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The Best Episodes of Chicago Fire

Every episode of Chicago Fire ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Chicago Fire!

The Best Episodes of Chicago Fire

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...
  1. Background image for Mercy
    10.0/10(1 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. Background image for My Miracle
    9.0/10(750 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.

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  3. Background image for How Does It End?
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. Background image for Kicking Down Doors
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Kicking Down Doors

    S14:E1

    A new face at Firehouse 51 causes tension, while rising chaos in the city brings new challenges to the team. Herrmann stalls on plans of relinquishing his office to Mouch.

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  5. Background image for Deathtrap (I)
    8.9/10(652 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).

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  6. Background image for Carry Me
    8.9/10(599 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Background image for Sacred Ground
    8.9/10(687 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for I Am the Apocalypse
    8.8/10(778 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for The Sky Is Falling
    8.8/10(636 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. Background image for The Last One for Mom
    8.8/10(632 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Background image for Telling Her Goodbye
    8.8/10(601 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. Background image for A Coffin That Small
    8.7/10(825 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Chopper
    8.7/10(638 votes)

    #13 - Chopper

    S3:E8

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

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  15. Background image for Spartacus
    8.7/10(604 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  16. Background image for Nobody Else Is Dying Today
    8.7/10(595 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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  17. Background image for Purgatory
    8.7/10(539 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for Infection (I)
    8.7/10(608 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Background image for The First Symptom
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - 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
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  20. Background image for Red Waterfall
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  21. Background image for Leaders Lead
    8.6/10(748 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for A Dark Day (I)
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for Just Drive the Truck
    8.6/10(654 votes)

    #22 - Just Drive the Truck

    S3:E3

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

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  24. Background image for Your Day Is Coming
    8.6/10(597 votes)

    #23 - Your Day Is Coming

    S4:E4

    The squad members come together to support one of their own. Herrmann tries to figure out how to reopen Molly's after it gets shut down. Severide digs deep into the arson investigation.

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  25. Background image for Short and Fat
    8.6/10(569 votes)

    #24 - Short and Fat

    S4:E9

    Patterson fills in for Boden, who's trying to clear his name. Severide learns where Serena may be hiding. Herrmann and Otis give Freddie a job that keeps him close by. Jimmy and Chili draw more attention then either bargained for.

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  26. Background image for A Real Wake-Up Call
    8.6/10(552 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mercy" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Fire". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Reza Tabrizi and written by Alec Wells, it aired on 10/22/2025. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "My Miracle".