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The Best Episodes of Chicago Fire

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The Best Episodes of Chicago Fire

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  1. 9.0/10(718 votes)

    #1 - My Miracle

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    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. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - How Does It End?

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    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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  3. 9.0/10(295 votes)

    #3 - In the Trenches (I)

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    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).

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    Director:Reza Tabrizi
  4. 8.9/10(625 votes)

    #4 - Deathtrap (I)

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    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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  5. 8.9/10(576 votes)

    #5 - Telling Her Goodbye

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    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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  6. 8.9/10(573 votes)

    #6 - Carry Me

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    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. 8.9/10(662 votes)

    #7 - Sacred Ground

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    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.

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    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas
  9. 8.8/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Real Never Waits

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    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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  10. 8.8/10(738 votes)

    #9 - I Am the Apocalypse

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    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.

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    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:N/A
  11. 8.8/10(10 votes)

    #10 - The Sky Is Falling

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    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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  12. 8.8/10(484 votes)

    #11 - The Chance to Forgive

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    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.

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  13. 8.7/10(788 votes)

    #12 - A Coffin That Small

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  14. 8.7/10(620 votes)

    #13 - Just Drive the Truck

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    S3:E3

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

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  15. 8.7/10(605 votes)

    #14 - Chopper

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    S3:E8

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

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  16. 8.7/10(576 votes)

    #15 - Spartacus

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    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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  17. 8.7/10(568 votes)

    #16 - Nobody Else Is Dying Today

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    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. 8.7/10(527 votes)

    #17 - The People We Meet

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    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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  19. 8.7/10(514 votes)

    #18 - Purgatory

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    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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  20. 8.7/10(580 votes)

    #19 - Infection (I)

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    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).

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    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas
  21. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The First Symptom

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    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.

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    Director:Paul McCrane
  22. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Red Waterfall

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    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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  23. 8.6/10(712 votes)

    #22 - Leaders Lead

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  24. 8.6/10(10 votes)

    #23 - A Dark Day (I)

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    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)

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    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:N/A
  25. 8.6/10(529 votes)

    #24 - A Real Wake-Up Call

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    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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  26. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - I'm Not Leaving You

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    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.

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    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas

Best Episodes Summary

"My Miracle" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Fire". It scored 9/10 based on 718 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, "How Does It End?".