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The Best Episodes of Chicago Fire Season 6

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 1 - It Wasn't Enough
    8.2/10(570 votes)

    #1 - It Wasn't Enough

    S6:E1

    With most of the squad still trapped inside the burning warehouse fire, Chief Boden makes a risky last-minute decision in an effort to save his men. Dawson continues to deal with her father, who has new plans for himself. Brett's childhood friend Hope visits the Windy City and strikes the attention of someone within the firehouse, while Kidd goes head-to-head with her landlord. Meanwhile, a fire at a high school hits close to home for Boden.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas

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  2. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 2 - Ignite on Contact
    8.1/10(481 votes)

    #2 - Ignite on Contact

    S6:E2

    After learning the school fire wasn't an accident, Chief Boden turns up the pressure on Severide and Casey to investigate the cause of the fire that trapped his wife. Fueled by a competitive bet against Firehouse 87, Mouch pushes all of the wrong buttons in his need to win the competitive challenge known as the firefighter muster. Meanwhile, as Kidd settles into her new living arrangement, her unresolved feelings prompt her to question the intentions of newcomer Hope.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:Andrea Newman

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  3. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 3 - An Even Bigger Surprise
    8.4/10(491 votes)

    #3 - An Even Bigger Surprise

    S6:E3

    Lt. Casey gets off on the wrong foot with Sam Mullins, a temporary Chief who is filling in for Boden at House 51 for the morning. When Casey later makes a risky move in an attempt to save a distraught man from jumping off a building, Mullins has a surprise that Casey does not expect. Mouch flies in Cruz's brother Leon as a birthday surprise, but the rest of the squad struggles to keep it a secret. Meanwhile, Brett is caught off guard when she learns new information about her hometown friend Hope.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Jill Weinberger

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  4. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 4 - A Breaking Point
    8.4/10(521 votes)

    #4 - A Breaking Point

    S6:E4

    While running a secret errand, Dawson finds herself trapped in a collapsed parking structure. With all paths of exit blocked, she is forced to improvise and works double-duty to keep a number of injured individuals alive while trying to maintain peace among those trapped. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on Casey as he begins to take on additional duties, Kidd grows increasingly skeptical of Hope after learning about rumors circulating and the firehouse receives a surprise visitor.

    Director:Matt Earl Beesley
    Writer:Michael A. O'Shea

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  5. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 5 - Devil's Bargain
    8.0/10(479 votes)

    #5 - Devil's Bargain

    S6:E5

    Casey and Severide find themselves at odds after Casey argues with him over the best way to save a teenager entangled in barbed wire. When Casey looks to Boden for help smoothing out the situation, he comes to the realization that he will have to fix it himself. Elsewhere, Otis tries to convince Casey to participate in the beta test for an expensive piece of new firefighting equipment imported from Japan. Meanwhile, Kidd and Hope come to blows over a payroll issue and Brett goes on a date with a doctor she meets during an ambo call.

    Director:Jono Oliver
    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  6. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 6 - Down Is Better
    8.4/10(501 votes)

    #6 - Down Is Better

    S6:E6

    After heroically saving a mother and newborn baby from a rooftop fire, Kidd receives surprising news when she discovers she is being transferred out of the firehouse. Severide and Casey believe something is off about the turn of events, prompting them to investigate the situation. Otis and Herrmann discuss the possibilities of taking over a rundown bar and Dawson's frustration with her father, Ramon, reaches a boiling point.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas

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  7. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 7 - A Man's Legacy
    8.0/10(466 votes)

    #7 - A Man's Legacy

    S6:E7

    Brett attempts to make a lifesaving decision in the field to someone near and dear to the firehouse family. In an effort to impress Lily, Otis scrambles to get everything together for the grand opening of Molly's North. Meanwhile, Boden becomes emotional following the rescue of a famous blues player from a burning apartment building and Dawson struggles to come to terms with how she has been dealing with her father.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Álvaro Rodríguez

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  8. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 8 - The Whole Point of Being Roommates
    7.8/10(466 votes)

    #8 - The Whole Point of Being Roommates

    S6:E8

    After saving a young girl, Dawson is forced to make a tough decision when she finds out the girl's father is addicted to painkillers. Herrmann loses his cool and gets into an altercation with a police officer after responding to a call. Otis and Cruz are on a mission to find out who Brett is dating. Meanwhile, Boden is skeptical when Donna's brother Julian unexpectedly comes to town.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Jamila Daniel

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  9. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 9 - Foul Is Fair
    7.8/10(473 votes)

    #9 - Foul Is Fair

    S6:E9

    After learning unsettling news, Dawson enlists Severide to help her out. Elsewhere, Casey and Dawson struggle with communication issues while Brett and Kidd compete to win the heart of Zach, a Hazmat officer. Meanwhile, Otis, Herrmann and Mouch are on a mission to locate the source of a horrible stench that is making life unpleasant at Firehouse 51.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Derek Haas

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  10. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 10 - Slamigan
    8.2/10(461 votes)

    #10 - Slamigan

    S6:E10

    Dawson and Casey do everything they can to locate Bria's whereabouts after discovering important new information. Lt. Severide reunites with Chief Grissom, and old family friend. Meanwhile, Cruz enlists the help of Brett and Mouch to create a new tool and Kidd and Zach go on a date.

    Director:Bill Johnson
    Writer:Andrea Newman

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  11. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 11 - Law of the Jungle
    8.5/10(493 votes)

    #11 - Law of the Jungle

    S6:E11

    After responding to a time-sensitive rescue, Casey and Severide don't see eye to eye on the best course of action. Herrmann struggles to entertain his daughter on "bring your child to work day." Brett is joined by a surprise guest during a spa getaway, courtesy of Dawson, while Kidd's social life gets a boost.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Michael A. O'Shea

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  12. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 12 - The F Is For
    8.0/10(454 votes)

    #12 - The F Is For

    S6:E12

    After photos of Casey and Severide jumping off the roof during a heroic rescue make the front page of the newspaper, Boden unwillingly agrees for the photographer to chronicle a day-in-the-life story at the Firehouse. Dawson and Brett are on a mission to find out what keeps happening to Gerald, a frequent flier they know who lives on the streets. Meanwhile, Herrmann decides to take up life-coaching as a side job and Kidd makes a decision regarding her living arrangement with Severide.

    Director:James Hanlon
    Writer:Jill Weinberger

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  13. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 13 - Hiding Not Seeking (II)
    8.4/10(498 votes)

    #13 - Hiding Not Seeking (II)

    S6:E13

    Brett and Dawson go undercover at Voight's request, and Boden and Severide provide critical intel for P.D. as they race to stop a serial bomber. The crossover starts on Chicago P.D. S05E016 Profiles (I).

    Director:Leslie Libman
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Derek Haas, Andrea Newman

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  14. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 14 - Looking for a Lifeline
    8.5/10(470 votes)

    #14 - Looking for a Lifeline

    S6:E14

    After responding to a car accident, Casey and Dawson become skeptical when a domineering husband continues to answer for his injured wife. Cruz becomes frustrated with Herrmann and Mouch when he discovers they have contacted people regarding his "Slamigan" invention without his knowledge. Kidd uncovers something meaningful and important to Severide while Brett discovers some potentially unsettling news.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Derek Haas

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  15. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 15 - The Chance to Forgive
    8.8/10(517 votes)

    #15 - The Chance to Forgive

    S6:E15

    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
    Writers:Michael A. O'Shea, Jamila Daniel

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  16. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 16 - The One That Matters Most
    8.1/10(456 votes)

    #16 - The One That Matters Most

    S6:E16

    The crew struggles to come to terms with an injury to one of their own; a temporary replacement must be dealt with; Boden ponders some interesting news; Kidd has a hard time keeping a secret.

    Director:Bill Johnson
    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  17. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 17 - Put White On Me
    8.1/10(445 votes)

    #17 - Put White On Me

    S6:E17

    Boden has a lapse in judgment in the aftermath of rescuing a young boy. Kidd struggles to win the approval of Severide's mom after a surprise visit and Otis takes on new responsibilities at the firehouse.

    Director:Matt Earl Beesley
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 18 - When They See Us Coming
    8.1/10(469 votes)

    #18 - When They See Us Coming

    S6:E18

    When the FBI takes over Firehouse 51 for an undercover mission, Casey and Severide volunteer to assist with the investigation. Kidd attempts to help Severide come to terms with recent developments he's been managing.

    Director:Lin Oeding
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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  19. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 19 - Where I Want to Be
    8.1/10(430 votes)

    #19 - Where I Want to Be

    S6:E19

    After responding to a residential fire at a property belonging to a Mexican drug cartel, Casey is skeptical of Cordova after a hefty amount of money was found missing from the crime scene. Elsewhere, Kidd makes a big decision.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Michael A. O'Shea

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  20. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 20 - The Strongest Among Us
    8.1/10(438 votes)

    #20 - The Strongest Among Us

    S6:E20

    After saving a girl from a car accident, Chief Boden and Lt. Severide are taken aback when they receive a surprise package. Brett struggles to keep quiet about Cruz reacquainting with his now-married high school sweetheart and Otis tackles his next challenge. A crisis brings Bria back into Dawson's life.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas

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  21. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 21 - The Unrivaled Standard
    8.3/10(451 votes)

    #21 - The Unrivaled Standard

    S6:E21

    Lt. Severide is shocked when Rene Royce resurfaces; Casey comes up with a plan to help Chief Boden in his latest pursuit; Kidd regrets a decision she made regarding Severide; Herrmann clashes with Lt. Colannino over their son's basketball team.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writer:Jeff Drayer

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  22. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 22 - One for the Ages
    8.2/10(417 votes)

    #22 - One for the Ages

    S6:E22

    Boden takes a big step in the pursuit of a major career decision. Kidd becomes increasingly distrustful of Renee's motives with Severide. Herrmann has trouble bouncing back after a tragedy.

    Director:Leslie Libman
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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  23. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 23 - The Grand Gesture
    8.2/10(474 votes)

    #23 - The Grand Gesture

    S6:E23

    Boden's chances for a promotion are met with potential complications. Dawson and Casey don't see eye to eye on an important decision, while Kidd finds herself struggling to find time with Severide. Brett and Dawson respond to a tough call that quickly turns dangerous.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"It Wasn't Enough" is the best rated episode of "Chicago Fire" season 6. It scored 8.2/10 based on 570 votes. Directed by Reza Tabrizi and written by Derek Haas, it aired on 9/28/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Ignite on Contact".