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The Best Episodes of Chicago Fire Season 12

Every episode of Chicago Fire Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chicago Fire Season 12!

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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
    Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 1 - Barely Gone
    7.9/10(357 votes)

    #1 - Barely Gone

    S12:E1

    Firehouse 51 is forced to share space with Firehouse 17. Kidd and Herrmann fight over Ritter. An arson case tests Kidd and Severide's relationship. Firehouse 51 says goodbye to one of its own.

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  2. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 2 - Call Me McHolland
    7.8/10(305 votes)

    #2 - Call Me McHolland

    S12:E2

    Mouch sets out to change his legacy and nickname. Ritter pushes Herrmann to see a doctor. Brett searches for the perfect wedding venue.

    Director:Lisa Demaine

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  3. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 3 - Trapped
    7.9/10(290 votes)

    #3 - Trapped

    S12:E3

    After witnessing a domestic dispute, Brett and Violet decide to take the investigation into their own hands. Mouch vets Truck 81's new firefighter. Herrmann relies on something new to aid him on the job.

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  4. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 4 - The Little Things
    7.7/10(281 votes)

    #4 - The Little Things

    S12:E4

    Julia spends a couple of days at 51. Boden's stepson returns, desperate for Boden to help his mother. After a little girl starts a fire in her backyard, Kidd and her team decide to dig deeper.

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  5. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 5 - On the Hook
    7.7/10(297 votes)

    #5 - On the Hook

    S12:E5

    After their defibrillator malfunctions on a call, Brett and Violet search for answers. Herrmann tries to find the perfect home for his new recliner. A secret from Gibson's past comes to light.

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  6. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 6 - Port in the Storm
    7.9/10(348 votes)

    #6 - Port in the Storm

    S12:E6

    Firehouse 51 welcomes back some familiar faces and says goodbye to Brett. Violet scrambles to decorate Brett's wedding venue. A call at the expo center takes a shocking turn.

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  8. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 7 - Red Flag
    7.6/10(290 votes)

    #7 - Red Flag

    S12:E7

    Violet clashes with her new partner. Severide discovers a hidden stash of money on a call and squares off against the cops working the case. Mouch gets a parking ticket.

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  9. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 8 - All the Dark
    7.8/10(282 votes)

    #8 - All the Dark

    S12:E8

    A hazmat call at a dialysis center leads to a shocking discovery. Boden clashes with Paramedic Chief Robinson. Carver notices a concerning change in Gibson's behavior.

    Director:Paul McCrane

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  10. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 9 - Something About Her
    7.9/10(280 votes)

    #9 - Something About Her

    S12:E9

    Severide, Kidd and Van Meter investigate a fire at a recording studio. Kylie helps James keep a secret from Boden. Mouch struggles to maintain boundaries with a paramedicine client.

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  11. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 10 - The Wrong Guy
    8.0/10(271 votes)

    #10 - The Wrong Guy

    S12:E10

    Severide steps in as ranking officer at 51. Kidd fights to save her Girls on Fire program. Cruz's family is threatened when someone from Javi's past resurfaces.

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  12. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 11 - Inside Man
    8.1/10(289 votes)

    #11 - Inside Man

    S12:E11

    Severide goes for an unexpected ride on Truck 81. Ritter's worlds collide when his secret cop boyfriend helps 51 track down Severide and the missing rig.

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  13. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 12 - Under Pressure
    8.0/10(276 votes)

    #12 - Under Pressure

    S12:E12

    Severide and Violet risk clashing with Paramedic Chief Robinson after Lennox makes a dangerous decision on a call. Capp and Tony attempt to break a world record.

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  14. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 13 - Never Say Goodbye
    8.6/10(316 votes)

    #13 - Never Say Goodbye

    S12:E13

    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.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Barely Gone" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Fire" season 12. It scored 7.9/10 based on 357 votes. Directed by Reza Tabrizi and written by Andrea Newman, it aired on 1/17/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Call Me McHolland".