The Best Episodes Written By Andrea Newman

Every TV Episode Written by Andrea Newman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 14 Episode 1 - Kicking Down Doors
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Kicking Down Doors

    S14:E1

    A new face at Firehouse 51 causes tension, while rising chaos in the city brings new challenges to the team. Herrmann stalls on plans of relinquishing his office to Mouch.

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  2. undefined Season 10 Episode 1 - Mayday
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Mayday

    S10:E1

    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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  3. undefined Season 10 Episode 22 - The Magnificent City of Chicago
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - The Magnificent City of Chicago

    S10:E22

    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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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - A Real Wake-Up Call
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #4 - A Real Wake-Up Call

    S5:E2

    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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  5. undefined Season 11 Episode 22 - Red Waterfall
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Red Waterfall

    S11:E22

    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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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Medallion
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Medallion

    S1:E13

    Cassie enlists the Circle's help when she receives a frightening warning about the witch hunters' return. At the same time, her true feelings for Adam and Jake surface during a birthday party that Ethan decides to throw with the help of Diana. Meanwhile, Faye and Melissa take their inner power to a chilling new level when they try a little of Lee's "Devil's Spirit."

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Family
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Family

    S1:E22

    After Faye is attacked by the Witch Hunters, Jake, Melissa and Adam set out to save her. Blackwell tells Cassie and Diana that the only way to stop the Witch Hunters is to use their Balcoin blood to unleash the Crystal Skull. Diana is reluctant, but Cassie convinces her it’s the only way to help their friend, but she’ll need to tap into her dark magic to do it. Meanwhile, Dawn and Charles are faced with a new way to get their power back...but at a very big cost.

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Deathtrap (I)
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Deathtrap (I)

    S5:E15

    Truck and squad are called to aid in a massive all-city response when an old, ill-equipped factory-turned live/work space quickly turns into a firestorm, trapping countless unsuspecting victims. The dire situation quickly turns personal when it is discovered that one of Chicago PD's own has a family member at the scene. The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S04E016 Emotional Proximity (II) and Chicago Justice S01E01 Fake (III).

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  9. undefined Season 11 Episode 1 - Hold on Tight
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Hold on Tight

    S11:E1

    Kidd and Severide's honeymoon is interrupted by a dangerous person from their past. Kidd's former academy classmate joins Firehouse 51. Brett and Violet reflect on their relationships.

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  10. undefined Season 10 Episode 12 - Show of Force
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Show of Force

    S10:E12

    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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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - A Hell of a Ride
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #11 - A Hell of a Ride

    S1:E24

    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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  12. undefined Season 10 Episode 8 - What Happened at Whiskey Point?
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - What Happened at Whiskey Point?

    S10:E8

    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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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.
    8.4/10(27 votes)

    #13 - 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.

    S1:E7

    Now, under constant surveillance from Gaines, Jack goes back to CTU where Nina inadvertently gets in the way of Gains' plan. Teri tries to escape from York, but her call to CTU only brings more help for York. Meanwhile, Palmer tries to convince his family that they need to tell the press about a secret personal tragedy from their past before it's too late.

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Let It Burn
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Let It Burn

    S4:E1

    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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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - The White Whale
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #15 - The White Whale

    S7:E21

    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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  16. undefined Season 11 Episode 20 - Never, Ever Make a Mistake
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Never, Ever Make a Mistake

    S11:E20

    Herrmann works on becoming a better man after Cindy's cancer journey. Kidd bonds with a homeless victim on a call. Kylie takes her firefighter exams. A harrowing call takes a toll on Brett.

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  17. undefined Season 12 Episode 1 - Barely Gone
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Barely Gone

    S12:E1

    Firehouse 51 is forced to share space with Firehouse 17. Kidd and Herrmann fight over Ritter. An arson case tests Kidd and Severide's relationship. Firehouse 51 says goodbye to one of its own.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #18 - 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

    S1:E13

    Jack confronts Gaines who, realizing he has failed Drazen's assignment, chooses death over helping Jack. Back at CTU, Nina and Tony interrogate the mother of the traitor and learn of a secret bank account containing deposits from Belgrade. They also learn that additional assassins may be making their way to Los Angeles.

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Bad Night
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Bad Night

    S3:E3

    The 1978 murder of a young man is re-opened after the victim's mother finds a letter suggesting that his death wasn't random.

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Rhymes with Shout
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Rhymes with Shout

    S2:E8

    When the shooting of a young girl happens in their neighborhood, Cruz and his brother, Leon are forced to think about the gang they have tried to escape. The battle between Chief Boden and McLeod continues to escalate and Isabella convinces Mills to dress up for a fancy gala. Meanwhile, Lt. Casey is sad Dawson won't be coming by as much now that his parental duties are over, Shay is fed up with the firehouse and digs in deeper with Devon and Zoya's visa is expiring, prompting her to come up with an idea.

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - One More Shot
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #21 - One More Shot

    S2:E21

    With everyone’s support, Dawson makes final preparations to retake the fireman’s exam, but a call to the field may throw a major wrench into her plans. Elsewhere, Lt. Casey has an important matter to discuss with Antonio. Meanwhile, Lt. Severide and the firehouse welcome Rick Newhouse , the latest addition to the squad, Shay gets an uninvited surprise guest and Chief Boden makes a bold move.

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - The Beating Heart (I)
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #22 - The Beating Heart (I)

    S4:E10

    Herrmann fights for his life after being stabbed; Cruz hits the streets to find Freddie. Mouch proposes to Trudy. The crossover continues on Chicago Med S01E05 Malignant (II) and Chicago P.D. S03E10 Now I'm God (III).

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  23. undefined Season 10 Episode 10 - Back with a Bang
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Back with a Bang

    S10:E10

    Stella Kidd returns to Firehouse 51. The team must work together to put out a potassium fire in a tunnel. After that incident, Ritter begins to worry about a young cop who witnessed the fiery death of a truck driver.

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Wake
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Wake

    S1:E6

    When Jake, a mysterious young man, shows up in Chance Harbor, he learns a lot has changed since his last visit. For one, the girl he left behind, Faye has discovered she's a witch and has plans to get even with the handsome guy who broke her heart. To complicate things further, he sets his sights on the alluring Cassie, much to Adam and Faye's dismay.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Balcoin
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Balcoin

    S1:E9

    Cassie and Jake look into her father's side of the family, hoping to discover more about her lineage and why she has powers separate from the Circle. Meanwhile, Adam becomes protective of Cassie when Faye reveals that Jake might be hiding something dangerous from them. At the same time, Adam's equally concerned when Melissa's cousin Holden comes to town and catches Diana's eye. A power shift forms between Charles and Dawn that threatens to destroy their plan.

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Andrea Newman Ratings Summary

"Kicking Down Doors" is the best rated episode written by Andrea Newman. It scored 9.2/10 based on 6 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/1/2025 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mayday".