Chicago Fire | |
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Season 12 | |
Showrunner | Andrea Newman |
Starring | |
No. of episodes | 9 |
Release | |
Original network | NBC |
Original release | January 17, 2024 present | –
Season chronology | |
The twelfth season of Chicago Fire, an American drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Derek Haas and Matt Olmstead, was ordered on April 10, 2023, by NBC. [1] The season premiered on January 17, 2024. [2] The season is scheduled to conclude on May 22, 2024 and to contain 13 episodes. [3]
No. overall |
No. in season | Title [3] [5] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [3] [5] |
Prod. code [3] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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240 | 1 | "Barely Gone" | Reza Tabrizi | Andrea Newman | January 17, 2024 | 1201 | 7.00 [6] |
Severide gets an icy reception upon returning to Firehouse 51. Kidd and Hermann fight about Ritter. Firehouse 51 says goodbye to one of its own. Firehouse 17 temporarily shares quarters with 51. Both teams work together to investigate a series of explosions and Severide and the others band together after Hermann gets hit by one of the explosions. | |||||||
241 | 2 | "Call Me McHolland" | Lisa Demaine | Matt Whitney | January 24, 2024 | 1202 | 6.58 [7] |
Looking to change his image, Mouch looks into change his nickname to leave a better legacy. Cruz looks into take the Lieutenants test and leave 51 without Severide's knowledge. Meanwhile, Ritter urges Herrmann to go to the doctor out of fear of losing his hearing following the explosion. Also, Brett turns to Tony to help her look for a wedding venue. | |||||||
242 | 3 | "Trapped" | Reza Tabrizi | Michael Gilvary | January 31, 2024 | 1203 | 6.73 [8] |
Brett and Violet deal with a possible domestic disturbance situation when a young woman asks for help. Meanwhile, 51 welcomes the newest member to the Truck Co. Kidd begins to have doubts when Severide starts yet another arson case that might take him out of Chicago again. Also, Herrmann learns the news of his test results about his hearing loss. | |||||||
243 | 4 | "The Little Things" | Lisa Robinson | Victor Teran | February 7, 2024 | 1204 | 6.30 [9] |
Kidd grows concerned about a situation about a little girl possibly starting fires on purpose, Meanwhile, Boden's former stepson reaches out to him asking for his help to get his mother out of jail. Also, Brett is forced to bring her daughter to the firehouse after her babysitter canceled and Cruz begins to feel offended when he still hasn't received an invitation to Brett and Casey's wedding. | |||||||
244 | 5 | "On the Hook" | Matt Earl Beesley | Matt Demblowski | February 21, 2024 | 1205 | 6.40 [10] |
Brett and Violet look into what could've caused their defibrillator to malfunction while at a call and deal with the fallout. Meanwhile, Carver digs deeper into Gibson's life before he joined the CFD. Also, Herrmann looks for a home for his new recliner that he found while at a call. | |||||||
245 | 6 | "Port in the Storm" | Reza Tabrizi | Andrea Newman | February 28, 2024 | 1206 | 6.58 [11] |
Firehouse 51 welcomes back some familiar faces as they prepare to say goodbye to Brett and celebrate her and Casey's wedding. Violet scambles to decorate Brett's wedding venue and receives a promotion to paramedic in charge. A call at the expo center takes a shocking turn when the call turns into a hostage situation for Brett. Also, Stella grows concerned that she hasn't heard from Severide as he's supposed to return to Chicago. | |||||||
246 | 7 | "Red Flag" | William Eichler | Matt Whitney | March 20, 2024 | 1207 | 6.33 [12] |
After discovering money hidden in the floorboards of burning house during a call, Severide looks into protecting a girl who is in trouble with a local gang. Meanwhile, Violet clashes with her new partner after undermining her at their first call together. Ritter contemplates a new relationship. Also, Mouch goes out of his way to dismiss a parking citation. | |||||||
247 | 8 | "All the Dark" | Paul McCrane | Natalie Wood | March 27, 2024 | 1208 | 6.26 [13] |
Chief Boden looks into Paramedic Chief Robinson after Severide and Violet both receive complaints from the new paramedic. Meanwhile, after a call over a hazmat situation at a dialysis clinic, Stella discovers her academy trainer is a patient and later learns he might be a victim of medical malpractice. Carver grows more concerned about Gibson's recent erratic behavior. Also, Herrmann and Mouch pull pranks against each other. | |||||||
248 | 9 | "Something About Her" | Heather Cappiello | Victor Teran | April 3, 2024 | 1209 | 6.07 [14] |
Severide and OFI investigator Van Meter look into a case following a call of a music studio building on fire with burn patterns seemingly suspicious. Meanwhile, Violet meets her new partner on Ambulance 61, Kylie works a floater shift on 81 and helps Boden’s step son James with his new desk job. Also, Mouch deals with boundary issues with one of his paramedicine clients. | |||||||
249 | 10 | "The Wrong Guy" | TBA | TBA | May 1, 2024 | 1210 | TBD |
250 | 11 | "Inside Man" | TBA | TBA | May 8, 2024 | 1211 | TBD |
251 | 12 | "Under Pressure" | TBA | TBA | May 15, 2024 | 1212 | TBD |
On October 31, 2023, NBC announced that Taylor Kinney would return to the series following his leave of absence. [15] On December 13, 2023, NBC announced that Rome Flynn would join the series in a recurring role as 51's latest recruit with a dark past. [16] On March 29, 2024, NBC announced that Jocelyn Hudon would join the series as the newest paramedic replacing Kara Killmer in a recurring role with the potential to be upgraded to a series regular. [17] On April 3, 2024, it was announced that newcomer Michael Bradway would replace Rome Flynn, who exited the series after six episodes as 51’s newest firefighter Jack Damon. His role also has the potential to be a series regular in the upcoming thirteenth season. His first appearance will be on the tenth episode of the season. [4]
On November 16, 2023, it was announced that longtime cast member Kara Killmer who portrays Paramedic in charge, Sylvie Brett, would exit midway through the twelfth season. Her final episode aired on February 28, 2024. [18] On November 30, 2023, it was also announced that Alberto Rosende who has portrayed Firefighter Blake Gallo since the eighth season was also set the exit the series as well. His final appearance was on the season premiere. It has been reported that both exits were creative decisions. [19]
No. | Title | Air date |
Rating (18–49) |
Viewers (millions) |
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1 | " Barely Gone" | January 17, 2024 | 0.6 | 7.00 [6] |
2 | " Call Me McHolland" | January 24, 2024 | 0.6 | 6.58 [7] |
3 | " Trapped" | January 31, 2024 | 0.5 | 6.73 [8] |
4 | " The Little Things" | February 7, 2024 | 0.5 | 6.30 [9] |
5 | " On the Hook" | February 21, 2024 | 0.5 | 6.40 [10] |
6 | " Port in the Storm" | February 28, 2024 | 0.6 | 6.58 [11] |
7 | " Red Flag" | March 20, 2024 | 0.5 | 6.33 [12] |
8 | " All the Dark" | March 27, 2024 | 0.5 | 6.26 [13] |
9 | " Something About Her" | April 3, 2024 | 0.4 | 6.07 [14] |