Chicago Fire: Season 5
Chicago Fire Season 5 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. The drama follows the lives of firefighters, rescue workers, and paramedics at Chicago Firehouse 51, who risk their lives through their work to save human lives. The fifth season of the series had its premiere on Oct
Season 5 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 firefighters, rescue workers, and paramedics from the Chicago fire department.
- Personnel at Chicago Firehouse 51 are dedicated to saving human lives through their profession.
- The overarching saga is produced by executive producer and Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf.
- Writers Michael Brandt and Derek Haas contribute to the creation of the series.
Season overview
Chicago Fire Season 5 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. The drama follows the lives of firefighters, rescue workers, and paramedics at Chicago Firehouse 51, who risk their lives through their work to save human lives. The fifth season of the series had its premiere on October 11, 2016. The show is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf, with Michael Brandt and Derek Haas serving as writers.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
The Hose or the Animal
Oct 11, 2016 · 43 min
Severide and Stella search for Grant, who's AWOL from Chicago Med. Dawson questions her career path. Casey's relationship with his political consultant cools. Borrelli's anger at B
A Real Wake-Up Call
Oct 18, 2016 · 43 min
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 befr
Scorched Earth
Oct 25, 2016 · 42 min
Casey seeks help with a personal matter from Susan Weller. A rich party guy wants Severide to travel with him. Stella tries to help a sick street kid. Otis and Herrmann share their
Nobody Else Is Dying Today
Nov 1, 2016 · 42 min
Lt. Casey finds himself in a bad spot when a forklift accidentally pierces a tank storing acid. Casey is forced to use extreme measures to help a father and daughter in peril. Daws
I Held Her Hand
Nov 15, 2016 · 42 min
Lt. Casey is unable to rescue a woman who becomes trapped inside her burning greystone, prompting him and Lt. Severide to butt heads over the husband's role in the tragedy. Herrman
That Day
Nov 22, 2016 · 42 min
While responding to a call in the field, Dawson accidentally hits a pedestrian who stepped in front of the ambulance, and is left to deal with the repercussions. Lt. Casey and Lt.
Lift Each Other
Nov 29, 2016 · 42 min
It's a family reunion when Dawson and Antonio's mother and father come to Chicago for their big anniversary party, but things quickly turn south. When a deep secret comes to the su
One Hundred
Dec 6, 2016 · 43 min
Lt. Casey and Dawson apply for permanent adoption of Louie, but quickly discover a hurdle. Firefighter-turned-medical student Jeff Clarke approaches Lt. Severide with an interestin
Some Make It, Some Don't (I)
Jan 3, 2017 · 43 min
Dawson and Casey deal with legal matters in hopes of remaining Louie's legal guardians. Severide continues in his efforts for a bone marrow procedure to help Anna, but when things
The People We Meet
Jan 17, 2017 · 43 min
Severide agrees to a bone marrow donation but a work accident throws everything into flux. Casey and Dawson try to find harmony at home. Meanwhile, Otis and Mouch decide to film a
Who Lives and Who Dies
Jan 24, 2017 · 42 min
Dawson finds it hard to keep her emotions in check during an ambo run involving a pregnant teen. Elsewhere, the firehouse is called to the site of a building fire and Casey is forc
An Agent of the Machine
Feb 7, 2017 · 42 min
The team is on high alert when a previous incident during a fire call leaves a dangerous man on the loose with a vendetta to target Lt. Casey and Firehouse 51, and prompts CPD to s
Trading in Scuttlebutt
Feb 14, 2017 · 42 min
When truck and squad are summoned to the scene of a dangerous accident, Chief Boden makes a split-second decision that overrides Chief Anderson, the incident commander whose house
Purgatory
Feb 21, 2017 · 42 min
After exercising his disdain and authority over Chief Boden, Chief Anderson reassigns members of 51 to various houses around town, citing the need for improvement. The ramificatio
Deathtrap (I)
Mar 1, 2017 · 43 min
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 unsuspe
Telling Her Goodbye
Mar 21, 2017 · 42 min
When a turf war escalates, members of truck and squad find themselves caught in the middle as unsuspecting hostages when a group of armed gang members take cover and assume control
Babies and Fools
Mar 28, 2017 · 42 min
When similar car accidents uncover the fact that someone may be targeting innocent people, a determined Dawson takes matters into her own hands to help push things along. Severide
Take a Knee
Apr 4, 2017 · 42 min
Casey discovers a new crack house on the block that is harboring a female junkie. Dawson and Brett get assigned a new trainee for the shift. Meanwhile, Severide gets an unexpected
Carry Their Legacy
Apr 25, 2017 · 43 min
When the squad's rig breaks down in the field, Casey reunites with his old friend and colleague Jason Kannell from Squad 6. Dawson and Brett serve their time in retraining. Severid
Carry Me
May 2, 2017 · 42 min
Casey goes to drastic measures to help his friend Kannell. Lt. Severide helps an old widow come to terms with letting go, but realizes he may be the one needing help. Otis and Cruz
Sixty Days
May 9, 2017 · 43 min
Cruz finds himself in a bad spot when an off-duty incident begins to unravel, prompting Mouch to step in and offer help in hopes of avoiding serious consequences from the CFD. Case
My Miracle
May 16, 2017 · 43 min
A dangerous warehouse fire puts truck and squad at risk. Tensions are high for Dawson and Casey when Dawson's father overstays his welcome at their home. Meanwhile, Casey continues