The BEST episodes written by Michael Gilvary

Served Cold
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8.52
529 votes

#1 - Served Cold

Breakout Kings - Season 2 - Episode 10

The conflict between Damian Fontleroy and the Breakout Kings comes to a head when Damian abducts Ray's daughter.

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A Heavy Weight
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8.06
1360 votes

#2 - A Heavy Weight

Chicago Fire - Season 2 - Episode 19

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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Merry Christmas, Etc.
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8.06
1588 votes

#3 - Merry Christmas, Etc.

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 10

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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Going to War (1)
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8.06
1027 votes

#4 - Going to War (1)

Chicago Fire - Season 7 - Episode 2

In the first part of a three-show, one-night crossover event, 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. [Chicago Med S04E02 When to Let Go (2)] [Chicago P.D. S06E02 Endings (3)]

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Freakshow
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8.05
803 votes

#5 - Freakshow

Breakout Kings - Season 2 - Episode 9

Max Doyle was an orphan raised in the circus with an ax to grind. All his life Max has felt a lack of belonging, a feeling that was only partially assuaged by turning himself into a premiere escape artist. It's that talent that the Breakout Kings are up against as they track Max. Meanwhile, not all of the Kings are on the case, at least one stays back to follow a clue left by their nemesis Damien Fontleroy - with disastrous consequences.

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A Hell of a Ride
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8.05
1594 votes

#6 - A Hell of a Ride

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 24

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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Just Drive the Truck
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8.03
1374 votes

#7 - Just Drive the Truck

Chicago Fire - Season 3 - Episode 3

The members of Firehouse 51 and the Austin firehouse clash when trucks collide on the way to a call. Boden comes up with a plan to get Dawson her badge. Mills faces his past and future. The Molly's group hits a speed bump starting the food truck.

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You Will Hurt Him
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8.03
1599 votes

#8 - You Will Hurt Him

Chicago Fire - Season 2 - Episode 9

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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The Magnificent City of Chicago
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7.98
487 votes

#9 - The Magnificent City of Chicago

Chicago Fire - Season 10 - Episode 22

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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Defcon 1
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7.96
1650 votes

#10 - Defcon 1

Chicago Fire - Season 2 - Episode 3

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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I Smell Emmy
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7.94
969 votes

#11 - I Smell Emmy

Breakout Kings - Season 2 - Episode 6

A female prison volunteer is attacked by a rough female inmate. On the way to the court hearing that is a result of that attack, the inmate takes ill at a very precise time. The transport is forced to turn into a rest stop, where the inmate escapes. When the inmate shows up at the home of the volunteer and stabs her husband it appears tragic, until it's learned the volunteer and inmate had been working together. The Breakout Kings are in hot pursuit of this "Thelma and Louise-like" duo as they make a run for it.

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A Real Shot in the Arm
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7.94
899 votes

#12 - A Real Shot in the Arm

Chicago Fire - Season 8 - Episode 2

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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Double Down
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7.94
987 votes

#13 - Double Down

Breakout Kings - Season 2 - Episode 3

Travis Muncey, actor and stool pigeon, escapes from prison. The Breakout Kings quickly find and snatch him back, only to discover that Travis is the key to capturing an even bigger fish. Things get serious when one of the team is kidnapped, and no holds are barred to make the team whole again.

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Keep Your Mouth Shut
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7.92
1531 votes

#14 - Keep Your Mouth Shut

Chicago Fire - Season 2 - Episode 15

Severide is getting impatient with the police as Vince Keeler walks free. Meanwhile, the house pulls out all the stops to save a girl trapped inside a donation bin, Mouch learns that Boden’s secretary Connie is not someone to mess with and the squad and truck are called to a serious high rise fire inside a 20-story downtown office building.

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Who Lives and Who Dies
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7.92
1781 votes

#15 - Who Lives and Who Dies

Chicago Fire - Season 5 - Episode 11

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 in 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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The White Whale
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7.92
866 votes

#16 - The White Whale

Chicago Fire - Season 7 - Episode 21

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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Viral
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7.91
1338 votes

#17 - Viral

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 16

The anguish that haunts Cruz over his previous actions boils over, as he puts himself and his fellow firefighters in jeopardy. Casey and his sister Christie try to solve their issues with their mother and each other. Meanwhile, Severide reaches out again to an important person from his past as a favor to Lieutenant Whaley and the squad gains new perspective after assisting the bomb squad on an extremely dangerous call.

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You Know Where to Find Me
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7.91
1244 votes

#18 - You Know Where to Find Me

Chicago Fire - Season 3 - Episode 20

Truck and squad are called to the scene of a car crash that has Mills desperately working to save the life of a driver seriously injured in the wreck. Meanwhile, Casey has some doubts about Jack Nesbitt, whose strip club he is remodeling on the side. Elsewhere, Hermann, Otis, Cruz and Chaplain Orlovsky help get their team ready for the peewee hockey championship, but Herrmann might prove more of an obstacle than the other team.

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Red Waterfall
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7.90
420 votes

#19 - Red Waterfall

Chicago Fire - Season 11 - Episode 22

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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Show of Force
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7.89
516 votes

#20 - Show of Force

Chicago Fire - Season 10 - Episode 12

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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Headlong Toward Disaster
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7.89
1137 votes

#21 - Headlong Toward Disaster

Chicago Fire - Season 3 - Episode 15

A temporary chief fills in for Boden, who is forced to take some time off for personal reasons.

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The Tendency of a Drowning Victim
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7.88
692 votes

#22 - The Tendency of a Drowning Victim

Chicago Fire - Season 8 - Episode 16

Boden is on edge after starting a new fad diet. Casey and Severide disagree on a call. Brett’s birth mother shares life-altering news. A familiar face has a proposition for Herrmann.

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A Real Wake-Up Call
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7.88
1825 votes

#23 - A Real Wake-Up Call

Chicago Fire - Season 5 - Episode 2

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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Let It Burn
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7.87
1378 votes

#24 - Let It Burn

Chicago Fire - Season 4 - Episode 1

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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No Such Thing As Bad Luck
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7.86
898 votes

#25 - No Such Thing As Bad Luck

Chicago Fire - Season 7 - Episode 18

Severide gets angry at Cruz when he feels his orders were disobeyed in the field. Boden reconnects with an old high school friend during a call to a house fire. Herrmann has issues when one of his favorite knick-knacks from Molly’s goes missing.

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Then Nick Porter Happened
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7.86
750 votes

#26 - Then Nick Porter Happened

Chicago Fire - Season 8 - Episode 12

A series of false alarms at a private school hinders 51’s ability to respond to legitimate emergencies. Kidd asks for ideas to surprise Severide on his birthday. Cruz and Brett rent out their extra room but get more than they bargained for.

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Let Him Die
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7.86
1187 votes

#27 - Let Him Die

Chicago Fire - Season 3 - Episode 11

The firehouse receives unsettling news when two of their own come up missing following a routine call, prompting members of Chicago P.D. to lead the search. Meanwhile, Casey and Dawson have a hard time figuring how to juggle their personal and professional lives. Elsewhere, Chief Boden and Donna struggle with news that their newborn has potential complications and they receive a surprise out-of-town visitor.

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A White-Knuckle Panic
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7.85
525 votes

#28 - A White-Knuckle Panic

Chicago Fire - Season 9 - Episode 15

Severide and Casey try to find the best fit for Kidd. Ritter, Gallo and Violet help plan an event for Mouch.

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Welcome to Crazytown
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7.85
790 votes

#29 - Welcome to Crazytown

Chicago Fire - Season 8 - Episode 7

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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Ambition
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7.85
1479 votes

#30 - Ambition

Chicago Fire - Season 1 - Episode 20

Mills finds himself the target of resentment from some colleagues when Severide supports his desire to join Squad. Tara, a paramedic candidate, joins Dawson and Shay on the job for a few shifts. Meanwhile, Shay comes to the aid of Cindy Herrmann, who suffers from pregnancy complications while her husband Christopher is out of town. Elsewhere, Dawson and Casey draw closer as the grand opening of Molly’s draws near, and Casey receives a surprise visit.

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Where in the World is Carmen Vega
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7.84
1099 votes

#31 - Where in the World is Carmen Vega

Breakout Kings - Season 1 - Episode 13

Carmen Vega, the ruthless queen pin of a drug cartel, pulls off a violent and deadly escape while attending the funeral of her slain son. Her plan, get the family business back in order and hand over the keys to the kingdom to the heir apparent, her son Cesar. Carmen will stop at nothing, including killing a member of her team and even her own family, to put Cesar on the throne. The Breakout Kings seem to be one step behind Carmen at every turn and they smell a rat. Is there an informant within the team? Not only do the Breakout Kings need to catch Carmen to their month off, they also need Carmen to give up the location of where Shea’s girlfriend is being held hostage to save her life. Find the rat, catch Carmen and save a loved one, the Breakout Kings have their work cut out for them. In the end, they realize they really are a team and there’s no going back.

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Mayday
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7.84
583 votes

#32 - Mayday

Chicago Fire - Season 10 - Episode 1

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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I'll Cover You
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7.83
675 votes

#33 - I'll Cover You

Chicago Fire - Season 8 - Episode 18

Severide teams up with Seager and the OFI when a motel structure fire turns suspicious. Firehouse 51 members become amateur sleuths following a Reddit post involving one of their own. Brett continues to get invested in her birth mother.

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Hiding Not Seeking (2)
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7.82
1337 votes

#34 - Hiding Not Seeking (2)

Chicago Fire - Season 6 - Episode 13

While working to track down a bombing suspect, Voight and Antonio meet with Chief Boden, who unwillingly agrees to let Dawson and Brett go undercover. As the investigation continues, Boden, Casey and Severide lend their skilled expertise in the investigation. Elsewhere, Kidd and Zach's relationship hits a bump and Cruz has a hard time expressing his true feelings for Brett. Meanwhile, Herrmann and Connie are forced to come up with an alternative solution when two birthday parties are booked on the same day at the firehouse. The crossover starts on Chicago P.D. S05E16 Profiles (1).

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What Happened at Whiskey Point?
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7.81
553 votes

#35 - What Happened at Whiskey Point?

Chicago Fire - Season 10 - Episode 8

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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What I Saw (1)
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7.80
912 votes

#36 - What I Saw (1)

Chicago Fire - Season 7 - Episode 15

A spate of robberies comes to light after a firehouse lockbox key goes missing. CPD’s Voight has suspicions that a firefighter may be involved, and with Boden’s support he recruits Cruz to go undercover and help sniff out any suspicious activity. (The crossover concludes on Chicago P.D. S06E15 - Good Men.)

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Acting Up
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7.80
430 votes

#37 - Acting Up

Chicago Fire - Season 11 - Episode 16

Cruz feels the burden of his increased responsibilities. Kidd, Gallo and Carver get caught in the middle of a gang war on a call. Herrmann wrangles Trudy for help lifting Cindy's mood.

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That Kind of Heat
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7.79
600 votes

#38 - That Kind of Heat

Chicago Fire - Season 9 - Episode 2

Brett and Mackey find their lives in peril. Casey and Brett tread in unfamiliar territory. Severide chases a memory while Kidd adeptly solves a firehouse problem. Ritter puts himself in harm's way during a harrowing call.

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Bad For the Soul
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7.79
1375 votes

#39 - Bad For the Soul

Chicago Fire - Season 4 - Episode 15

The team responds to a suspicious call from a neighboring firehouse; and welcomes a new firefighter, though her addition has repercussions. Casey moves forward in his run for alderman.

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My Lucky Day
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7.78
587 votes

#40 - My Lucky Day

Chicago Fire - Season 9 - Episode 5

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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Babies and Fools
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7.78
1889 votes

#41 - Babies and Fools

Chicago Fire - Season 5 - Episode 17

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, despite strong concerns from Otis, who may have his own reasons for standing alone. Meanwhile, Casey tends to his Alderman's duties when a persistent constituent asks for his help in resolving an issue.

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When Tortoises Fly
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7.78
1276 votes

#42 - When Tortoises Fly

Chicago Fire - Season 4 - Episode 8

Boden believes Maddox is behind Serena's accusations. Severide reaches out to Jamie, who's Maddox's lawyer, in an attempt to help. Patterson questions whether Boden can remain chief. Brett and Chili suspect that a man passed out in a garden is connected to a previous call. Otis has problems with his social calendar.

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Kind of a Crazy Idea
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7.78
1613 votes

#43 - Kind of a Crazy Idea

Chicago Fire - Season 4 - Episode 21

Dawson saves a young boy from an apartment fire. Kidd's idea for Molly's doesn't go as hoped. Severide hits a wall while advocating for new fire masks. Cruz and Brett utilize a secret weapon to get Otis to see Dr. Halstead take a blood test.

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Sixty Days
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7.78
1815 votes

#44 - Sixty Days

Chicago Fire - Season 5 - Episode 21

Cruz finds himself in a bad spot when an off-duty incident begins to unravel, prompting Mouch to step in and offer help in hopes of avoiding serious consequences from the CFD. Casey goes head to head with a big politician to get his measure for first responders passed. Lt. Severide makes life difficult for newest team member Jason Kannell and Dawson gets an unexpected visit from her father.

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Blow This Up Somehow
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7.77
542 votes

#45 - Blow This Up Somehow

Chicago Fire - Season 9 - Episode 6

Gallo makes a split-second decision during a dangerous fire rescue leaving Casey steaming that his direct orders were not obeyed. Kidd feels a strain in her relationship with Severide. Brett and Mackey find themselves searching for answers following a series of suspicious calls.

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The Solution to Everything
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7.76
959 votes

#46 - The Solution to Everything

Chicago Fire - Season 7 - Episode 8

Firehouse 51 is called in to battle a dangerous structure fire that places everyone in peril. Severide makes a big personal realization. Casey lends another helping hand to Naomi, the investigative reporter.

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A Guy I Used to Know
star
7.76
424 votes

#47 - A Guy I Used to Know

Chicago Fire - Season 11 - Episode 11

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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A Beautiful Life
star
7.75
460 votes

#48 - A Beautiful Life

Chicago Fire - Season 11 - Episode 8

Detective Pryma asks for Severide's help on a case involving explosives. Gallo and Carver clash after Gallo improvises on a call. Violet encourages Brett to start dating again.

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One for the Ages
star
7.75
1056 votes

#49 - One for the Ages

Chicago Fire - Season 6 - Episode 22

Boden takes a big step in the pursuit of a major career decision; Kidd becomes increasingly distrustful of Renee's motives with Severide; Herrmann has trouble bouncing back after a tragedy.

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The Center of the Universe
star
7.74
495 votes

#50 - The Center of the Universe

Chicago Fire - Season 11 - Episode 4

Kidd gets a glimpse into Carver's chaotic personal life. Mouch and Herrmann receive an unexpected gift.

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