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The Worst Episodes of Chicago Fire

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The Worst Episodes of Chicago Fire

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  1. 6.5/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Retaliation Hit

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    S1:E21

    Accused of sexual misconduct by a former paramedic candidate, Severide faces potentially dire consequences and fights for his survival both within the Chicago Fire Department and the legal system. Detective Voight returns, looking to collect on the favor that Dawson owes him for helping her brother, Antonio. Casey falls back into old patterns in his personal life, while Dawson, Herrmann and Otis become the proud owners of a real neighborhood bar as Molly's prepares for its grand opening.

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  2. 7.1/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Professional Courtesy

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    S1:E3

    Casey faces pressure to cover for a cop's son, who was responsible for a drunken-driving accident that left a teenager paralyzed. Meanwhile, Severide ignores his doctor's warnings that his neck injury may never heal if he doesn't seek treatment; and Mills must choose between working at the fire department full-time or helping his mom with her restaurant.

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  3. 7.4/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Mon Amour

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    S1:E2

    Severide is hiding a serious shoulder injury sustained in the fire that killed Andy Darden, and grapples with his guilt as he fights to rescue a construction worker trapped in a building collapse. Adding to the burden, Darden's wife Heather turns on Severide at the annual firefighters' barbecue, blaming him for her husband's death. A call is made to an accident site at Hancock Tower, where two teenagers are pinned in a vehicle trapped beneath the falling debris of a broken window washer's cart. Meanwhile, Casey and Hallie work to figure out their future together.

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  4. 7.4/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Rear View Mirror

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    S1:E6

    Facing suspension, Dawson gets a hand from the same girl she saved through the procedures that landed her in front of the disciplinary board. Lieutenant Casey finds his fuse shortening as Detective Voight stops at nothing to get him to retract his statement. However, when Casey lays his life on the line during an apartment fire, he may have unknowingly caught the break he was needing.

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  5. 7.4/10(299 votes)

    #5 - Haunted House

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    S11:E5

    Firehouse 51 hosts a Halloween open house. Kidd and Severide help a young girl after she gets kicked out of her home.

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    Director:Reza Tabrizi
  6. 7.5/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Hanging On

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    S1:E5

    Casey confronts Detective Voight about his harassing tactics, vowing never to back down, and ends up paying the price for his decision. Dawson faces disciplinary action for her on-the-job conduct. Meanwhile, Severide finds his arm failing him during a rescue at a construction accident, and reaches out to Anna, an old flame and pharmaceutical rep, hoping she might be able to help alleviate his injury problems.

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  8. 7.5/10(316 votes)

    #7 - The Missing Piece

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    S10:E15

    Following an injury in the aftermath of an industrial fire, Severide and Seager work together to investigate an anonymous tip. Kidd searches for the right person to fill the opening on Truck 81.

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  9. 7.5/10(362 votes)

    #8 - Hold on Tight

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    S11:E1

    Kidd and Severide's honeymoon is interrupted by a dangerous person from their past. Kidd's former academy classmate joins Firehouse 51. Brett and Violet reflect on their relationships.

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  10. 7.5/10(215 votes)

    #9 - A Monster in the Field

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    S13:E1

    A new chief shakes things up at Firehouse 51. Violet and Novak work to uncover the truth behind a car crash. Cruz keeps a watchful eye on Severide and Damon's growing bond.

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  11. 7.6/10(17 votes)

    #10 - One Minute

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    S1:E4

    Chief Boden is accused of leaving a homeless man to die in a warehouse fire after ordering his men to evacuate the scene, creating negative press and bad feeling within the department. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Severide helps an elderly woman facing some neighborhood problems. Detective Voight ramps up his intimidation tactics aimed at Casey in an attempt to discourage him from testifying against his son. Shay is forced to revisit her heartbreak over her ex-girlfriend Clarice, when she finds herself face-to-face with the ex and her husband during a call. Hermann’s temper flares during a rescue call at a Halloween block party.

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  12. 7.6/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Fireworks

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    S1:E18

    With tensions still running high between Chief Boden and Bennie Severide, things boil over when Mills confronts Bennie about the fire that killed his father. Meanwhile, Severide, Casey and Bennie uncover the truth behind two mysterious diner fires and Shay takes a new direction with her plan to have a baby.

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    Director:Karen Gaviola
  13. 7.6/10(285 votes)

    #12 - All-Out Mystery

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    S11:E6

    Severide and Kidd investigate an explosion at a jewelry store. Cruz and Chloe take steps to make Javi a permanent part of their family. Gallo, Ritter and Mouch try to bond with Carver.

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  14. 7.6/10(255 votes)

    #13 - Red Flag

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    S12:E7

    Violet clashes with her new partner. Severide discovers a hidden stash of money on a call and squares off against the cops working the case. Mouch gets a parking ticket.

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  15. 7.6/10(185 votes)

    #14 - Ride the Blade

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    S13:E2

    After Damon disobeys Kidd's orders on a call, he turns to Severide to protect him. Herrmann searches for the perfect scent to spice things up with Cindy.

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    Director:Paul McCrane
  16. 7.6/10(165 votes)

    #15 - Birds of Prey

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    S13:E6

    Severide gets wrapped up in an Illinois State Police investigation after discovering illegal guns on a call. A bird harasses Mouch on the apparatus floor. Kidd keeps an eye on Carver.

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  17. 7.6/10(123 votes)

    #16 - Born of Fire

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    S13:E13

    After a daring rescue at an adventure park, Kidd asks Severide to create a ropes course for Girls on Fire. Violet’s former nemesis returns, pleading for her help.

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  18. 7.7/10(41 votes)

    #17 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    When a fire claims one of their own, there's plenty of guilt and blame to go around. Lt. Matthew Casey, in charge of the Truck, tries to carry on, but butts heads with the brash Lt. Kelly Severide of the Rescue Squad - and each blames the other for their fallen team member. The firehouse also includes: Battalion Chief Wallace Boden, a fireman's fireman who is confronted by important personal decisions; paramedics Gabriela Dawson and Leslie Shay, who share a close bond and team together to face some of the most harrowing situations imaginable; Peter Mills, an academy graduate who is the latest generation in a family of firefighters; and Christopher Herrmann, a seasoned veteran who loses his home to foreclosure and now must uproot his family to move in with his in-laws.

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  19. 7.7/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Two Families

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    S1:E7

    Everyone in the firehouse is ordered to take a drug test after a call to a daycare center exposes them to a makeshift meth lab, and Severide stalls, not wanting his injury, or the painkillers he takes, to be discovered. Meanwhile, Truck and Squad find themselves pinned down by gunfire while trying to help the victim of a gang shooting, and a deep-fried turkey fire grows from small to explosive when a garage catches fire. Elsewhere, Dawson saves a bleeding man and Casey delivers a baby on the scene of a massive car pileup on the freeway.

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  20. 7.7/10(13 votes)

    #19 - It Ain't Easy

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    S1:E9

    After he's injured in a terrible fire at an auto machine shop, Jose Vargas is forced to go on disability and leave his life as a firefighter behind - a task he finds incredibly difficult. Chief Boden tries to help a suspected teenage firebug. Also, Severide receives an enticing invitation from Renee, a woman who he saved from a car crash incident involving live electrical wires. Meanwhile, Cruz tries to save his younger brother Leon from the gang he is involved with.

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  21. 7.7/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Warm and Dead

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    S1:E13

    A troubled Chief Boden goes to the police when a man dies in a hardware store fire set by Ernie, the troubled teenage firebug he’s been trying to help, and his Uncle Ray. Meanwhile, Severide decides on his future and reaches out to his father. Elsewhere, Otis finds camaraderie when he fills in for a few shifts at the slowest firehouse in the city, and makes a decision of his own, while Dawson and Shay find themselves in a bad predicament during a call to a tenement.

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  22. 7.7/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Ambition

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    S1:E20

    Mills finds himself the target of resentment from some colleagues when Severide supports his desire to join Squad. Tara, a paramedic candidate, joins Dawson and Shay on the job for a few shifts. Meanwhile, Shay comes to the aid of Cindy Herrmann, who suffers from pregnancy complications while her husband Christopher is out of town. Elsewhere, Dawson and Casey draw closer as the grand opening of Molly’s draws near, and Casey receives a surprise visit.

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  23. 7.7/10(385 votes)

    #22 - Smash Therapy

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    S9:E3

    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.

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  24. 7.7/10(361 votes)

    #23 - Double Red

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    S9:E9

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

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    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Derek Haas
  25. 7.7/10(310 votes)

    #24 - Keep You Safe

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    S10:E17

    Severide and Kidd work with CPD regarding a suspicious car wreck. Hawkins and Violet's relationship is in jeopardy. Chloe and Cruz adjust to a new family dynamic.

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  26. 7.7/10(275 votes)

    #25 - How Does It End?

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    S11:E12

    Truck and Squad clash after a tense call rescuing a doomsday prepper. Herrmann struggles with Cindy's diagnosis. Violet gives Brett and Gallo dating advice.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Retaliation Hit" is the worst rated episode of "Chicago Fire". It scored 6.5/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Jean de Segonzac and written by Matt Olmstead, Hilly Hicks Jr., it aired on 5/1/2013. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Professional Courtesy".