Get ready, U.S — Here’s when your favorite NBC shows are taking a break or signing off for good.
As 2025 winds down, NBC fans are preparing for an emotional mix of holiday cheer and season send-offs. Alongside festive specials like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Christmas in Rockefeller Center, several beloved NBC series will hit their finales or midseason breaks before returning in 2026.
Whether it’s the last performances on The Voice or the final sketches of the year from Saturday Night Live, these are the key dates you’ll want to circle on your calendar. And remember — if you miss any of these episodes, you can catch up anytime on Peacock.
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NBC’s 2025 Finale & Midseason Finale Schedule (U.S. Broadcast Dates)
🎤 The Voice (Season 28 Finale)
📅 Tuesday, December 16 at 9/8c
NBC’s hit singing competition wraps up another unforgettable season as the 2025 winner is crowned.
🎭 Saturday Night Live (Final Episode of 2025)
📅 Saturday, December 20 at 11:30/10:30c
SNL closes out the year with one more live episode, featuring big laughs and surprise celebrity guests.
🚑 One Chicago Night (Midseason Finales)
📅 Wednesday, November 12
All three One Chicago dramas will air their midseason finales:
- Chicago Med — 8/7c
- Chicago Fire — 9/8c
- Chicago P.D. — 10/9c
🧠 Brilliant Minds (Season 2 Midseason Finale)
📅 Monday, December 1 at 10/9c
The medical drama concludes its 2025 run with a powerful cliffhanger before its return in 2026.
⚖️ Law & Order Franchise (Fall Finales)
📅 Thursday, November 20
Both legal dramas take their seasonal break:
- Law & Order — 8/7c
- Law & Order: SVU — 9/8c
🏠 Happy’s Place (Final Episode of 2025)
📅 Friday, December 12 at 8/7c
This family comedy ends its 2025 run with a holiday-themed finale.
😂 Stumble (Final Episode of 2025)
📅 Friday, December 12 at 8:30/7:30c
NBC’s latest comedy caps off its season with a hilarious finale night double feature alongside Happy’s Place.
🏥 St. Denis Medical (Final Episode of 2025)
📅 Monday, December 15 at 8/7c
Before returning next spring, the ensemble medical comedy signs off with a heartfelt midseason finale.
U.S. Viewers’ Quick Reminder:
Most NBC shows will return in early 2026 with new episodes, while The Voice and SNL kick off new seasons later in the year. Until then, fans can binge previous episodes on Peacock.
NBC 2025 Finale & Midseason Schedule – FAQs
Q1. When is The Voice 2025 finale airing?
A. The Voice Season 28 finale airs on Tuesday, December 16 at 9/8c on NBC
Q2. What date is the final SNL episode of 2025?
A. Saturday Night Live ends its 2025 run on Saturday, December 20 at 11:30/10:30c.
Q3. When are the One Chicago shows’ midseason finales?
A. All One Chicago shows air their midseason finales on Wednesday, November 12.
Q4. When does Law & Order and SVU go on break?
A. Both have their fall finales on Thursday, November 20.
Q5. What’s the finale date for Brilliant Minds?
A. Brilliant Minds Season 2 finale airs Monday, December 1 at 10/9c.
Q6. When does St. Denis Medical air its last 2025 episode?
A. The final 2025 episode airs on Monday, December 15 at 8/7c.
Q7. Which comedies are ending in December 2025?
A. Happy’s Place and Stumble both air their final 2025 episodes on Friday, December 12.
Q8. Where can U.S. viewers stream NBC shows?
A. All NBC shows are available for streaming on Peacock.
