S1·E17 Better to Lie
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 17
- Air Date
- February 27, 2013
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Joe Chappelle
- Writers
- Matt Olmstead, Ryan Harris
- Score
- 7.7/10 (13 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Old emotional wounds are opened when Lieutenant Severide’s father Bennie comes to town and clashes with Chief Boden over the death of their former colleague. Mills helps a distraught driver who caused an accident and Shay makes a decision about her future with Clarice. Meanwhile, Herrmann, Otis and Dawson get to the bottom of a mystery about their bar.
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When did Season 1 Episode 17 of Chicago Fire air?
Season 1, Episode 17 ('Better to Lie') originally aired on February 27, 2013.
How long is Season 1 Episode 17 ('Better to Lie')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Chicago Fire Season 1 Episode 17?
Old emotional wounds are opened when Lieutenant Severide’s father Bennie comes to town and clashes with Chief Boden over the death of their former colleague. Mills helps a distraught driver who caused an accident and Shay makes a decision about her future with Clarice. Meanwhile, Herrmann, Otis and ...
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