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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 5 - Haunted House
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Haunted House

    S11:E5

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

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Victor Teran

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  2. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 15 - The Chance to Forgive
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 1 - A Monster in the Field
    5.8/10(9 votes)

    #3 - A Monster in the Field

    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.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Andrea Newman

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  4. Chicago Fire Season 9 Episode 1 - Rattle Second City
    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Rattle Second City

    S9:E1

    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

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  5. Chicago Fire Season 10 Episode 4 - The Right Thing
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    #5 - The Right Thing

    S10:E4

    Kidd spreads her wings as a lieutenant. Chief Hawkins rides with Ambulance 61 to learn more about Brett. Casey takes a trip out of town. A Ritter date night turns into an emergency situation.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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  6. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 17 - Forgive You Anything
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Forgive You Anything

    S3:E17

    Severide lobbies Chief Boden for a favor for Scott Rice, an old friend needing a second chance with the CFD, but Casey and Otis have their doubts. Elsewhere, Mills works to regain his active squad status while Brett and Dawson decide they need a big night out.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 16 - The One That Matters Most
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 8 - A Beautiful Life
    6.3/10(4 votes)

    #8 - A Beautiful Life

    S11:E8

    Det. Pryma asks for Severide's help on a case involving explosives. Gallo and Carver clash after Gallo improvises on a call. Violet encourages Brett to start dating again.

    Director:Lisa Robinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 9 - Foul Is Fair
    6.4/10(7 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 9 Episode 15 - A White-Knuckle Panic
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #10 - A White-Knuckle Panic

    S9:E15

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

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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  11. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 8 - The Whole Point of Being Roommates
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 19 - Where I Want to Be
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Chicago Fire Season 10 Episode 15 - The Missing Piece
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #13 - The Missing Piece

    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.

    Director:Daniel Willis
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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  14. Chicago Fire Season 1 Episode 21 - Retaliation Hit
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Retaliation Hit

    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.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writers:Matt Olmstead, Hilly Hicks Jr.

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  15. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 22 - Category 5
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Category 5

    S3:E22

    At Sgt. Voight's urging, a determined Lt. Casey agrees to go undercover in an effort to provide proof of Jack Nesbitt's shady dealings. Meanwhile, Otis and Severide continue to disagree about the integrity of Scott Rice, causing tensions to flare between members of truck and squad. Meanwhile, Herrmann helps out a fellow member of the firehouse.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Andrea Newman

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  16. Chicago Fire Season 5 Episode 18 - Take a Knee
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Take a Knee

    S5:E18

    Casey discovers a new crack house on the block that is harboring a female junkie. Dawson and Brett get assigned a new trainee for the shift. Meanwhile, Severide gets an unexpected visit from his father and Herrmann deals with family issues when his son gets into trouble at school.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

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  17. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 7 - A Man's Legacy
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 10 - Slamigan
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Chicago Fire Season 6 Episode 12 - The F Is For
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19 - Permanent Damage
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Permanent Damage

    S13:E19

    Severide investigates an old house fire from 10 years back in which Kidd had responded. Carver and Violet search for a mystery medic who abandoned a victim. Novak looks for a roommate.

    Director:William Eichler
    Writer:Matt Whitney

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  21. Chicago Fire Season 3 Episode 23 - Spartacus
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Spartacus

    S3:E23

    Lt. Casey puts his life on the line and digs deeper into the shady dealings of Jack Nesbitt. Chief Boden must figure out how to create unity in a divided house, while Severide comes to question his own judgment. A dangerous warehouse blaze quickly gets out of control and threatens members of firehouse 51.

    Director:Michael Brandt
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

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  22. Chicago Fire Season 9 Episode 3 - Smash Therapy
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Smash Therapy

    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.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Matt Whitney

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  23. Chicago Fire Season 11 Episode 6 - All-Out Mystery
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #23 - All-Out Mystery

    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.

    Director:Brenna Malloy
    Writers:Michael Gilvary, Andrea Newman

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  24. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 9 - Something About Her
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Something About Her

    S12:E9

    Severide, Kidd and Van Meter investigate a fire at a recording studio. Kylie helps James keep a secret from Boden. Mouch struggles to maintain boundaries with a paramedicine client.

    Director:Heather Cappiello
    Writer:Victor Teran

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  25. Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode 10 - The Wrong Guy
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #25 - The Wrong Guy

    S12:E10

    Severide steps in as ranking officer at 51. Kidd fights to save her Girls on Fire program. Cruz's family is threatened when someone from Javi's past resurfaces.

    Director:Reza Tabrizi
    Writer:Danielle Nicki

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Haunted House" is the worst rated episode of "Chicago Fire". It scored 5.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Reza Tabrizi and written by Victor Teran, it aired on 10/19/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Chance to Forgive".