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The Best Episodes of Chicago Fire

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An edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Chicago Fire Season 2 Episode 20 - A Dark Day (I)
    9.0/10(897 votes)

    #1 - A Dark Day (I)

    S2:E20

    Lt. Casey and Dawson volunteer to help at a charity run at Chicago Medical when a massive explosion sends Chicago into chaos. With one of their own missing in the blast, the firehouse is tested like never before. The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S01E12 8:30 PM (II)

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 22 - My Miracle
    9.0/10(766 votes)

    #2 - My Miracle

    S5:E22

    A dangerous warehouse fire puts truck and squad at risk. Tensions are high for Dawson and Casey when Dawson's father overstays his welcome at their home. Meanwhile, Casey continues to fight for his first responders bill, Mouch makes a serious decision regarding his future and Herrmann goes to tremendous lengths to make a young boy smile.

    Director:Michael Brandt
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

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  3. Chicago Fire Season 2 Episode 22 - Real Never Waits
    8.9/10(782 votes)

    #3 - Real Never Waits

    S2:E22

    A fire at a boarding school leaves Lt. Severide shaken and wondering if he could have done more. Meanwhile, with the firehouse in full support of Dawson as she retakes the fireman’s exam, Lt. Casey attempts some political maneuverings on her behalf. Elsewhere, Mills looks for answers about his father’s mysterious past and Chief Boden’s grand plans take a detour.

    Director:Michael Brandt
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

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  4. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 19 - I Am the Apocalypse
    8.9/10(794 votes)

    #4 - I Am the Apocalypse

    S3:E19

    The Chicago fire team works seamlessly with Chicago Med personnel to help aid victims of a deadly gas leak, but things quickly take a turn for the worse when the hospital is suddenly forced into quarantine.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 15 - Deathtrap (I)
    8.9/10(667 votes)

    #5 - Deathtrap (I)

    S5:E15

    Truck and squad are called to aid in a massive all-city response when an old, ill-equipped factory-turned live/work space quickly turns into a firestorm, trapping countless unsuspecting victims. The dire situation quickly turns personal when it is discovered that one of Chicago PD's own has a family member at the scene. The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S04E016 Emotional Proximity (II) and Chicago Justice S01E01 Fake (III).

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Andrea Newman

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  6. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 16 - Telling Her Goodbye
    8.9/10(618 votes)

    #6 - Telling Her Goodbye

    S5:E16

    When a turf war escalates, members of truck and squad find themselves caught in the middle as unsuspecting hostages when a group of armed gang members take cover and assume control over Firehouse 51.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Michael A. O'Shea

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  7. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 20 - Carry Me
    8.9/10(612 votes)

    #7 - Carry Me

    S5:E20

    Casey goes to drastic measures to help his friend Kannell. Lt. Severide helps an old widow come to terms with letting go, but realizes he may be the one needing help. Otis and Cruz deal with surprises when they find a new roommate to move in. Dawson and Brett get crafty to save a young girl.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Jill Weinberger

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  8. Chicago Fire Season 7 Episode 2 - Going to War (I)
    8.9/10(648 votes)

    #8 - Going to War (I)

    S7:E2

    Firehouse 51 is faced with a daunting challenge when an out-of-control blaze consumes a 15-story apartment complex, trapping victims on the top floors. Complicating the rapidly escalating situation, members soon discover that someone close to home may be one of the trapped victims. The crossover continues on Chicago Med S04E02 When to Let Go (II) and Chicago P.D. S06E02 Endings (III).

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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  9. Chicago Fire Season 8 Episode 1 - Sacred Ground
    8.9/10(704 votes)

    #9 - Sacred Ground

    S8:E1

    The mattress factory fire spirals out of control. Truck and squad lay it on the line in hopes of getting the trapped victims out alive.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas

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  10. Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 11 - In the Trenches (I)
    8.9/10(416 votes)

    #10 - In the Trenches (I)

    S13:E11

    Chicago's first responders unite in the wake of a catastrophic gas explosion and fire that threaten a city government building. Herrmann reluctantly shadows Pascal while Violet, Novak and Dr. Frost take charge of triage efforts on site. The crossover continues on Chicago Med S10E11 In the Trenches (II) and Chicago P.D. S12E11 In the Trenches (III).

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Victor Teran

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  11. Chicago Fire Season 2 Episode 7 - No Regrets
    8.8/10(776 votes)

    #11 - No Regrets

    S2:E7

    When a tanker collides into a commuter train that subsequently crashes into a warehouse, the firehouse is called to the horrific scene that tests everyone to the limits as life and death hangs in the balance. With the ultimatum in place for him or the firehouse, Boden is tasked with making life-changing decisions regarding his future. Severide learns more about Katie, the young woman he saw with his father. Meanwhile, Shay and Dawson are still at odds and Casey’s responsibility of being a surrogate father takes a sharp turn.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Ryan Harris

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  12. Chicago Fire Season 4 Episode 13 - The Sky Is Falling
    8.8/10(646 votes)

    #12 - The Sky Is Falling

    S4:E13

    The team responds to a mass shooting; Casey investigates the missing money from the fund-raiser. Jimmy agrees to represent the firehouse in a boxing match against the Chicago PD's 21st District. Chili's behavior continues to be an issue for Brett.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Michael A. O'Shea

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  13. Chicago Fire Season 4 Episode 20 - The Last One for Mom
    8.8/10(644 votes)

    #13 - The Last One for Mom

    S4:E20

    Firehouse 51 unites to help a young boy in tragic circumstances. A high-powered political consultant helps Casey navigate a potential scandal. Cruz makes a mistake that nearly costs him his life.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 15 - The Chance to Forgive
    8.8/10(521 votes)

    #14 - The Chance to Forgive

    S6:E15

    In response to a call involving a residential fire, Otis and Kidd's lives are suddenly put in jeopardy when gunfire goes off inside the house. Dawson comforts Brett during an especially trying time. Meanwhile, Casey begins to notice that romance might be going on within the firehouse.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writers:Michael A. O'Shea, Jamila Daniel

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  15. Chicago Fire Season 7 Episode 22 - I'm Not Leaving You
    8.8/10(520 votes)

    #15 - I'm Not Leaving You

    S7:E22

    Severide and Kidd continue to investigate Benny’s old arson case, unexpected news leads Brett to ponder a big decision and all hell breaks loose.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas

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  16. Chicago Fire Season 1 Episode 19 - A Coffin That Small
    8.7/10(837 votes)

    #16 - A Coffin That Small

    S1:E19

    Tragedy strikes when a rescue attempt at a tenement building proves unsuccessful, leaving the men and women of firehouse 51 affected by the loss of the victim. Severide's decision to put Mills on the fast track to move from Truck to Squad doesn't sit well with some of the others and tension mounts between Severide and Casey over Heather Darden. Shay and Dawson are forced to deal with a junkie's crazy behavior while on a call and Shay considers a different way to have a family. Meanwhile, the team draws the ire of local drug dealers who threaten the peace and safety of the neighborhood and firehouse.

    Director:Darnell Martin
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Chicago Fire Season 2 Episode 10 - Not Like This
    8.7/10(727 votes)

    #17 - Not Like This

    S2:E10

    All seems lost with firehouse 51 on the verge of closing its’ doors, thanks in no small part to Gail McLeod, but Chief Boden and the rest of the house refuse to allow themselves to sit by and let it happen. An emergency call to an apartment structure fire tests everyone’s limits and puts the squad in harm’s way. Meanwhile, Dawson receives some life-changing news and union president Greg Sullivan makes headlines, which has an immediate impact on Mouch.

    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

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  18. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 3 - Just Drive the Truck
    8.7/10(664 votes)

    #18 - Just Drive the Truck

    S3:E3

    Tensions run high when trucks from two firehouses collide and fingers are pointed towards Cruz for his driving.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  19. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 8 - Chopper
    8.7/10(647 votes)

    #19 - Chopper

    S3:E8

    The members of the firehouse spring into action when a helicopter explodes over a populated area.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writers:Derek Haas, Michael A. O'Shea

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  20. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 23 - Spartacus
    8.7/10(616 votes)

    #20 - Spartacus

    S3:E23

    Lt. Casey puts his life on the line and digs deeper into the shady dealings of Jack Nesbitt. Chief Boden must figure out how to create unity in a divided house, while Severide comes to question his own judgment. A dangerous warehouse blaze quickly gets out of control and threatens members of firehouse 51.

    Director:Michael Brandt
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

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  21. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 4 - Nobody Else Is Dying Today
    8.7/10(605 votes)

    #21 - Nobody Else Is Dying Today

    S5:E4

    Lt. Casey finds himself in a bad spot when a forklift accidentally pierces a tank storing acid. Casey is forced to use extreme measures to help a father and daughter in peril. Dawson and Brett respond to an elderly woman who has a difficult senior advocate. Mouch and Brett continue with their secret project. Otis shares some exciting news as he prepares himself for an unusual expedition.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Jill Weinberger

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  22. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 10 - The People We Meet
    8.7/10(557 votes)

    #22 - The People We Meet

    S5:E10

    Severide agrees to a bone marrow donation but a work accident throws everything into flux. Casey and Dawson try to find harmony at home. Meanwhile, Otis and Mouch decide to film a PSA encouraging people to join the Chicago Fire Department but hit a creative wall in the process.

    Director:David Rodriguez
    Writers:Sarah Kucserka, Veronica West

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  23. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 14 - Purgatory
    8.7/10(546 votes)

    #23 - Purgatory

    S5:E14

    After exercising his disdain and authority over Chief Boden, Chief Anderson reassigns members of 51 to various houses around town, citing the need for improvement. The ramifications are felt by the crew, who are left to make the best of their respective situations in their new surroundings.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

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  24. Chicago Fire Season 7 Episode 7 - What Will Define You
    8.7/10(529 votes)

    #24 - What Will Define You

    S7:E7

    Severide faces some major adversity and Kidd is on a mission to help in any way she can. Following a car accident rescue involving a teenage girl and her young sister, a suspicious Brett has an unsettling feeling there is more to the story than what appears on the surface.

    Director:Olivia Newman
    Writer:Michael A. O'Shea

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  25. Chicago Fire Season 8 Episode 4 - Infection (I)
    8.7/10(619 votes)

    #25 - Infection (I)

    S8:E4

    A rare but deadly bacteria takes its toll on numerous victims around the city, leaving Chicago’s finest first responders to work together alongside the CDC to resolve the dangerous situation. Following a fire at a local university that ties into the outbreak, Severide has suspicions that something bigger is happening. The crossover continues on Chicago Med S05E04 Infection, Part II (II) and Chicago P.D. S07S04 Infection, Part III (III).

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Dark Day (I)" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Fire". It scored 9/10 based on 897 votes. Directed by Joe Chappelle and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/29/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "My Miracle".