All about Adam Ruzek’s father, Bob, and the actor who plays him

Chicago PD fans will see a familiar face beginning with the January 22 episode.

Season 12’s “Zoe” reintroduces Adam Ruzek’s father, Bob, into the mix with a storyline that sees the younger Ruzek take on an unfamiliar role in their relationship.

Here’s everything you need to know about the character of Bob Ruzek ahead of tonight’s highly anticipated new episode.

When was the last time Bob Ruzek appeared on Chicago PD?

It’s been a while since One Chicago fans last saw Bob. He has not been heard from since retiring from the force in Season 8, making it four seasons since his last appearance.

The relationship between father and son has always been … interesting, to say the least. While the younger Ruzek has a sound moral compass, the same cannot be said for Bob. The two men had a falling out in Season 8 after it was revealed that Bob was selling information about police informants to local gangs, and as you can imagine, that didn’t sit well with Ruzek.

Ultimately, another complaint Ruzek had about his father was that he went along with his father’s other unfortunate vices of gambling and drinking.

But fans can expect to see their dynamic turned upside down when Bob steps back into the lives of his son and Kim Burgess in “Zoe.”

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What can fans expect from the return of Ruzek’s father?

During a recent TV Insider interview with Patrick John Flueger — the man who brings Ruzek to life each week — the star talked about what fans should expect during Bob’s upcoming multi-episode arc.

“Bob is a single parent and sacrificed a lot as far as I think he thought his career could go to raise two kids, Adam and his sister, pretty much by himself,” Flueger explained. “I think Adam really, really likes his dad, even though his dad does, like any human does, maybe drinks a little too much here and there, definitely has a gambling problem, but I think they are friends and so in this episode when (Adam) has to step into this role, I don’t think it’s completely foreign to him because I think he’s brought himself up on some level.”

It sounds like Ruzek may be taking on a more commanding, fatherly role in his father’s life, a decision that could ultimately benefit their relationship!

“I think it’s a comfortable place for him to step into to some extent,” Ruzek revealed. “I think the reason he has to step into that position is desperately uncomfortable.”

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Who plays Bob Ruzek on Chicago PD?

Bob is memorably portrayed by Jack Coleman, who has appeared in almost too many TV shows and movies to count.

But aside from his work as Bob Ruzek, fans undoubtedly know Coleman thanks to his impressive performance as Noah Bennet in the NBC cult classic Heroes more than 20 years ago, as well as the reboot.

The supremely talented 66-year-old also had a significant role in the last seasons of The officewho plays Senator Robert Lipton, a man who harbors a secret while he was married to Angela.

(Excuse us – State Senator Robert Lipton.)