What to Expect from Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 20: Black Ice
The roads are icy on Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 20, “Black Ice,” and a terrible accident leads to Ruzek discovering a sex trafficking ring. Can they figure out what’s truly going on?
Even though Ruzek has always been personally involved in his cases, any case that puts women at risk hits him harder. This is no different, but it might put his life in danger more than usual.
While the Intelligence Unit puts their resources to work, they discover where the leader might be hiding. Sadly, this leads to a persecution that puts Adam’s life at risk and Burgess in a terrible position where she can’t get to him fast enough.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 20 Details
- Title: “Black Ice”
- Air Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Network: NBC
- Writer: Tiffany Bratcher and Gwen Sigan
- Director: John Polson
How to Watch Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 20
- Live: NBC at 10:00 pm ET
- Streaming: Available next day on Peacock
Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 20 Description
Ruzek witnesses a tragic accident on an icy bridge, leading Intelligence into a dark, sinister case involving sex trafficking.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- Main Cast: Jason Beghe (Hank Voight), Marina Squerciati (Kim Burgess), Patrick John Flueger (Adam Ruzek), Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Dante Torres), LaRoyce Hawkins (Kevin Atwater), Toya Turner (Kiana Cook), and Amy Morton (Trudy Platt)
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 20:
Promo Video:
What are your hopes for this episode of Chicago P.D.? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 19, “Name Image Likeness,” right here.
Chicago P.D. airs Wednesdays at 10/9c on NBC.
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