The Best Episodes Directed By William Eichler

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(5 votes)

   #1 - Pierce the Vein

   S14:E711/12/2025

   Severide investigates a suspicious high school fire. Novak gets an unexpected call. Violet brings a 51 firefighter onboard the ambulance for a shift.

   Director:William Eichler

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Run Like Hell

   S11:E142/22/2023

   An annoying floater takes a romantic interest in Violet. Ritter catches a local politician in a compromising position. Mouch and Severide help Trudy with an arson investigation.

   Director:William Eichler

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   7.9/10(8 votes)

   #3 - Chaos Theory

   S13:E101/22/2025

   The team responds to a crisis at a community center. Severide is forced to investigate one of his own squad members. Kidd helps a teacher going through a post-incident spin-out.

   Director:William Eichler

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Exit Point

   S14:E194/29/2026

   Severide investigates a fire at an abandoned store inhabited by squatters. Mouch pens a memoir about his life.

   Director:William Eichler

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   7.2/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Red Flag

   S12:E73/20/2024

   Violet clashes with her new partner. Severide discovers a hidden stash of money on a call and squares off against the cops working the case. Mouch gets a parking ticket.

   Director:William Eichler

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   6.7/10(6 votes)

   #6 - Permanent Damage

   S13:E194/23/2025

   Severide investigates an old house fire from 10 years back in which Kidd had responded. Carver and Violet search for a mystery medic who abandoned a victim. Novak looks for a roommate.

   Director:William Eichler

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