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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 15 - Do Not Resuscitate
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Do Not Resuscitate

    S14:E15

    A car crash puzzles Kidd and Vasquez. Herrmann gets his chance in the spotlight. Violet and Novak deal with a moral dilemma.

    Director:Sheelin Choksey
    Writer:Matt Whitney

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  2. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 4 - Mercy
    9.3/10(3 votes)

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

    #3 - 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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  4. Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 12 - How Does It End?
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Chicago Fire Season 8 Episode 1 - Sacred Ground
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Chicago Fire Season 8 Episode 4 - Infection (I)
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Chicago Fire Season 10 Episode 1 - Mayday
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 1 - Kicking Down Doors
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writers:Andrea Newman, Alec Wells

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

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

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  10. Chicago Fire Season 10 Episode 22 - The Magnificent City of Chicago
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 6 - Broken Things
    8.8/10(4 votes)

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

    #12 - 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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  13. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 14 - Hit and Run
    8.8/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Hit and Run

    S14:E14

    Severide is on high alert to track down a reckless driver who puts one of their own in harm's way. A member of Firehouse 51 struggles with a potentially life-changing decision.

    Director:Anthony Nardolillo
    Writer:Alec Wells

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  14. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 2 - A Real Wake-Up Call
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 10 - The People We Meet
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 17 - The First Symptom
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 22 - Red Waterfall
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Chicago Fire Season 2 Episode 20 - A Dark Day (I)
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Chicago Fire Season 9 Episode 16 - No Survivors
    8.6/10(5 votes)

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

    #20 - 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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  21. Chicago Fire Season 1 Episode 22 - Leaders Lead
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 3 - Just Drive the Truck
    8.5/10(14 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.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  23. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 8 - Chopper
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 19 - I Am the Apocalypse
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 4 - Nobody Else Is Dying Today
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Do Not Resuscitate" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Fire". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Sheelin Choksey and written by Matt Whitney, it aired on 3/18/2026. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mercy".