The BEST episodes written by Michael Brandt

No Regrets
star
8.28
1525 votes

#1 - No Regrets

Chicago Fire - Season 2 - Episode 7

When a tanker collides into a commuter train that subsequently crashes into a warehouse, the firehouse is called to the horrific scene that tests everyone to the limits as life and death hangs in the balance. With the ultimatum in place for him or the firehouse, Boden is tasked with making life-changing decisions regarding his future. Severide learns more about Katie, the young woman he saw with his father. Meanwhile, Shay and Dawson are still at odds and Casey’s responsibility of being a surrogate father takes a sharp turn.

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My Miracle
star
8.25
1927 votes

#2 - My Miracle

Chicago Fire - Season 5 - Episode 22

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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Not Like This
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8.22
1606 votes

#3 - Not Like This

Chicago Fire - Season 2 - Episode 10

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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Real Never Waits
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8.20
1458 votes

#4 - Real Never Waits

Chicago Fire - Season 2 - Episode 22

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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A Coffin That Small
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8.18
1572 votes

#5 - A Coffin That Small

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 19

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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Spartacus
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8.13
1134 votes

#6 - Spartacus

Chicago Fire - Season 3 - Episode 23

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.

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A Dark Day (1)
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8.10
1466 votes

#7 - A Dark Day (1)

Chicago Fire - Season 2 - Episode 20

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. (8:30 PM (2) aired on Chicago P.D., season 1, episode 12.)

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I Am the Apocalypse
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8.10
1262 votes

#8 - I Am the Apocalypse

Chicago Fire - Season 3 - Episode 19

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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Always
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8.09
1473 votes

#9 - Always

Chicago Fire - Season 3 - Episode 1

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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Superhero
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8.08
1625 votes

#10 - Superhero

Chicago Fire - Season 4 - Episode 23

In the Season 4 finale, Boden and Jimmy are at odds. Kidd deals with her unstable ex. Dawson continues her quest to foster Louie. Casey's new political consultant urges him to think big. The team responds to a dangerous structure fire.

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The Sky Is Falling
star
8.07
1354 votes

#11 - The Sky Is Falling

Chicago Fire - Season 4 - Episode 13

The team responds to a mass shooting; Casey investigates the missing money from the fund-raiser. Jimmy agrees to represent the firehouse in a boxing match against the Chicago PD's 21st District. Chili's behavior continues to be an issue for Brett.

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Purgatory
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8.02
1810 votes

#12 - Purgatory

Chicago Fire - Season 5 - Episode 14

After exercising his disdain and authority over Chief Boden, Chief Anderson reassigns members of 51 to various houses around town, citing the need for improvement. The ramifications are felt by the crew, who are left to make the best of their respective situations in their new surroundings. Boden fights to repair the situation, but it just might be out of his control. Elsewhere, Severide toils over an important decision.

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Wrong Side of the Bars
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8.01
1863 votes

#13 - Wrong Side of the Bars

Chicago P.D. - Season 1 - Episode 2

Antonio’s son was kidnapped and he has a feeling the Columbian drug gang is to blame. Pulpo, the Columbian gang leader, is being held in jail and suggests his release may trigger the release of Diego. During the investigation, Halstead learns some new information about Lindsay. Voight offers Antonio a new approach to get information on Diego’s whereabouts.

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Virgin Skin
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8.00
1479 votes

#14 - Virgin Skin

Chicago Fire - Season 2 - Episode 14

Severide feels sidelined as he leaves Detective Lindsay and the Intelligence Unit to do their job and locate his sister Katie. Shay gets an unusual tip from Chicago Blackhawk players Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith, who makes friends with Clarke and stop by Molly’s. Meanwhile, Casey learns more about his head injuries after another close call and Dawson pushes hard to pass the physical test at the Academy.

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Short and Fat
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8.00
1350 votes

#15 - Short and Fat

Chicago Fire - Season 4 - Episode 9

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.

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Leaders Lead
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7.98
1611 votes

#16 - Leaders Lead

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 22

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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Warm and Dead
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7.98
1545 votes

#17 - Warm and Dead

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 13

A troubled Chief Boden goes to the police when a man dies in a hardware store fire set by Ernie, the troubled teenage firebug he’s been trying to help, and his Uncle Ray. Meanwhile, Severide decides on his future and reaches out to his father. Elsewhere, Otis finds camaraderie when he fills in for a few shifts at the slowest firehouse in the city, and makes a decision of his own, while Dawson and Shay find themselves in a bad predicament during a call to a tenement.

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Let Her Go
star
7.97
1604 votes

#18 - Let Her Go

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 23

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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What Do You Do
star
7.97
1107 votes

#19 - What Do You Do

Chicago P.D. - Season 2 - Episode 15

Burgess begins to regret her recent decision to stay on the beat. While at a convenience store she sees some suspicious activity and pursues it without calling in for backup. It's a slow day in Intelligence as they spend their time receiving taser certification.

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The Silos
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7.96
1720 votes

#20 - The Silos

Chicago P.D. - Season 4 - Episode 1

After Voight is suspected of the murder of his son's killer, Lindsay becomes the target for intense questioning; Burgess gets a new partner with an intriguing history.

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Two Families
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7.96
1681 votes

#21 - Two Families

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 7

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.

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A Little Devil Complex (2)
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7.96
1164 votes

#22 - A Little Devil Complex (2)

Chicago P.D. - Season 2 - Episode 13

Antonio and his sister talk to Elliot Gish about the person they think is responsible for the fire that killed Shay; Lindsay has second thoughts about the task force; Platt's new, sunny demeanor results in curiosity. (Three Bells (1) Chicago Fire S03E13)

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8:30 PM (2)
star
7.95
1506 votes

#23 - 8:30 PM (2)

Chicago P.D. - Season 1 - Episode 12

As Voight and his team search for the bombers, they realize there might be more bombs set to detonate; Burgess' niece fights for her life. (A Dark Day (1) Chicago Fire S02E20)

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Justice
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7.95
1494 votes

#24 - Justice

Chicago P.D. - Season 3 - Episode 21

Burgess gives chase after Roman is wounded by a hooded perp who opened fire on their patrol car and shoots who she thinks is the suspect, but no gun is found at the scene—and the person she shot is a 17-year-old honor student.

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One Hundred
star
7.94
1827 votes

#25 - One Hundred

Chicago Fire - Season 5 - Episode 8

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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Debts of the Past
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7.93
1254 votes

#26 - Debts of the Past

Chicago P.D. - Season 3 - Episode 4

Voight seeks revenge on the man who tried to kill him. A rumor causes a rift in Intelligence.

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A Beautiful Friendship
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7.91
1327 votes

#27 - A Beautiful Friendship

Chicago P.D. - Season 1 - Episode 15

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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The Hose or the Animal
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7.90
1875 votes

#28 - The Hose or the Animal

Chicago Fire - Season 5 - Episode 1

Severide and Stella search for Grant, who's AWOL from Chicago Med. Dawson questions her career path. Casey's relationship with his political consultant cools. Borrelli's anger at Boden over his brother's death boils over. Mouch and Brett partner on a new venture.

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Mon Amour
star
7.87
1804 votes

#29 - Mon Amour

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 2

Severide is hiding a serious shoulder injury sustained in the fire that killed Andy Darden, and grapples with his guilt as he fights to rescue a construction worker trapped in a building collapse. Adding to the burden, Darden's wife Heather turns on Severide at the annual firefighters' barbecue, blaming him for her husband's death. A call is made to an accident site at Hancock Tower, where two teenagers are pinned in a vehicle trapped beneath the falling debris of a broken window washer's cart. Meanwhile, Casey and Hallie work to figure out their future together.

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Santa Bites
star
7.86
1355 votes

#30 - Santa Bites

Chicago Fire - Season 3 - Episode 10

A house fire leads members of the truck and squad to race to save the lives of the couple trapped inside, and then are faced with the perplexing aftermath. Meanwhile, Chief Boden prepares to start his new family, while the combination of life at work and home pushes Casey and Dawson apart. Elsewhere Molly’s II has its chance to shine at the Chicago Holiday Fest.

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The Price We Pay
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7.84
1438 votes

#31 - The Price We Pay

Chicago P.D. - Season 1 - Episode 7

The Fitori murder case is brought to the intelligence unit and Voight’s son, Justin, may be involved. Gradishar fills Antonio in on the arrangement between Internal Affairs and Voight which increases friction between Voight and Antonio. Back at the precinct Ruzek helps Burgess get back at desk sergeant Platt.

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Apologies Are Dangerous
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7.84
1404 votes

#32 - Apologies Are Dangerous

Chicago Fire - Season 3 - Episode 4

Dawson tries to strike a balance with Casey during her first day as a candidate. Mills ponders an uncertain future. Severide faces his demons. A city inspector visits Molly's.

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A Problem House
star
7.79
1650 votes

#33 - A Problem House

Chicago Fire - Season 2 - Episode 1

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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Take a Knee
star
7.74
1922 votes

#34 - Take a Knee

Chicago Fire - Season 5 - Episode 18

Casey discovers a new crack house on the block that is harboring a female junkie and goes to extreme measures to remedy the situation. Dawson and Brett get assigned a new trainee for the shift and the newbie gets the two in trouble when he surprises them during a harrowing call. Meanwhile, Severide gets an unexpected visit from his father, Benny, and Herrmann deals with family issues when his son Lee Henry gets into trouble at school.

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Pilot
star
7.73
2330 votes

#35 - Pilot

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 1

When a fire claims one of their own, there's plenty of guilt and blame to go around. Lt. Matthew Casey, in charge of the Truck, tries to carry on, but butts heads with the brash Lt. Kelly Severide of the Rescue Squad - and each blames the other for their fallen team member. The firehouse also includes: Battalion Chief Wallace Boden, a fireman's fireman who is confronted by important personal decisions; paramedics Gabriela Dawson and Leslie Shay, who share a close bond and team together to face some of the most harrowing situations imaginable; Peter Mills, an academy graduate who is the latest generation in a family of firefighters; and Christopher Herrmann, a seasoned veteran who loses his home to foreclosure and now must uproot his family to move in with his in-laws.

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