Chicago Fire
WorkplaceThe job and its social ecosystem as the stage.This show: 9/10Ensemble castMany characters carrying equal weight.This show: 9/10Found familyUnrelated people slowly becoming each other's family.This show: 8/10Long-runnerA show whose sheer longevity shapes how it's watched.This show: 8/10ProceduralA case or problem of the week, solved by a formula that works.This show: 7/10AdrenalineAction and thrills as the primary reward.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Taylor KinneyChristian StolteJoe MinosoDavid EigenbergRandy FlaglerEamonn Walker
Written by
Michael BrandtDerek Haas
Starring
Taylor KinneyChristian StolteJoe MinosoDavid EigenbergRandy FlaglerEamonn Walker
Written by
Michael BrandtDerek Haas
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Chicago Fire Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | ||
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| S1 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.5 | |
| S2 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 8.9 | |||
| S3 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.7 | ||
| S4 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 | ||
| S5 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 9.0 | |||
| S6 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 8.2 | ||
| S7 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.8 | |||
| S8 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.0 | |||||
| S9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.5 | |||||||||
| S10 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.5 | |||
| S11 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 8.3 | |||
| S12 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.6 | ||||||||||||
| S13 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.9 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 | |||
| S14 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.5 |
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About
"Found-family drama wrapped around big rescue set pieces"
Chicago Fire follows the firefighters, paramedics, and rescue squad of one busy firehouse as they battle blazes, save lives, and navigate the messy overlap of their work and personal relationships. It's a long-running procedural with high production values on the action sequences, real camaraderie among the ensemble cast, and a steady mix of case-of-the-week rescues and season-long relationship drama. The tone is earnest and emotionally direct rather than gritty or cynical. It rewards long-term investment more than novelty, functioning as comfortable, dependable network television built around a found-family dynamic that deepens over its many seasons.
Watch it for
the tight ensemble chemistry that makes the firehouse feel like an actual family over time.
Maybe skip if
you want tightly plotted seasons rather than an open-ended, soapy procedural format.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Season 12012
8.120K2416h 51m
Meet the firefighters and paramedics of Firehouse 51 as they face the intense demands of the job while dealing with personal losses, rivalries, and the weight of life-or-death decisions. Brotherhood and loyalty are forged in fire.
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Season 22013
8.415K2215h 30m
As the team recovers from past trauma, new threats and leadership changes test their unity. Relationships grow more complicated, and loyalties are pushed to the brink both inside and outside the firehouse.
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Season 32014
8.215K2316h 37m
A devastating loss reshapes the crew and forces them to confront their own vulnerabilities. With new faces joining the ranks, Firehouse 51 must adapt to changing dynamics while staying focused on saving lives.
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Season 42015
8.214K2316h 22m
When internal investigations and city politics start to interfere with operations, tensions rise. The firefighters must band together to protect their own and preserve the integrity of the team.
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Season 52016
8.513K2215h 18m
Love, loss, and sacrifice take center stage as the job grows more dangerous. Long-standing bonds are tested, and the team is forced to confront personal turning points that will shape their future.
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Season 62017
8.211K2315h 27m
Leadership shifts and new challenges throw the firehouse into unfamiliar territory. As personal lives intersect with the demands of the job, the crew must find balance while protecting the city and each other.
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Season 72018
8.311K2214h 55m
New recruits, evolving relationships, and high-risk rescues dominate a season full of change. The crew must earn trust again — both within the firehouse and from the people they serve.
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Season 82019
8.210K2013h 38m
Disaster hits close to home, and Firehouse 51 must rebuild physically and emotionally. Amidst crisis and chaos, the firefighters continue to prove their courage and resilience.
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Season 92020
8.07K165h 27m
A global pandemic adds pressure to an already demanding job. With protocols shifting and stakes higher than ever, the team adapts while still putting everything on the line.
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Season 102021
8.09K224h 7m
Milestones and transitions mark a new chapter for Firehouse 51. As the team faces the unknown, legacy and loyalty remain at the heart of every call.
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Season 112022
7.88K228h 14m
Old ghosts and new dangers emerge as Firehouse 51 juggles internal shakeups and life-changing decisions. The job never gets easier — but neither does walking away.
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Season 122024
7.94K137h
With fresh challenges and unexpected alliances, the crew leans into their unbreakable bond. In a city that never sleeps, Firehouse 51 stays ready — no matter what comes next.
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Season 132024
7.96K224h 54m
Firehouse 51 is shaken up by the arrival of new chief Dom Pascal, following the departure of Wallace Boden. The leader's abrupt methods destabilize the team as they navigate numerous crises, including a major disaster and the tragic loss of Monica Pascal, his wife. Severide and Kidd consider adoption, Violet gains more responsibility, and the group's solidarity is tested between dramas, investigations, and new challenges.
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Season 142025
7.85K21
Firehouse 51 is pushed into crisis by chronic understaffing, budget cuts, and politically driven restructuring. City “brownouts” take rigs and entire houses offline with little warning, forcing 51 to cover more ground with fewer resources and longer, more dangerous shifts. These pressures expose cracks across the department, from delayed police and EMS responses to exhaustion-related accidents, including a serious ambulance crash that highlights the human cost of relentless call volume. Leadership tensions rise as City Hall quietly advances battalion consolidations, placing increased responsibility on company officers and reshaping command structures within the CFD.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Taylor Kinney Kelly Severide
Christian Stolte Randall McHolland
Joe Minoso Joe Cruz
David Eigenberg Christopher Herrmann
Randy Flagler Capp, Harold Capp
Eamonn Walker Wallace Boden
Anthony Ferraris Tony, Tony (Squad 3 Driver)
Miranda Rae Mayo Stella Kidd
Jesse Spencer Matthew Casey
Kara Killmer Sylvie Brett
Crew
Michael Brandt
Derek Haas
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