10.0/102 votes#1 - Unburdened
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2022
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.
Director: Jonathan Brown
Writer: Derek Haas
10.0/101 votes#2 - Wheelman
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/3/2023
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.
Director: John Behring
Writer: Derek Haas
9.2/105 votes#3 - Sacred Ground
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2019
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.
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Writer: Derek Haas
9.0/103 votes#4 - My Miracle
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/2017
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.
Director: Michael Brandt
Writer: Derek Haas
9.0/105 votes#5 - Infection (I)
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2019
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).
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Writer: Derek Haas
8.8/108 votes#6 - Real Never Waits
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/13/2014
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.
Director: Michael Brandt
Writer: Derek Haas
8.7/103 votes#7 - The Edge
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2021
The International Fly Team is called on when a young mother flees to Hungary with her son, after losing partial custody of her son in the U.S. However, after the boy is kidnapped from his mother in broad daylight in Budapest, the team questions which parent is the danger in the child’s life
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Derek Haas
8.6/109 votes#8 - Chopper
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2014
The members of the firehouse spring into action when a helicopter explodes over a populated area.
Director: Jann Turner
Writer: Derek Haas
8.5/104 votes#9 - I'm Not Leaving You
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2019
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.
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Writer: Derek Haas
8.5/104 votes#10 - 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
8.4/108 votes#11 - A Problem House
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2013
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.
Director: Joe Chappelle
Writer: Derek Haas
8.4/108 votes#12 - Joyriding
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2013
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.
Director: Steve Shill
Writer: Derek Haas
8.4/108 votes#13 - Not Like This
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2013
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.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Derek Haas
8.4/108 votes#14 - Tonight's the Night
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2014
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.
Director: Jann Turner
Writer: Derek Haas
8.4/108 votes#15 - One Hundred
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2016
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.
Director: Joe Chappelle
Writer: Derek Haas
8.2/109 votes#16 - Always
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2014
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.
Director: Joe Chappelle
Writer: Derek Haas
8.2/109 votes#17 - Santa Bites
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2014
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.
Director: Holly Dale
Writer: Derek Haas
8.2/104 votes#18 - A Chicago Welcome
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2020
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.
Director: Paul McCrane
Writer: Derek Haas
8.2/104 votes#19 - Two Hundred
Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2021
Casey makes a life-altering decision. Gallo, Ritter and Violet agree to an interview and photo shoot. Brett and Mouch launch the paramedicine program. Cruz comes closer to fatherhood.
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Writer: Derek Haas
8.2/104 votes#20 - Winterfest
Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2021
Gallo, Violet and Ritter debut their microbrewery business at Winterfest. Brett prepares to present her paramedicine program to an oversight panel. Firehouse 51 gets in the holiday spirit.
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Writer: Derek Haas
8.1/108 votes#21 - Short and Fat
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2015
Patterson fills in for Boden, who's trying to clear his name. Severide learns where Serena may be hiding. Herrmann and Otis give Freddie a job that keeps him close by. Jimmy and Chili draw more attention then either bargained for.
Director: Joe Chappelle
Writer: Derek Haas
8.1/108 votes#22 - A Little Devil Complex (II)
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2015
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).
Director: Steve Shill
Writer: Derek Haas
8.0/109 votes#23 - Two Families
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2012
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.
Director: Michael Slovis
Writer: Derek Haas
8.0/104 votes#24 - It Wasn't About Hockey
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2019
Brett, Foster and Kidd take a road trip to Indiana and encounter an accident involving a boys' hockey team that leaves them scrambling and relying on their instincts to save the injured. The rest of Firehouse 51 competes in the annual chili cook-off.
Director: Carl Seaton
Writer: Derek Haas
8.0/104 votes#25 - Best Friend Magic
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2019
An unexpected visit throws Casey for a loop. Severide sets out to exonerate a wrongly convicted arsonist. Kidd pays the price for burning the candle at both ends. Cruz goes on a mission to fix one of Otis’s old toys.
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Writer: Derek Haas
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"Unburdened" is the best rated episode written by Derek Haas. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by Jonathan Brown. It aired on 9/20/2022 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Wheelman".