9.0/10806 votesLoading...#1 - A Dark Day (I)
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2014
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: N/A
9.0/10709 votesLoading...#2 - Real Never Waits
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/13/2014
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
Writer: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas
9.0/10701 votesLoading...#3 - My Miracle
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/2017
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.
Director: Michael Brandt
Writer: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas
8.9/10716 votesLoading...#4 - I Am the Apocalypse
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/7/2015
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: N/A
8.9/10587 votesLoading...#5 - The Last One for Mom
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/26/2016
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: N/A
8.9/10608 votesLoading...#6 - Deathtrap (I)
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/2017
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
8.9/10559 votesLoading...#7 - Telling Her Goodbye
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/21/2017
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.
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Writer: Michael A. O'Shea
8.9/10557 votesLoading...#8 - Carry Me
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 5/2/2017
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.
Director: Eric Laneuville
Writer: Jill Weinberger
8.9/10584 votesLoading...#9 - Going to War (I)
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2018
Firehouse 51 is faced with a daunting challenge when an out-of-control blaze consumes a 15-story apartment complex, trapping victims on the top floors. Complicating the rapidly escalating situation, members soon discover that someone close to home may be one of the trapped victims. The crossover continues on Chicago Med S04E02 When to Let Go (II) and Chicago P.D. S06E02 Endings (III).
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Writer: Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman
8.9/10638 votesLoading...#10 - Sacred Ground
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2019
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
8.8/10696 votesLoading...#11 - No Regrets
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2013
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.
Director: Michael Slovis
Writer: Michael Brandt, Ryan Harris
8.8/10657 votesLoading...#12 - Not Like This
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2013
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
Writer: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas
8.8/10590 votesLoading...#13 - The Sky Is Falling
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2016
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
Writer: Michael Brandt, Michael A. O'Shea
8.8/10471 votesLoading...#14 - The Chance to Forgive
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 3/22/2018
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.
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Writer: Michael A. O'Shea, Jamila Daniel
8.8/10469 votesLoading...#15 - I'm Not Leaving You
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2019
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
8.7/10751 votesLoading...#16 - A Coffin That Small
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/27/2013
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.
Director: Darnell Martin
Writer: N/A
8.7/10599 votesLoading...#17 - Just Drive the Truck
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2014
Tensions run high when trucks from two firehouses collide and fingers are pointed towards Cruz for his driving.
Director: Sanford Bookstaver
Writer: Michael Gilvary
8.7/10586 votesLoading...#18 - Chopper
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2014
The members of the firehouse spring into action when a helicopter explodes over a populated area.
Director: Jann Turner
Writer: Derek Haas, Michael A. O'Shea
8.7/10555 votesLoading...#19 - Spartacus
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/12/2015
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.
Director: Michael Brandt
Writer: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas
8.7/10555 votesLoading...#20 - Nobody Else Is Dying Today
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2016
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
8.7/10511 votesLoading...#21 - The People We Meet
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/17/2017
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
Writer: Sarah Kucserka, Veronica West
8.7/10501 votesLoading...#22 - Purgatory
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/21/2017
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.
Director: Joe Chappelle
Writer: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas
8.7/10478 votesLoading...#23 - What Will Define You
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2018
Severide faces some major adversity and Kidd is on a mission to help in any way she can. Following a car accident rescue involving a teenage girl and her young sister, a suspicious Brett has an unsettling feeling there is more to the story than what appears on the surface.
Director: Olivia Newman
Writer: Michael A. O'Shea
8.7/10561 votesLoading...#24 - Infection (I)
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2019
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
8.7/10236 votesLoading...#25 - Never Say Goodbye
Season 12 Episode 13 - Aired 5/22/2024
Boden makes a decision that impacts the race for deputy commissioner. A tense call brings up painful memories for Carver and Damon. Mouch struggles to adjust to the new truck.
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Writer: Andrea Newman
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!
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...
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC
Best Episodes Summary
"A Dark Day (I)" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Fire". It scored 9/10 based on 806 votes. Directed by Joe Chappelle and written by N/A, it aired on 4/29/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Real Never Waits".