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Chicago Fire S14E18 — Instinct
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Chicago Fire•Season 14•Episode 18

Instinct

7.8/10 · 204 votesApr 22, 202643 min

Ranked #9 of 21 in Season 14•matches the season avg

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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.

Directed byReza Tabrizi
Written byAlec Wells
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Cast8

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

Brandon Larracuente

Brandon Larracuente

Salvador 'Sal' Vasquez

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Reza Tabrizi

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Alec Wells

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Episode Summary

"Instinct" is episode 18 of Chicago Fire season 14. It scored 7.8/10 from 204 votes, ranking #9 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Reza Tabrizi and written by Alec Wells, it aired on April 22, 2026.

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