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The Best Episodes of Chicago Fire

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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 My Miracle
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Background image for Sacred Ground
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Background image for Infection (I)
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Background image for 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.

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  5. Background image for Mayday
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Mayday

    S10:E1

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

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  6. Background image for I Am the Apocalypse
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for The Sky Is Falling
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for A Real Wake-Up Call
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for The People We Meet
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. Background image for 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.

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  12. Background image for The First Symptom
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for Red Waterfall
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Background image for A Dark Day (I)
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for Real Never Waits
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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  16. Background image for Just Drive the Truck
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Nobody Else Is Dying Today
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for That Day
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #17 - That Day

    S5:E6

    While responding to a call in the field, Dawson accidentally hits a pedestrian who stepped in front of the ambulance, and is left to deal with the repercussions. Lt. Casey and Lt. Severide disagree and continue to investigate an arson case while Chief Boden is left to decide whether to attend an important function in New York. Elsewhere, in hopes of preparing him for a possible promotion, Lt. Casey puts Herrmann at the helm for a shift so he can discover firsthand what his superiors deal with.

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  19. Background image for I'm Not Leaving You
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for Seeing Is Believing
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Seeing Is Believing

    S8:E8

    Severide begins his assignment at the Office of Fire Investigation and gets off on the wrong foot when, despite his orders, he reopens an old case. When the cause of an apartment fire hits close to home, Herrmann is on a mission to get to the bottom of it. Kidd finds herself burning the candle at both ends.

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  21. Background image for No Survivors
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for Hold on Tight
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Hold on Tight

    S11:E1

    Kidd and Severide's honeymoon is interrupted by a dangerous person from their past. Kidd's former academy classmate joins Firehouse 51. Brett and Violet reflect on their relationships.

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  23. Background image for Leaders Lead
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for No Regrets
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. Background image for Not Like This
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. Background image for Tonight's the Night
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"My Miracle" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Fire". It scored 9/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Michael Brandt and written by Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, it aired on 5/16/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sacred Ground".