The Best Episodes of Code Red Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   5.4/10(14 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E19/20/1981

   As Joe Rorchek investigates a series of arson fires that occupy his firefighter sons, their unit also copes with the introduction of their first female crew member.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Laurence Heath

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Laurence Heath
2. 

   6.1/10(13 votes)

   #2 - A Saved Life

   S1:E211/1/1981

   The battalion intends to give a boy a citation for his help with fires. But those plans are on hold when it's discovered the lad is the one who has been setting the blazes.

   Director:Georg Fenady

   Writer:Lew Hunter

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   Director:Georg Fenady

   Writer:Lew Hunter
3. 

   7.3/10(13 votes)

   #3 - Death of a Fireman

   S1:E311/8/1981

   Joe gives away bride Constance to firefighter Charlie Bowers. The newlyweds' world is shattered when Charlie is fatally injured. Ted, the best man, takes Charlie's death very badly and freezes during a subsequent incident.

   Director:James Sheldon

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:James Sheldon

   Writer:Unknown
4. 

   7.0/10(12 votes)

   #4 - Dark Fire

   S1:E411/15/1981

   An arsonist is afraid that he can be fingered by a witness, but the woman he is tracking happens to be blind.

   Director:Earl Bellamy

   Writers:Rick Edelstein, Ray Brenner

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   Director:Earl Bellamy

   Writers:Rick Edelstein, Ray Brenner
5. 

   7.7/10(9 votes)

   #5 - The Little Girl Who Cried Fire

   S1:E511/22/1981

   Danny learns that a young woman in his class is having dreams about some recent fires with details very accurate. The situation takes a twist when the visions start featuring Danny.

   Director:Christian I. Nyby II

   Writer:Ben Masselink

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   Director:Christian I. Nyby II

   Writer:Ben Masselink
6. 

   6.2/10(11 votes)

   #6 - Land of Make Believe (aka All That Glitters)

   S1:E611/29/1981

   An imperious director wants Danny to star in his film, while ignoring a fire code inspection warning that his old studio lot is a firetrap.

   Director:James Sheldon

   Writer:Chris Bunch

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   Director:James Sheldon

   Writer:Chris Bunch
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7. 

   6.7/10(8 votes)

   #7 - Fireworks

   S1:E712/6/1981

   A street vendor in illegal fireworks is causing destructive trouble in the neighborhood and a rift in the Rorchek household with his wares.

   Director:Phil Bondelli

   Writers:Michael Raschella, Carole Raschella

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   Director:Phil Bondelli

   Writers:Michael Raschella, Carole Raschella
8. 

   5.2/10(8 votes)

   #8 - Framed by Fire

   S1:E812/13/1981

   Danny finds out that his old gang is being framed for arson by their rivals. While trying to help Danny finds himself trapped in a blaze with members of the group responsible for the fires.

   Director:Don Weis

   Writers:Michael Raschella, Carole Raschella

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   Director:Don Weis

   Writers:Michael Raschella, Carole Raschella
9. 

   7.3/10(9 votes)

   #9 - From One Little Spark

   S1:E91/3/1982

   Task Force One finds itself in the middle of a potentially destructive family feud that mirrors some current friction between Ted and Chris.

   Director:Fernando Lamas

   Writer:Rick Edelstein

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   Director:Fernando Lamas

   Writer:Rick Edelstein
10. 

    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Wildfire

    S1:E101/10/1982

    A rural pipeline leaking toxic chemicals forces the evacuation of nearby buildings, including a barn where a young girl refuses to abandon a mare about to foal.

    Director:James Sheldon

    Writer:Jackson Gillis

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    Director:James Sheldon

    Writer:Jackson Gillis
11. 

    5.6/10(9 votes)

    #11 - My Life Is Yours

    S1:E111/17/1982

    After a religious family's rented home burns down by accident, their adopted son convinces himself that it was arson and seeks revenge against the innocent landlord.

    Director:Don Weis

    Writer:Rick Edelstein

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    Director:Don Weis

    Writer:Rick Edelstein
12. 

    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Happy Birthday

    S1:E121/31/1982

    Danny's birthday party sparks reminiscences about the youth, seen in flashbacks, and occasions a showing of the department's history of fire disasters.

    Director:Phil Bondelli

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Phil Bondelli

    Writer:Unknown
13. 

    5.7/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Revenge

    S1:E132/7/1982

    The Rorcheck family finds themselves at odds with fellow firefighters when they befriend a crippled former colleague. The problem is he blames Ted that injured him.

    Director:Ernest Pintoff

    Writer:Rift Fournier

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    Director:Ernest Pintoff

    Writer:Rift Fournier
14. 

    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Burnout

    S1:E142/14/1982

    Overstressed by the job's pressures, Ted considers resigning while a line of cheap knock-off video game consoles is causing fires.

    Director:Phil Bondelli

    Writer:B.W. Sandefur

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    Director:Phil Bondelli

    Writer:B.W. Sandefur
15. 

    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Trapped by Time

    S1:E152/21/1982

    Danny fears losing his foster family when the firefighters undertake perilous rescue attempts during heavy rains.

    Director:Fernando Lamas

    Writer:Donald R. Boyle

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    Director:Fernando Lamas

    Writer:Donald R. Boyle
16. 

    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Trial by Fire

    S1:E162/28/1982

    A single oil field fire threatens to ignite the entire field. An egotistical expert is brought to help with the situation.

    Director:Phil Bondelli

    Writers:Cliff Ruby, Elana Lesser

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    Director:Phil Bondelli

    Writers:Cliff Ruby, Elana Lesser
17. 

    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Riddle in the Flames

    S1:E173/14/1982

    A pyromaniac arsonist is committing a series of firebombings with the crew of LAFD Station 1, especially Firefighter Haley Green, singled out in threatening letters.

    Director:Ernest Pintoff

    Writer:Donald R. Boyle

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    Director:Ernest Pintoff

    Writer:Donald R. Boyle
18. 

    5.9/10(10 votes)

    #18 - No Escape

    S1:E183/21/1982

    A drug addict starts a fire in a hospital, jeopardizing an emergency operation involving Danny's friend, and a lab containing a deadly virus.

    Director:Phil Bondelli

    Writers:Cliff Ruby, Elana Lesser

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    Director:Phil Bondelli

    Writers:Cliff Ruby, Elana Lesser
19. 

    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Fire Below

    S1:E197/11/1982

    An old mining site that has filled up with toxic waste is hidden from view. When it suddenly collapses Joe, Haley and Danny are trapped and their lives in danger. The crew struggles to rescue them.

    Director:Ernest Pintoff

    Writer:Donald R. Boyle

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    Director:Ernest Pintoff

    Writer:Donald R. Boyle