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The Best Episodes of Chicago Fire Season 9

Every episode of Chicago Fire Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chicago Fire Season 9!

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 so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death.

Genre:Drama
Network:NBC

Season 9 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Chicago Fire" season 9 is "Rattle Second City", rated 8/10 from 470 user votes. It was directed by Reza Tabrizi and written by Derek Haas. "Rattle Second City" aired on 11/11/2020 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "That Kind of Heat".

  • Rattle Second City
    8.0/10 470 votes

    #1 - Rattle Second City

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/2020

    Firehouse 51 welcomes a new member to the team, whose presence could provide some complications. Brett's leadership shines during a scary call. Boden sees great potential in Kidd and proposes an idea that could have lasting repercussions.

    Director: Reza Tabrizi

    Writer: Derek Haas

  • That Kind of Heat
    8.0/10 403 votes

    #2 - That Kind of Heat

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/2020

    Brett and Mackey find their lives in peril. Casey and Brett tread in unfamiliar territory. Severide chases a memory while Kidd adeptly solves a firehouse problem. Ritter puts himself in harms way during a harrowing call.

    Director: Reza Tabrizi

    Writer: Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

  • Smash Therapy
    7.7/10 359 votes

    #3 - Smash Therapy

    Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2021

    A mishap on the aerial ladder in the midst of a fire rescue leaves Mouch shaken and questioning his abilities. Kidd looks for support from Severide while Casey and Brett discuss their future.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Matt Whitney

  • Funny What Things Remind Us
    7.8/10 353 votes

    #4 - Funny What Things Remind Us

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2021

    While completing a task assigned by headquarters, Boden makes an unforeseen connection. Gallo is forced to make a surprise rescue to one of their own when the firehouse is called to the site of a construction explosion. Mouch reignites an old feud.

    Director: Matt Earl Beesley

    Writer: Elizabeth Sherman

  • My Lucky Day
    8.1/10 482 votes

    #5 - My Lucky Day

    Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2021

    When Firehouse 51 is called to the scene of a dangerous blaze inside a 10-story storage unit, Herrmann and Cruz find themselves trapped inside a freight elevator with all communications cut off.

    Director: Reza Tabrizi

    Writer: Michael Gilvary, Derek Haas, Andrea Newman

  • Blow This Up Somehow
    7.9/10 348 votes

    #6 - Blow This Up Somehow

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2021

    Gallo makes a split-second decision during a dangerous fire rescue leaving Casey steaming that his direct orders were not obeyed. Kidd feels a strain in her relationship with Severide. Brett and Mackey find themselves searching for answers following a series of suspicious calls.

    Director: Matt Earl Beesley

    Writer: Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

  • Dead of Winter
    8.0/10 340 votes

    #7 - Dead of Winter

    Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2021

    A fire at a homeless encampment leaves Severide and Casey searching for answers. Cruz is shaken up after a close call. Ritter lends a helping hand to a victim.

    Director: Brenna Malloy

    Writer: Kimberly Ndombe

  • Escape Route
    7.9/10 335 votes

    #8 - Escape Route

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 3/10/2021

    A call to a familiar location brings back mixed emotions for Severide. Herrmann heads out for a vacation. Casey is not thrilled with his replacement.

    Director: Matt Earl Beesley

    Writer: Neil McCormack

  • Double Red
    7.8/10 334 votes

    #9 - Double Red

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 3/17/2021

    Mouch, Gallo, Ritter and Mackey report for training. A nasty blow to the head brings Casey unimaginable pain.

    Director: Reza Tabrizi

    Writer: Derek Haas

  • One Crazy Shift
    7.9/10 348 votes

    #10 - One Crazy Shift

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 3/31/2021

    A series of suspicious fires sends 51 on a search for the cause. Casey continues down a troubling path. Mouch is looking to make his long-awaited dream come true.

    Director: Milena Govich

    Writer: Ashley J. Cooper

  • A Couple Hundred Degrees
    7.9/10 322 votes

    #11 - A Couple Hundred Degrees

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 4/7/2021

    A new recruit with ties to the CFD tests Serveride's patience. Violet receives a mysterious note that sends her and Brett on a hunt for the person who wrote it.

    Director: Brenna Malloy

    Writer: Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

  • Natural Born Firefighter
    8.1/10 322 votes

    #12 - Natural Born Firefighter

    Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 4/21/2021

    While Mouch makes an incredible save, all eyes are on a mystery man who helped save his neighbor. Casey worries about his future at the CFD.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Matt Whitney

  • Don't Hang Up
    7.8/10 343 votes

    #13 - Don't Hang Up

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 5/5/2021

    A mysterious caller who is in danger relies on Kidd to help save her and her brother. The firehouse helps Cruz get ready for fatherhood.

    Director: Reza Tabrizi

    Writer: Derek Haas

  • What Comes Next
    8.0/10 315 votes

    #14 - What Comes Next

    Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 5/12/2021

    A fire breaks out at a pet food factory and Casey and Severide help the owner, Pete, get to the bottom of it. The annual garage sale takes place at 51 and everyone is on edge.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: Elizabeth Sherman

  • A White-Knuckle Panic
    8.2/10 350 votes

    #15 - A White-Knuckle Panic

    Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 5/19/2021

    Severide and Casey try to find the best fit for Kidd. Ritter, Gallo and Violet help plan an event for Mouch.

    Director: Reza Tabrizi

    Writer: Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

  • No Survivors
    8.5/10 422 votes

    #16 - No Survivors

    Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 5/26/2021

    The firehouse reacts to some exciting news, a mysterious stranger arrives and a shocking call takes Severide's breath away.

    Director: Lisa Robinson

    Writer: Derek Haas