The Best Episodes Written By Andrea Newman

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Mayday

   S10:E19/22/2021

   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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   8.9/10(7 votes)

   #2 - Kicking Down Doors

   S14:E110/1/2025

   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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   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - The Magnificent City of Chicago

   S10:E225/25/2022

   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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   8.7/10(11 votes)

   #4 - A Real Wake-Up Call

   S5:E210/18/2016

   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. 

   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #5 - Red Waterfall

   S11:E225/24/2023

   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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   8.7/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Medallion

   S1:E132/2/2012

   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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   8.7/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Family

   S1:E225/10/2012

   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. 

   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #8 - Deathtrap (I)

   S5:E153/1/2017

   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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   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #9 - Hold on Tight

   S11:E19/21/2022

   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. 

    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Show of Force

    S10:E121/19/2022

    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. 

    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - What Happened at Whiskey Point?

    S10:E811/10/2021

    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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    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #12 - A Hell of a Ride

    S1:E245/22/2013

    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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13. 

    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #13 - The White Whale

    S7:E215/15/2019

    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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14. 

    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Never, Ever Make a Mistake

    S11:E205/10/2023

    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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15. 

    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Barely Gone

    S12:E11/17/2024

    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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16. 

    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #16 - 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

    S1:E132/26/2002

    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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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Bad Night

    S3:E310/9/2005

    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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18. 

    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Rhymes with Shout

    S2:E811/26/2013

    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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19. 

    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Let It Burn

    S4:E110/13/2015

    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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20. 

    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Back with a Bang

    S10:E101/5/2022

    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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    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Wake

    S1:E610/20/2011

    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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    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Balcoin

    S1:E911/10/2011

    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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    8.1/10(28 votes)

    #23 - 6:00 A.M.-7:00 A.M.

    S1:E71/8/2002

    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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    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Out with a Bang

    S2:E121/14/2014

    Lieutenant Casey tries to convince himself and everyone around him that he is one hundred percent healthy following his near-death incident in the line of duty. Shay, not wanting to delve into the emotionally traumatic incident, continues to elude a lawyer who wants to speak with her about Daryl’s suicide. Meanwhile, Otis and Katie bond over board games, Boden helps out a woman with a negligent landlord and Dawson notices fellow recruit Rebecca Jones undertaking some interesting test-taking techniques at the Academy.

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    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #25 - One More Shot

    S2:E215/6/2014

    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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