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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 14 Episode 4 - Mercy
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Mercy

    S14:E4

    Firehouse 51 must band together after a devastating fire catches them off guard. Vasquez continues his quest for answers. Violet and Novak face an unexpected roadblock in the new training protocol.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Alec Wells

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  2. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 9 - Crime of Passion
    9.1/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Crime of Passion

    S14:E9

    A member of the Firehouse 51 family remains in peril. Cruz lends a hand to Severide in the ongoing investigation.

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    #4 - 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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  5. Chicago Fire Season 8 Episode 4 - Infection (I)
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Chicago Fire Season 10 Episode 1 - Mayday
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Mayday

    S10:E1

    Firehouse 51 deals with the aftermath of the capsized boat rescue. Gallo, Ritter and Violet discuss plans for a side gig.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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  7. Chicago Fire Season 10 Episode 22 - The Magnificent City of Chicago
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - The Magnificent City of Chicago

    S10:E22

    The big wedding day arrives and Firehouse 51 welcomes Casey back to celebrate the joyous occasion. Emma's plans to replace Violet come to a shocking end.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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  8. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 11 - Frostbite Blue
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Frostbite Blue

    S14:E11

    Herrmann grows uneasy when a local accident attorney inserts himself into a routine call. Firehouse 51 gets a visitor.

    Director:Chris DeAngelis
    Writer:Hussain Pirani

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  9. Chicago Fire Season 9 Episode 16 - No Survivors
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #9 - No Survivors

    S9:E16

    The firehouse reacts to some exciting news, a mysterious stranger arrives and a shocking call takes Severide's breath away.

    Director:Lisa Robinson
    Writer:Derek Haas

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  10. Chicago Fire Season 2 Episode 20 - A Dark Day (I)
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 3 - Just Drive the Truck
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 19 - I Am the Apocalypse
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 10 - The People We Meet
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 15 - Deathtrap (I)
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 12 - How Does It End?
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #15 - How Does It End?

    S11:E12

    Truck and Squad clash after a tense call rescuing a doomsday prepper. Herrmann struggles with Cindy's diagnosis. Violet gives Brett and Gallo dating advice.

    Director:Heather Cappiello
    Writer:Matt Demblowski

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  16. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 6 - Broken Things
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Broken Things

    S14:E6

    A traffic jam forces Violet and Novak to take drastic measures to save a patient. Severide shadows Pascal for a day. Kidd goes the extra mile for Isaiah.

    Director:Avi Youabian
    Writers:Matt Whitney, Julia Keimach

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  17. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 7 - Pierce the Vein
    8.6/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Pierce the Vein

    S14:E7

    Severide investigates a suspicious high school fire. Novak gets an unexpected call. Violet brings a 51 firefighter onboard the ambulance for a shift.

    Director:William Eichler
    Writer:Victor Teran

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  18. Chicago Fire Season 1 Episode 22 - Leaders Lead
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Leaders Lead

    S1:E22

    A frustrated Severide, turns to an unlikely ally to resolve his current dilemma. Casey begins to find satisfaction in his personal life, while Mills and Dawson face personal challenges. Meanwhile, the squad is called to the scene of a harrowing apartment building collapse.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Chicago Fire Season 2 Episode 10 - Not Like This
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Chicago Fire Season 2 Episode 13 - Tonight's the Night
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Tonight's the Night

    S2:E13

    When a drunk driver knocks down a transformer, the entire neighborhood is left without power on a frigid Chicago night and members of Firehouse 51 step up to lend their much needed help. While many from the community ride out the night at the station, in the midst of such close quarters, romances speed up and tempers flare. Meanwhile, Casey continues to lie to both himself and Dawson about his condition and the stakeholders in Molly's bicker about the bar's direction.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writers:Derek Haas, Tim Talbott

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  21. Chicago Fire Season 2 Episode 22 - Real Never Waits
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 8 - Chopper
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 2 - A Real Wake-Up Call
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #23 - A Real Wake-Up Call

    S5:E2

    Casey and Dawson find themselves in the midst a potential political mess. Stella has to make a big decision about her ex-beau. The squad responds to an auto accident. Severide befriends a socialite. Brett and Mouch set aside their writing differences for the greater good.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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  24. Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 17 - The First Symptom
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #24 - The First Symptom

    S11:E17

    Mouch builds a classic firetruck model for the Deputy District Chief but needs some assistance from Gallo and Ritter. Brett and Violet encounter multiple victims with a strange set of symptoms. Cindy's chemotherapy results loom over the Herrmann family.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writer:Matt Whitney

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  25. Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 22 - Red Waterfall
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Red Waterfall

    S11:E22

    Brett waits for life-changing news. Herrmann encounters a psychic with a grave warning on a call. Kidd finds a new lead on the Homeland Security case.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mercy" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Fire". It scored 9.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Reza Tabrizi and written by Alec Wells, it aired on 10/22/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Crime of Passion".