Sophia Bush Details Chicago P.D. Exit in Memoir

In a recent memoir titled And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes From a Life in Progress, actress Sophia Bush offers a detailed account of the alleged abuse and difficult working conditions that prompted her departure from the NBC drama Chicago P.D. in 2017.

Departing the Franchise After Four Seasons

Bush played detective Erin Lindsay for four seasons on the Chicago Fire spinoff before making her surprise exit. Reflecting on her time on the series during a 2017 appearance on Refinery 29’s UnStyled podcast, she described the production as a dream job that ultimately revealed an unsustainable personal toll. She recalled telling her bosses between seasons three and four that she would leave at the end of the year if major changes did not occur, giving them 23 episodes’ notice.

Her memoir expands on the physical and emotional strain of her tenure. Bush writes of experiencing inappropriate comments, raised voices, hair pulls, and physical altercations behind the scenes, noting that she initially attempted to handle the environment by staying quiet and maintaining professionalism.

Jason Beghe Apologized for Volatile Behavior

Following Bush’s exit from the series, news emerged that her costar Jason Beghe had been investigated by NBC for volatile behavior and offensive comments. In a statement regarding the investigation, Beghe apologized for his behavior, stating that he had struggled with anger issues and was working with a coach to manage his temper.

Bush later addressed the framing of the investigation, posting a critical message on Instagram in 2018 regarding misconduct being labeled as anger management issues. In her memoir and subsequent interviews, she discussed the difficulties of speaking out while considering the livelihoods of the broader crew and cast members who relied on the production.

Processing Trauma and Releasing the Memoir

In interviews promoting her book in October 2026, Bush explained to Variety that she chose not to reveal every specific detail to protect the privacy of colleagues who were not ready to speak.

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