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Chicago Fire S13E21 — The Bad Guy
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Chicago Fire•Season 13•Episode 21

The Bad Guy

7.8/10 · 252 votesMay 14, 202543 min

Ranked #10 of 22 in Season 13•matches the season avg

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Kidd strengthens her bond with Natalie during a road trip. Severide investigates a car fire and uncovers surprising evidence. Violet receives a career opportunity after being featured in a local newspaper.

Directed byLisa Demaine
Written byVictor Teran
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Cast10

Taylor Kinney

Taylor Kinney

Kelly Severide

David Eigenberg

David Eigenberg

Christopher Herrmann

Joe Miñoso

Joe Miñoso

Joe Cruz

Christian Stolte

Christian Stolte

Randy 'Mouch' McHolland

Miranda Rae Mayo

Miranda Rae Mayo

Stella Kidd

Hanako Greensmith

Hanako Greensmith

Violet Mikami

Jocelyn Hudon

Jocelyn Hudon

Paramedic Lyla 'Lizzie' Novak

Daniel Kyri

Daniel Kyri

Darren Ritter

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Battalion Chief Dom Pascal

Jake Lockett

Jake Lockett

Sam Carver

Crew4

V

Victor Teran

Writer

L

Lisa Demaine

Director

W

William Eichler

Director of Photography

L

Leah Breuer

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Bad Guy" is episode 21 of Chicago Fire season 13. It scored 7.8/10 from 252 votes, ranking #10 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Lisa Demaine and written by Victor Teran, it aired on May 14, 2025.

Next: E22 · It Had to End This WayBest of Season 13