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Season 1 – Chicago Fire

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As the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51 forge headfirst into danger, the choices they make can mean the difference between life and death; but from the relentless pressure of saving lives, an extended family is forged; led by Chief Wallace Boden, Matthew Casey, Kelly Severide and the others know -- when it's go time, Firehouse 51 lays it all on the line for each other; this high-octane drama from Executive Producer Dick Wolf offers an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions.
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Chicago Fire — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Chicago Fire has an attractive cast and some exciting rescues, but it breaks little new ground in terms of plotting or characterization.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Oct 10, 2012
It walks the line between shameless entertainment - hot guys, hot girls, the fires within, the fires without - and intelligent storytelling. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com Oct 10, 2012
1.5/5
It just doesn't connect on a realistic level like we need shows like this to do. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today Oct 10, 2012
2/4
Carefully remove every shred of originality or excitement, and you're left with that kind of well-funded mediocrity that marks so many broadcast series. Go to Full Review Susan Granger SSG Syndicate Mar 17, 2023
8/10
If you're looking for a series to stream, start here. This procedural drama is superbly written and addictive with an obvious emphasis on female empowerment, following the personal & professional lives of firefighters, paramedics & rescue personnel. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago Jul 2, 2018
The heroics of Firehouse 51 are really something to behold, but if the rest of the show doesn't lighten the load a bit, viewers are never going to be able to sit through it long enough to see them. Go to Full Review Ethan Alter Television Without Pity Sep 10, 2013
Oz's Eammon Walker and House's Jesse Spencer are among the men and women who populate the show's Windy City firehouse, where all sorts of bland personal drama occurs in between flame-fighting. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Floranyi G @Angie2081 Feb 9, 2026 I love this show but the reason I didn't give a five star is because every time one of the main female characters try to have a baby somehow there is an issue, i know is not real life, it is just a tv series with actor but 98% percent of the show are things people goes through in real life and trust me some episode hit me to a point I have tears in my eyes. I am not a firefighter but I was in the united state navy for 21 years and I have a daughter, my point is a woman no matter what her job is, is strong enough to do both. First was shay, then gaby, sylvie but she left the show right away after getting a baby and now stella. Please show the world a women can handle both, a career and having a baby. Again I love Chicago fire and im looking forward for season 15, just stop making women look like they can't handle both. Thank you See more Noriko S @NSakaida Jan 4, 2026 Easy to get hooked on, likable characters, and just enough drama to keep things interesting. It’s the kind of show you throw on and suddenly realize you’ve watched three episodes in a row. See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life Oct 9, 2025 Amazing action and drama!! Tim Treakle See more Gregory S @Gregory566 Aug 2, 2025 Pretty solid series. But, every time Casey walks in I expect an Australian accent. Throws me everytime and makes me miss House. See more Tamara-Leigh B @RT42543083 Aug 13, 2024 For the first season I really enjoyed the plot and getting to know the individual characters. I felt that it brought to life how hard firefighters work and how it can affect their families too. Must see to anyone who loves a series that has them gripped from the beginning See more Douglas M @RT70527143 Jul 30, 2024 Great characters and character development. A good amount of drama, suspense, action and sex but nothing dirty. Introduction to Chicago PD in season 1. I like this better than 911. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jesse Spencer

Matthew Casey

Taylor Kinney

Kelly Severide

Charlie Barnett

Peter Mills

Monica Raymund

Gabriela Dawson

Lauren German

Leslie Shay

Eamonn Walker

Chief Wallace Boden

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 10, 2012 Pilot The members of Firehouse 51 struggle to cope when one of their own dies in a fire; as Lts. Casey and Severide blame each other for the tragedy, Casey also secretly goes through a separation. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 17, 2012 Mon Amour Severide hides his serious shoulder injury as he tries to rescue a construction worker from a collapsed building; two teens are trapped in a vehicle. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 24, 2012 Professional Courtesy Casey must decide whether to turn in a cop's son who paralyzed a teen in a drunken-driving accident; Severide learns he has a fractured vertebra; Mills is torn between his mother and the job. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 31, 2012 One Minute Chief Boden faces accusations that he abandoned a homeless man to die in a warehouse fire; Severide helps an elderly woman; Detective Voight tries to convince Casey not to testify against his son; Shay has to face her ex during a call. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 7, 2012 Hanging On Casey must face the consequences of confronting Detective Voight; Dawson faces disciplinary action; Severide reaches out to an old friend about his injury. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 14, 2012 Rear View Mirror Dawson receives help from a girl she saved; Detective Voight is determined to get Casey to retract his statement. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 21, 2012 Two Families The Firehouse 51 crew has a Thanksgiving to remember when drugs, a car accident, and a gang shooting get in the way of traditional holiday pastimes. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 5, 2012 Leaving the Station Peter is deeply upset when a young victim is discovered at the site of a train accident; an abusive mother takes dire actions; Severide's injury is aggravated. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 12, 2012 It Ain't Easy Jose Vargas is forced to go on disability after sustaining an injury in a fire; Severide receives a tempting invitation from a woman he saved from a car crash; Cruz tries to end his brother's involvement with a gang. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 19, 2012 Merry Christmas, Etc. An expensive necklace goes missing at the scene of a fire, leading to an internal investigation; Cruz makes a desperate decision to save his brother from a gang war; Dawson invites Casey to a party. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 2, 2013 God Has Spoken Cruz struggles with guilt and decides to make a confession to Casey; Severide asks Dawson for help with his injury; Herrmann is faced with an unpleasant business deal. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 9, 2013 Under the Knife Severide finally decides to discuss his injury with Chief Boden; Casey deals with family issues; Dawson responds to a rescue call and realizes a young girl is the only survivor. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 30, 2013 Warm and Dead A man dies in a fire set by a troubled teenager; Severide contacts his father; Otis fills in for some shifts at the slowest firehouse in the city; Shay and Dawson wind up in a bad situation. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 6, 2013 A Little Taste Severide realizes he shares a similar past with the lieutenant who has been helping out at the firehouse; Dawson shares a secret with Shay; Casey faces family issues. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 13, 2013 Nazdarovya! Dawson turns to an unlikely source for assistance as she tries to help her brother; Severide does a favor for Lt. Whaley; Herrmann and Otis make tough discoveries about their silent partner. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 20, 2013 Viral Cruz puts himself and his fellow firefighters in danger; Casey tries to resolve issues with his sister and mother; the team assists the bomb squad with a dangerous call. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 27, 2013 Better to Lie When Severide's father (Treat Williams) visits, he clashes with Chief Boden over a former colleague's death; Shay makes a decision about Clarice; the mystery about Herrmann, Otis and Dawson's bar is revealed. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 20, 2013 Fireworks Mills questions Benny about the fire that killed Mills' father; Casey, Severide and Bennie investigate two mysterious diner fires. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 27, 2013 A Coffin That Small A failed rescue attempt deeply affects the men and women of firehouse 51; Dawson and Shay deal with a junkie's crazy behavior during a call; the team upsets local drug dealers. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 3, 2013 Ambition A paramedic candidate joins Shay and Dawson for a few shifts; Cindy Herrmann experiences pregnancy complications while her husband is out of town; Casey receives an unexpected visit. Details Episode 21 Aired May 1, 2013 Retaliation Hit Detective Voight shows up, looking to cash in the favor Dawson owes him; Casey's social life takes on a familiar pattern; Molly prepares for the grand opening of Dawson, Herrmann and Otis's bar; Severide faces a threat to his career. Details Episode 22 Aired May 8, 2013 Leaders Lead Severide is accused of sexual misconduct; Casey starts to find satisfaction in his personal life; Dawson and Mills face challenges as they try to take their relationship to the next level; the squad faces a harrowing building collapse. Details Episode 23 Aired May 15, 2013 Let Her Go Lt. Casey must work with Voight and the Intelligence Unit; Shay grows increasingly excited about the prospect of motherhood; everyone comes together to support the opening of Molly's. Details Episode 24 Aired May 22, 2013 A Hell of a Ride The squad must help defuse a volatile situation at the jail; Shay continues to be hopeful about motherhood; Herrmann's wife goes into labor; Mills and Dawson face important decisions. Details

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Chicago Fire — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Joe Chappelle, Michael Slovis, Alex Chapple, Jean de Segonzac, Tom DiCillo, Arthur W. Forney
Executive Producer
Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Jeffrey Nachmanoff, Dick Wolf, Peter Jankowski, Danielle Gelber
Screenwriter
Michael Brandt, Andrea Newman, Matt Olmstead, Michael Gilvary, Hilly Hicks Jr., Marc Dube, Derek Haas, Ryan Harris
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (V|D|L)
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 10, 2012
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