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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - Sacred Ground
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Sacred Ground

    S8:E1

    The mattress factory fire spirals out of control. Truck and squad lay it on the line in hopes of getting the trapped victims out alive.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 4 - Infection (I)
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Infection (I)

    S8:E4

    A rare but deadly bacteria takes its toll on numerous victims around the city, leaving Chicago’s finest first responders to work together alongside the CDC to resolve the dangerous situation. Following a fire at a local university that ties into the outbreak, Severide has suspicions that something bigger is happening. The crossover continues on Chicago Med S05E04 Infection, Part II (II) and Chicago P.D. S07S04 Infection, Part III (III).

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Unburdened
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Unburdened

    S2:E1

    The Fly Team and new Europol liaison Megan “Smitty” Garretson investigate when an American police detective on the Federal task force is murdered in Paris while looking into a U.S. company suspected of selling illegal weapons in France and the Middle East.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - I Am the Apocalypse
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #4 - I Am the Apocalypse

    S3:E19

    The Chicago fire team works seamlessly with Chicago Med personnel to help aid victims of a deadly gas leak, but things quickly take a turn for the worse when the hospital is suddenly forced into quarantine.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Chopper
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Chopper

    S3:E8

    The members of the firehouse spring into action when a helicopter explodes over a populated area.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - My Miracle
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #6 - My Miracle

    S5:E22

    A dangerous warehouse fire puts truck and squad at risk. Tensions are high for Dawson and Casey when Dawson's father overstays his welcome at their home. Meanwhile, Casey continues to fight for his first responders bill, Mouch makes a serious decision regarding his future and Herrmann goes to tremendous lengths to make a young boy smile.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  7. undefined Season 9 Episode 16 - No Survivors
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - No Survivors

    S9:E16

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

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - A Dark Day (I)
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #8 - A Dark Day (I)

    S2:E20

    Lt. Casey and Dawson volunteer to help at a charity run at Chicago Medical when a massive explosion sends Chicago into chaos. With one of their own missing in the blast, the firehouse is tested like never before. The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S01E12 8:30 PM (II)

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Real Never Waits
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Real Never Waits

    S2:E22

    A fire at a boarding school leaves Lt. Severide shaken and wondering if he could have done more. Meanwhile, with the firehouse in full support of Dawson as she retakes the fireman’s exam, Lt. Casey attempts some political maneuverings on her behalf. Elsewhere, Mills looks for answers about his father’s mysterious past and Chief Boden’s grand plans take a detour.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Leaders Lead
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Leaders Lead

    S1:E22

    A frustrated Severide, turns to an unlikely ally to resolve his current dilemma. Casey begins to find satisfaction in his personal life, while Mills and Dawson face personal challenges. Meanwhile, the squad is called to the scene of a harrowing apartment building collapse.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - A Little Devil Complex (II)
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #11 - A Little Devil Complex (II)

    S2:E13

    Antonio and his sister Gabriela go to the office of Elliot Gish, the man they believe started the fire that killed Shay. Intelligence, along with patrol officers Burgess and Roman, put pressure on Gish to confess. Lindsay approaches Voight about returning to Intelligence when she realizes that the task force isn’t what she thought it would be. Desk Sgt. Platt has everyone curious why she’s being overly cheery, friendly and nice. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S03E13 Three Bells (I).

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - A Beautiful Friendship
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #12 - A Beautiful Friendship

    S1:E15

    Atwater is settling into his new gig on intelligence as Antonio is relegated to desk duty while recovering. Lindsay finally realizes she has no way out and confides in Voight for help. Meanwhile Jin is confronted about his secret meetings with Stillwell.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Not Like This
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Not Like This

    S2:E10

    All seems lost with firehouse 51 on the verge of closing its’ doors, thanks in no small part to Gail McLeod, but Chief Boden and the rest of the house refuse to allow themselves to sit by and let it happen. An emergency call to an apartment structure fire tests everyone’s limits and puts the squad in harm’s way. Meanwhile, Dawson receives some life-changing news and union president Greg Sullivan makes headlines, which has an immediate impact on Mouch.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Tonight's the Night
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Tonight's the Night

    S2:E13

    When a drunk driver knocks down a transformer, the entire neighborhood is left without power on a frigid Chicago night and members of Firehouse 51 step up to lend their much needed help. While many from the community ride out the night at the station, in the midst of such close quarters, romances speed up and tempers flare. Meanwhile, Casey continues to lie to both himself and Dawson about his condition and the stakeholders in Molly's bicker about the bar's direction.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - One Hundred
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #15 - One Hundred

    S5:E8

    Lt. Casey and Dawson apply for permanent adoption of Louie, but quickly discover a hurdle. Firefighter-turned-medical student Jeff Clarke approaches Lt. Severide with an interesting proposition. With hopes of reinvigorating business at the bar, Otis convinces a skeptical Herrmann to throw a bash in celebration of the milestone 100th anniversary of Molly's, but not without complications.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  16. undefined Season 8 Episode 13 - A Chicago Welcome
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #16 - A Chicago Welcome

    S8:E13

    The surprising arrival of a new fire truck brings both joy and chaos to members of Firehouse 51. Boden and Severide are asked to make peace with an old foe for the greater good. Brett receives family news while Foster plans a party with friends.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - A Coffin That Small
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #17 - A Coffin That Small

    S1:E19

    Tragedy strikes when a rescue attempt at a tenement building proves unsuccessful, leaving the men and women of firehouse 51 affected by the loss of the victim. Severide's decision to put Mills on the fast track to move from Truck to Squad doesn't sit well with some of the others and tension mounts between Severide and Casey over Heather Darden. Shay and Dawson are forced to deal with a junkie's crazy behavior while on a call and Shay considers a different way to have a family. Meanwhile, the team draws the ire of local drug dealers who threaten the peace and safety of the neighborhood and firehouse.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Let Her Go
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Let Her Go

    S1:E23

    Events force Lieutenant Casey to team up with the Intelligence Unit, now run by Voight, who doesn’t appear to have changed his crooked ways after his stint in prison. Shay's excitement at the prospect of becoming a parent grows, while Mills and Dawson face some personal challenges. Meanwhile, the house comes together to support the opening of Molly's.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - 8:30 PM (II)
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #19 - 8:30 PM (II)

    S1:E12

    The Intelligence Unit works to find the bombers. Even with government agencies in the mix, Voight and his team work the case from their own angles and connections. Lindsay and Antonio question doctors who handled the transplant surgery for an Ambassador from Syria, but no clues emerge. Olinsky gets some solid intel and the team work from there. It’s a race against time as they realize there may be additional bombs targeted to detonate. Meanwhile Burgess sits vigil for her niece whose life hangs in the balance. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S02E20 A Dark Day (I).

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Always
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Always

    S3:E1

    Boden forces members of Firehouse 51 to pull themselves back together in the aftermath of a harrowing fire explosion. While Severide goes missing for one week too many, Casey works to track down his whereabouts. Newhouse brings some unexpected news regarding one of Mills’ relatives. Herrmann and Otis make some new goals regarding Molly’s.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  21. undefined Season 7 Episode 22 - I'm Not Leaving You
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #21 - I'm Not Leaving You

    S7:E22

    Severide and Kidd continue to investigate Benny’s old arson case, unexpected news leads Brett to ponder a big decision and all hell breaks loose.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Wheelman
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Wheelman

    S2:E9

    The team races through the streets of Budapest to put a halt to a major art heist about to be perpetrated by an American; Forrester grows angry as Dandridge watches every move the team makes.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - A Problem House
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #23 - A Problem House

    S2:E1

    An arsonist targets Lt. Severide. Meanwhile, Station 51 is under scrutiny by Gail McLeod, a financial consultant for the city who is deciding if any firehouses should be closed. Mouch receives a visit from his Japanese girlfriend, Lt. Casey "celebrates the one-year anniversary of Andy's death, and Shay suspects Severide's paternity.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Joyriding
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Joyriding

    S2:E6

    While out on a jog, Severide comes across a secluded and empty construction site and encounters a young boy who has been trapped in a backhoe loader and is in dire need of assistance. Boden and McLeod continue to butt heads about the future of the firehouse and Boden breaks news about his future to Casey. Meanwhile, it's election day for the union presidency and Mouch and Greg Sullivan have a debate on Otis' podcast. With rival bar Game Day's future in peril, the finger is being pointed at Molly's.

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    Writer:Derek Haas

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Santa Bites
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Santa Bites

    S3:E10

    A house fire sees the team attempting to save the lives of a couple trapped inside. Chief Boden prepares to start his new family. The combination of life at work and home sees Casey and Dawson drifting apart.

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Derek Haas Ratings Summary

"Sacred Ground" is the best rated episode written by Derek Haas. It scored 8.9/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/25/2019 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Infection (I)".