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Chicago Fire: Season 2

22 episodes Premiered Sep 24, 2013 Updated Oct 2, 2026

Chicago Fire Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 22 episodes. The series provides an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. As the second season unfolds, the narrative follows the ongoing trials and triumphs of the firefighters and paramedics stationed at Firehouse 51. The personnel face dangerous rescue operations, high-stakes emergencie

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Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series follows the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions.
  • ⚡ The personnel are stationed at a firehouse in Chicago, working as an interconnected team of firefighters and paramedics.
  • ⚡ Characters face dangerous rescue operations and high-stakes emergencies as part of their daily responsibilities.
  • ⚡ The narrative explores both the intense professional demands of the fire service and the personal lives of the crew.
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Season overview

Chicago Fire Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 22 episodes. The series provides an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. As the second season unfolds, the narrative follows the ongoing trials and triumphs of the firefighters and paramedics stationed at Firehouse 51. The personnel face dangerous rescue operations, high-stakes emergencies, and complex personal challenges while working together as a dedicated team. Throughout the twenty-two episodes, the characters navigate professional pressures and personal relationships within the demanding world of the Chicago fire service, maintaining their commitment to protecting the city and supporting one another through every crisis that arises on duty and in their daily lives.

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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S2·E1 Mytharc

A Problem House

Sep 24, 2013 · 43 min

An arsonist targets Lt. Severide. Meanwhile, Station 51 is under scrutiny by Gail McLeod, a financial consultant for the city who is deciding if any firehouses should be closed. Mo

S2·E2 Core

Prove It

Oct 1, 2013 · 43 min

In the wake of Heather's incident, Lt. Casey is having a hard time handling his newfound responsibilities. Lt. Severide is on edge dreading the next attack from the firehouse's ars

S2·E3 Core

Defcon 1

Oct 8, 2013 · 42 min

Lt. Severide has his strong ideas on who the serial arsonist is, but first needs to find proof to back up his suspicions. Meanwhile, Lt. Casey adjusts to his new lifestyle in the w

S2·E4 Core

A Nuisance Call

Oct 15, 2013 · 43 min

Lieutenant Severide is anxious to implicate the serial arsonist, while Dawson and Shay get a shock on a routine call. Meanwhile, suspicions continue to point to Clarke as the mole

S2·E5 Core

A Power Move

Oct 22, 2013 · 43 min

Boden's future with Firehouse 51 is on the line and McLeod keeps on him about his past wrongdoings, pushing him toward an early retirement. With Boden considering his options, McLe

S2·E6 Core

Joyriding

Nov 12, 2013 · 43 min

While out on a jog, Severide comes across a secluded and empty construction site and encounters a young boy who has been trapped in a backhoe loader and is in dire need of assistan

S2·E7 Core

No Regrets

Nov 19, 2013 · 43 min

When a tanker collides into a commuter train that subsequently crashes into a warehouse, the firehouse is called to the horrific scene that tests everyone to the limits as life and

S2·E8 Core

Rhymes with Shout

Nov 26, 2013 · 43 min

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 B

S2·E9 Core

You Will Hurt Him

Dec 3, 2013 · 42 min

Chief Boden prepares to counterattack McLeod in a final effort to save the firehouse from closure and the romance between Dawson and Casey escalates. Leon is making progress in the

S2·E10 Core

Not Like This

Dec 10, 2013 · 42 min

All seems lost with firehouse 51 on the verge of closing its’ doors, thanks in no small part to Gail McLeod, but Chief Boden and the rest of the house refuse to allow themselves to

S2·E11 Core

Shoved in My Face

Jan 7, 2014 · 43 min

Lt. Casey returns to work at Firehouse 51 after nearly being killed in a building collapse and Shay meets Allison Rafferty, her new partner, who is friendly to everyone except her.

S2·E12 Core

Out with a Bang

Jan 14, 2014 · 43 min

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 t

S2·E13 Core

Tonight's the Night

Jan 21, 2014 · 43 min

When a drunk driver knocks down a transformer, the entire neighborhood is left without power on a frigid Chicago night and members of Firehouse 51 step up to lend their much needed

S2·E14 Core

Virgin Skin

Feb 25, 2014 · 43 min

Severide feels sidelined as he leaves Detective Lindsay and the Intelligence Unit to do their job and locate his sister Katie. Shay gets an unusual tip from Chicago Blackhawk playe

S2·E15 Core

Keep Your Mouth Shut

Mar 4, 2014 · 43 min

Severide is getting impatient with the police as Vince Keeler walks free. Meanwhile, the house pulls out all the stops to save a girl trapped inside a donation bin, Mouch learns th

S2·E16 Core

A Rocket Blasting Off

Mar 11, 2014 · 43 min

Lt. Severide hits the top of the list as Det. Lindsay starts calling in suspects with the clearest motives to make the guy who kidnapped Katie disappear. Meanwhile, Jones is still

S2·E17 Core

When Things Got Rough

Mar 18, 2014 · 43 min

Lt. Severide is reminded of his own past by a man he saves from a car accident and feels compelled to help him. Elsewhere, Lt. Casey and Chief Boden grapple with how to dock Jones

S2·E18 Core

Until Your Feet Leave the Ground

Apr 8, 2014 · 42 min

Lt. Severide sticks his neck out for Dave Bloom, a fellow firefighter from Denver who is troubled by addiction. Elsewhere, Dawson and Shay leave town for a "girl's weekend" at a ca

S2·E19 Core

A Heavy Weight

Apr 15, 2014 · 43 min

A suicide note is delivered to a surprised Dawson and Lt. Severide digs deeper into Bloom’s dark past. Elsewhere, Chief Boden learns shocking news, and with the help of Shay, Lt. C

S2·E20 Core

A Dark Day (I)

Apr 29, 2014 · 42 min

Lt. Casey and Dawson volunteer to help at a charity run at Chicago Medical when a massive explosion sends Chicago into chaos. With one of their own missing in the blast, the fireho

S2·E21 Mytharc

One More Shot

May 6, 2014 · 42 min

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

S2·E22 Mytharc

Real Never Waits

May 13, 2014 · 42 min

A fire at a boarding school leaves Lt. Severide shaken and wondering if he could have done more. Meanwhile, with the firehouse in full support of Dawson as she retakes the firema

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