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The Best Episodes of Chicago Fire Season 14

Every episode of Chicago Fire Season 14 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chicago Fire Season 14!

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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 14 Episode 13 - Reckoning (I)
    8.6/10(358 votes)

    S14:E13

    Firehouse 51 is called to an airfield when a passenger jet goes silent mid-air, triggering a high-stakes emergency and cracking open a bigger mystery that could put countless lives in jeopardy. The crossover continues on Chicago Med S11E13 Reckoning (II) and Chicago P.D. S13E13 Reckoning (III).

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Victor Teran

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  2. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 21 - Thank You
    8.6/10(229 votes)

    S14:E21

    Severide and Kidd welcome a surprise visitor. Herrmann and Cindy renew their vows. Mouch receives some encouraging news.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Andrea Newman

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  3. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 4 - Mercy
    8.3/10(268 votes)

    S14:E4

    Firehouse 51 must band together after a devastating fire catches them off guard. Vasquez continues his quest for answers. Violet and Novak face an unexpected roadblock in the new training protocol.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Alec Wells

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  4. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 20 - Speak of the Devil
    8.3/10(193 votes)

    S14:E20

    Severide is forced to crack open a cold case buried for decades. A routine call hits too close to home for Novak.

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writer:Victor Teran

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  5. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 14 - Hit and Run
    8.2/10(226 votes)

    S14:E14

    Severide is on high alert to track down a reckless driver who puts one of their own in harm's way. A member of Firehouse 51 struggles with a potentially life-changing decision.

    Director:Anthony Nardolillo
    Writer:Alec Wells

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  6. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 9 - Crime of Passion
    7.9/10(220 votes)

    S14:E9

    A member of the Firehouse 51 family remains in peril. Cruz lends a hand to Severide in the ongoing investigation.

    Director:Steve Robin
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 6 - Broken Things
    7.8/10(251 votes)

    S14:E6

    A traffic jam forces Violet and Novak to take drastic measures to save a patient. Severide shadows Pascal for a day. Kidd goes the extra mile for Isaiah.

    Director:Avi Youabian
    Writers:Matt Whitney, Julia Keimach

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  8. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 8 - A Man Possessed
    7.8/10(237 votes)

    S14:E8

    When an act of arson harms someone close to the Firehouse 51 family, Severide must track down the perpetrator. Impending budget cuts push Mouch and Pascal to get creative.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Alec Wells

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  9. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 18 - Instinct
    7.8/10(204 votes)

    S14:E18

    While in the field, Violet and Novak are thrust into a dangerous and rapidly escalating situation, forcing them to rely on their instincts to protect both themselves and a vulnerable patient.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Alec Wells

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  10. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 19 - Exit Point
    7.8/10(187 votes)

    S14:E19

    Severide investigates a fire at an abandoned store inhabited by squatters. Mouch pens a memoir about his life.

    Director:William Eichler
    Writer:Matt Whitney

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  11. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 7 - Pierce the Vein
    7.7/10(241 votes)

    S14:E7

    Severide investigates a suspicious high school fire. Novak gets an unexpected call. Violet brings a 51 firefighter onboard the ambulance for a shift.

    Director:William Eichler
    Writer:Victor Teran

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  12. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 11 - Frostbite Blue
    7.7/10(216 votes)

    S14:E11

    Herrmann grows uneasy when a local accident attorney inserts himself into a routine call. Firehouse 51 gets a visitor.

    Director:Chris DeAngelis
    Writer:Hussain Pirani

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  13. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 3 - All in the Blood
    7.6/10(248 votes)

    S14:E3

    When city budget cuts stretch crews thin, Pascal takes matters into his own hands. Vasquez looks to an old friend for help. An incident in the field hits close to home for Violet.

    Director:Lisa Robinson
    Writer:Victor Teran

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  14. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 5 - Ghosts
    7.6/10(239 votes)

    S14:E5

    Cruz hunts for the identity of an unknown ally. Mouch takes steps to help a friend. Vasquez must make a difficult choice.

    Director:Lisa Demaine
    Writer:Davon Briggs

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  15. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 12 - Coming in Hot
    7.6/10(221 votes)

    S14:E12

    Pascal finds himself under intense scrutiny when a member of the firehouse is injured on a call. Herrmann grapples with family issues.

    Director:Lisa Demaine
    Writer:Victor Teran

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  16. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 16 - Firehouse 66
    7.6/10(203 votes)

    S14:E16

    Severide is forced to overcome obstacles at the firehouse. Cruz finds himself at a loss amid the new changes in his family.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writer:Hussain Pirani

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  17. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 17 - Sway
    7.6/10(200 votes)

    S14:E17

    After a devastating fire erupts at a surgery center, Kidd works to hunt down the true cause. Violet, Novak and Vasquez grapple with shifting relationships. Molly's hosts its first trivia night.

    Director:Matt Earl Beesley
    Writer:Natalie Bartlett

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  18. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 10 - Carry a Torch
    7.5/10(213 votes)

    S14:E10

    Novak explores a new romantic connection. Vasquez deals with the aftermath of his father's recent release.

    Director:Sheelin Choksey
    Writers:Andrea Newman, Davon Briggs

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  19. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 2 - Primary Search
    7.4/10(264 votes)

    S14:E2

    Vasquez fights to prove himself at 51. Violet and Novak pursue a troubling mystery. Herrmann is on a quest to keep Molly's profitable.

    Director:Matt Earl Beesley
    Writer:Matt Whitney

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  20. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 15 - Do Not Resuscitate
    7.4/10(202 votes)

    S14:E15

    A car crash puzzles Kidd and Vasquez. Herrmann gets his chance in the spotlight. Violet and Novak deal with a moral dilemma.

    Director:Sheelin Choksey
    Writer:Matt Whitney

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  21. Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 1 - Kicking Down Doors
    7.3/10(316 votes)

    S14:E1

    A new face at Firehouse 51 causes tension, while rising chaos in the city brings new challenges to the team. Herrmann stalls on plans of relinquishing his office to Mouch.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writers:Andrea Newman, Alec Wells

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Season 14 Ratings Summary

"Reckoning (I)" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Fire" season 14. It scored 8.6/10 based on 358 votes. Directed by Reza Tabrizi and written by Victor Teran, it aired on 3/4/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Thank You".