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What happened to Adam Ruzek in Season 13?
Flueger plays Officer Adam Ruzek, a member of the Intelligence Unit. TV Insider reported that he had not appeared onscreen since the October 29, 2025 episode and connected the character’s absence to the actor’s leave. The report does not establish a specific personal reason, so it would be misleading to treat any explanation about Flueger’s private life—or a plot point involving Ruzek—as a confirmed cause of the leave.
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TV Insider’s March 11, 2026 report says Flueger returned in that night’s episode. The available reporting does not provide a primary announcement or exact wording for the original leave announcement.
Season 13 absence and return timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Season 13 premiered, according to Peacock’s Season 13 preview. |
| October 29, 2025 | The last episode in which Flueger had appeared onscreen before the reported absence, according to TV Insider. |
| March 11, 2026 | Flueger returned in that episode, according to TV Insider. |
| October 7, 2026 | Season 14 premiered on NBC, according to NBCUniversal. |
Where to watch Season 13
Peacock’s Chicago P.D. page lists the series, and its Season 13 page provides a season preview and episode guide. Peacock’s preview says episodes were available to stream the day after their NBC premiere; current catalog availability and terms may change.
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- Chicago PD: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (DVD)
- Format: Box set, Color, Widescreen, NTSC
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada)
- Number of discs: 21 / Run Time: 4078.00 minutes
For a physical copy, Universal Pictures At Home lists Chicago P.D.: Season Thirteen on DVD and identifies Flueger as Ruzek. Check the retailer’s current edition and stock before purchasing.
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