefighters trapped in a burning facility.
The series will see Joe Miñoso depart early in Season 15, Victor Teran replace Andrea Newman as showrunner, and Da’Vinchi join as firefighter Marcus Burke.

History

Historical Context

When NBC debuted Hill Street Blues on January 15 1981, Steven Bochco and Michael Kozoll introduced a rotating ensemble that earned 26 Emmy Awards, including four straight Outstanding Drama Series wins (1981-84). The series’ fifth-season cast overhaul sparked viewer backlash but proved the show could survive major changes—a precedent cited as Chicago Fire considers its 2026 lineup revamp.

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Story summary

Dermot Mulroney (62) will exit “Chicago Fire” early in Season 15, premiering Oct. 7, 2026, ending his role as Chief Dom Pascal.
Mulroney paused for half of Season 14, returned for the May 13, 2026 finale that ended on a cliffhanger with firefighters trapped in a burning facility.
The series will see Joe Miñoso depart early in Season 15, Victor Teran replace Andrea Newman as showrunner, and Da’Vinchi join as firefighter Marcus Burke.

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