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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 10 Episode 22 - The Magnificent City of Chicago
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Magnificent City of Chicago

    S10:E22

    The big wedding day arrives and Firehouse 51 welcomes Casey back to celebrate the joyous occasion. Emma's plans to replace Violet come to a shocking end.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  2. undefined Season 10 Episode 1 - Mayday
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Mayday

    S10:E1

    Firehouse 51 deals with the aftermath of the capsized boat rescue. Gallo, Ritter and Violet discuss plans for a side gig.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Just Drive the Truck
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #3 - Just Drive the Truck

    S3:E3

    Tensions run high when trucks from two firehouses collide and fingers are pointed towards Cruz for his driving.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - A Real Wake-Up Call
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #4 - A Real Wake-Up Call

    S5:E2

    Casey and Dawson find themselves in the midst a potential political mess. Stella has to make a big decision about her ex-beau. The squad responds to an auto accident. Severide befriends a socialite. Brett and Mouch set aside their writing differences for the greater good.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  5. undefined Season 11 Episode 22 - Red Waterfall
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Red Waterfall

    S11:E22

    Brett waits for life-changing news. Herrmann encounters a psychic with a grave warning on a call. Kidd finds a new lead on the Homeland Security case.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  6. undefined Season 10 Episode 12 - Show of Force
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Show of Force

    S10:E12

    Boden, Kidd and Severide work together to protect one of their own. At the Fire Academy, Herrmann meets an inspiring young man. Talk of the annual CFD Gala dominates the firehouse.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - The White Whale
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #7 - The White Whale

    S7:E21

    A serial arsonist cold case is reopened when Lt. Severide finds a connection to a recent salon fire. Firehouse 51 celebrates a retirement party.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - A Hell of a Ride
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #8 - A Hell of a Ride

    S1:E24

    When a call comes in from the Cook County jail, the squad steps into a volatile predicament and are tasked with trying to defuse an escalating situation. Shay remains hopeful about her baby dreams and Hermann's wife Cindy goes into labor with their fifth child. Meanwhile, Mills and Dawson face key decisions in their personal lives.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  9. undefined Season 11 Episode 1 - Hold on Tight
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Hold on Tight

    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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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - A Heavy Weight
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #10 - A Heavy Weight

    S2:E19

    A suicide note is delivered to a surprised Dawson and Lt. Severide digs deeper into Bloom’s dark past. Elsewhere, Chief Boden learns shocking news, and with the help of Shay, Lt. Casey goes on the search for a life-changing item.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Let Him Die
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Let Him Die

    S3:E11

    Two firehouse members are abducted, triggering a desperate search by the Chicago P.D. Elsewhere, Casey and Dawson struggle to balance their personal and professional lives, and Chief Boden deals with news that his newborn has potential complications.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Let It Burn
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Let It Burn

    S4:E1

    Casey is placed in a dangerous situation while working undercover to bring down a trafficking ring being run out of Nesbitt's club. The squad's high turnover rate results in an unwelcome surprise for Severide. Dawson recognizes that her life is about to change. A new candidate makes an unusual first impression. Residents band together to protest a drug den in their neighborhood.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - You Will Hurt Him
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #13 - You Will Hurt Him

    S2:E9

    Chief Boden prepares to counterattack McLeod in a final effort to save the firehouse from closure and the romance between Dawson and Casey escalates. Leon is making progress in the gang murder investigation, but Cruz cannot stand being left in the dark by Voight, fearing for his brother's safety. Meanwhile, Severide and Katie bond to make up for lost time and Otis feels uncomfortable living with Severide and Shay after Devon's latest escapade.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  14. undefined Season 9 Episode 5 - My Lucky Day
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #14 - My Lucky Day

    S9:E5

    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.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Merry Christmas, Etc.
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Merry Christmas, Etc.

    S1:E10

    After putting out a kitchen fire in an upscale townhouse, Casey, Herrmann, Mouch, Cruz, Otis and Mills find themselves accused of stealing a $50,000 diamond necklace from the home, touching off an internal investigation. Cruz’s brother Leon is caught in the middle of an escalating gang war, leaving Cruz to make a desperate choice to save him. Meanwhile, Dawson invites Casey to her cousin’s fancy Christmas party, and a frustrated Shay has reached her limit with Severide.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - Babies and Fools
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Babies and Fools

    S5:E17

    When similar car accidents uncover the fact that someone may be targeting innocent people, a determined Dawson takes matters into her own hands to help push things along. Severide does everything he can to make Anna feel welcome in her new Chicago surroundings. Herrmann, Kidd and Dawson decide to have Molly's included as a stop in this year's pub crawl. Meanwhile, Casey tends to his Alderman's duties when a persistent constituent asks for his help in resolving an issue.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  17. undefined Season 10 Episode 8 - What Happened at Whiskey Point?
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #17 - What Happened at Whiskey Point?

    S10:E8

    Severide and Herrmann clash over office space. Boden looks at Pelham’s past as he considers making him permanent. Gallo’s resentment of Pelham comes to a head. Brett and Ritter force Violet to confront her true feelings for Gallo.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  18. undefined Season 10 Episode 10 - Back with a Bang
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Back with a Bang

    S10:E10

    Stella Kidd returns to Firehouse 51. The team must work together to put out a potassium fire in a tunnel. After that incident, Ritter begins to worry about a young cop who witnessed the fiery death of a truck driver.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  19. undefined Season 11 Episode 11 - A Guy I Used to Know
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #19 - A Guy I Used to Know

    S11:E11

    Firehouse 51 prepares for their semi-annual firehouse inspection. Brett fights to save her paramedicine program. Commander Martin Pearce asks Severide for a favor.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  20. undefined Season 12 Episode 3 - Trapped
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Trapped

    S12:E3

    After witnessing a domestic dispute, Brett and Violet decide to take the investigation into their own hands. Mouch vets Truck 81's new firefighter. Herrmann relies on something new to aid him on the job.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Defcon 1
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Defcon 1

    S2:E3

    Lt. Severide has his strong ideas on who the serial arsonist is, but first needs to find proof to back up his suspicions. Meanwhile, Lt. Casey adjusts to his new lifestyle in the wake of recent events and Molly's bar is failing, much to the dismay of owners Hermann, Dawson and Otis. Elsewhere, Dawson goes out on a date with Jay Halstead, one of the bar regulars, and Mouch's campaign trail starts to get on track with the aid of Isabella, an old friend of Dawson's.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  22. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - A Real Shot in the Arm
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #22 - A Real Shot in the Arm

    S8:E2

    Lt. Casey struggles to get Chief Boden to sign off on an energetic new recruit. Against her better judgment, Foster extends an olive branch to her irritating new medic. Otis inspires Herrmann to seek new partners at Molly’s. Brett realizes life in Fowlerton will take some getting used to.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  23. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - Welcome to Crazytown
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Welcome to Crazytown

    S8:E7

    Severide must make a tough decision about the future of his career at Firehouse 51. Herrmann deals with the consequences of his temper. Cruz is excited to demonstrate the Slamigan at the Firefighting Expo. Commissioner Grissom returns.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  24. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Going to War (I)
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #24 - Going to War (I)

    S7:E2

    Firehouse 51 is faced with a daunting challenge when an out-of-control blaze consumes a 15-story apartment complex, trapping victims on the top floors. Complicating the rapidly escalating situation, members soon discover that someone close to home may be one of the trapped victims. The crossover continues on Chicago Med S04E02 When to Let Go (II) and Chicago P.D. S06E02 Endings (III).

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Who Lives and Who Dies
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Who Lives and Who Dies

    S5:E11

    Dawson finds it hard to keep her emotions in check during an ambo run involving a pregnant teen. Elsewhere, the firehouse is called to the site of a building fire and Casey is forced to make a split-second decision when two victims are each need of life-saving assistance. In the aftermath, Casey is left to deal with the repercussions. Meanwhile, Severide shares a bond with Anna, as she makes her recovery.

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    Writer:Michael Gilvary

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Michael Gilvary Ratings Summary

"The Magnificent City of Chicago" is the best rated episode written by Michael Gilvary. It scored 8.833/10 based on 6 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/25/2022 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mayday".