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Firehouse 51 is a dedicated team of firefighters and paramedics facing dangerous rescues and personal challenges. Key members include Lieutenant Kelly Severide, a skilled arson investigator driven to solve cases, and Captain Matt Casey, a respected leader who prioritizes the well-being of his team and community. Chief Wallace Boden, their steadfast leader, oversees the station's operations.
The season's central conflict revolves around significant changes and threats. Captain Casey makes the life-altering decision to move to Oregon to care for his late friend's sons, leaving a void at Firehouse 51. Meanwhile, a dangerous arsonist targets churches, leading to a priest's death and the arsonist's own demise in a shocking car bomb explosion. Lieutenant Pelham joins the team temporarily, facing friction and allegations that are eventually cleared, allowing him to be reinstated. The season culminates with the highly anticipated wedding of Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd, a joyous occasion that is tragically interrupted by an intruder on their honeymoon.
Season 10 of Chicago Fire covers episodes 1-22. Here's everything that happened:
Season 10, Episode 1: Mayday - Firehouse 51 deals with the aftermath of the capsized boat rescue, where Cruz nearly drowns but is saved by Severide and Casey. Boden gets promoted to Deputy District Chief, meaning he'll be leaving Firehouse 51. Gallo, Ritter, and Violet discuss plans for a side gig. The episode concludes with a structure fire where Gallo and Kidd fall through the roof, leading to Casey's heroic rescue of a child.
Season 10, Episode 2: Head Count - Casey's viral video leads to Griffin Darden seeking his help. Herrmann breaks protocol to save a child, facing repercussions. Mouch's library burns down, and Cruz struggles with a past trauma. The episode concludes with Casey meeting Griffin, setting up a future storyline and leaving the audience in suspense.
Season 10, Episode 3: Counting Your Breaths - Griffin Darden learns the truth about his father's death from Casey. Cruz struggles with PTSD after a rescue, leading to Severide benching him. Gallo, Ritter, and Violet pursue expanding their microbrewery business. Casey promises Griffin he'll visit him and his brother.
Season 10, Episode 4: The Right Thing - Casey visits the Darden boys in Oregon and considers a major life change after seeing their living situation. Brett's paramedic program gets approved by Chief Hawkins. Ritter's date turns into an emergency, and he and Eric break up. Casey tells Herrmann he feels he has to move to Oregon.
Season 10, Episode 5: Two Hundred - In the show's 200th episode, Casey makes a life-altering decision to move to Oregon to care for Ben and Griffin. Brett and Mouch launch their paramedicine program. Gallo, Ritter, and Violet participate in a photoshoot. Cruz and Chloe welcome their son, named Brian, a tribute to Otis. Casey says goodbye to Firehouse 51, leaving Brett with a difficult decision about their future.
Season 10, Episode 6: Dead Zone - A city-wide cyber attack disables the 911 system, forcing Firehouse 51 to handle dispatch manually. Severide investigates an arson case, and the arsonist sets Father Anthony on fire. Brett receives a voicemail from Casey. The arsonist remains at large.
Season 10, Episode 7: Whom Shall I Fear? - Gallo clashes with the new Lieutenant Pelham, who is temporarily filling in for Casey. Severide investigates a dangerous arsonist targeting progressive churches; the priest dies from his injuries. The arsonist, a groundskeeper, is identified and stopped, but dies in a car bomb explosion. Herrmann and Mouch become suspicious of Pelham.
Season 10, Episode 8: What Happened at Whiskey Point? - Boden investigates Pelham's past, learning about a suspension for punching his superior. Gallo and Pelham clash, fueled by Gallo's resentment. Mouch discovers the reason for the suspension: Pelham defended someone from theft. The episode concludes with Pelham's future at 51 uncertain and Severide revealing that Stella's return is indefinite.
Season 10, Episode 9: Winterfest - Gallo, Violet, and Ritter debut their microbrewery at Winterfest. Brett prepares to present her paramedicine program. Firehouse 51 responds to a call where a Christmas tree falls on several people. Severide is conflicted about Stella's absence, but at the end of the episode Stella returns.
Season 10, Episode 10: Back With a Bang - Stella Kidd returns to Firehouse 51 and explains her absence to Severide. The team battles a dangerous potassium fire in a tunnel. Ritter aids a young cop traumatized by a fiery death. Severide questions Stella about their future, leaving her silent. The episode concludes with lingering uncertainty about their relationship and Chief Boden facing political friction.
Season 10, Episode 11: Fog of War - A call with Station 37 results in a firefighter getting struck by a power line, leading her to lash out and blame Pelham for the incident. Brett is visited by her sister and Scott. Violet receives a surprise envelope. The rest of 51 enters a radio contest. The episode concludes with Boden seeking statements to uncover the truth about the incident.
Season 10, Episode 12: Show of Force - Boden, Kidd, and Severide unite to defend Pelham against allegations orchestrated by Kilbourne. Kidd confronts McBride, leading to the retraction of the complaint against Pelham. At the CFD Gala, Hill informs Kilbourne he is in trouble, and Severide gives Stella an engagement ring. Ultimately, Pelham is reinstated.
Season 10, Episode 13: Fire Cop - Gallo faces a near-death experience, mistaking a smart speaker for a victim. Severide and Seager investigate a fire, ultimately determining it was an accident caused by a chemical reaction. Stella helps Kylie with Girls on Fire and Pelham deals with a "cursed office". Violet and Hawkins' romance heats up. The episode concludes with Severide proving Julia's innocence.
Season 10, Episode 14: An Officer with Grit - Chief Hawkins assists Brett and Violet with a problem. Kidd pursues a lieutenant position at another house. Mouch and Herrmann are asked a favor by someone from their past. Pelham ultimately takes a job at another firehouse, allowing Stella to take the open spot at 51.
Season 10, Episode 15: The Missing Piece - Severide and Seager investigate an arson case after an arson investigator is injured. Kidd searches for the right candidate for Truck 81 and ultimately hires Mason Locke. Brett decides to take time off to reconnect with Casey in Portland. The episode concludes with Kidd solidifying her leadership role at Firehouse 51.
Season 10, Episode 16: Hot and Fast - Cruz bonds with Javi, a young immigrant boy, after saving him from an apartment fire. Violet and Hawkins struggle to conceal their relationship, but they are seen kissing. Cruz and his wife, Chloe, decide to take Javi into their home. The episode concludes with someone reporting Violet and Hawkins's secret romance to the deputy chief.
Season 10, Episode 17: Keep You Safe - Severide and Kidd investigate a suspicious car wreck, discovering a woman hiding abuse. Cruz and Chloe adjust to caring for Javi, hoping to make him a permanent part of their family. Hawkins avoids being fired, while his relationship with Violet is in jeopardy. The episode concludes with Kidd and Severide cuddling, finding solace in each other.
Season 10, Episode 18: What's Inside You - While stopping at a grocery store, Boden is taken hostage by an escaped prisoner named Will. Boden uses his experience to help the injured and negotiate with Will. A hostage dies from friendly fire, leading Will to consider suicide by cop. Boden convinces Will to surrender, promising to testify on his behalf.
Season 10, Episode 19: Finish What You Started - Firehouse 51 responds to a fire at a school caused by a downed jet engine. Severide is accused of stealing evidence from the scene, leading him to investigate and clear his name. Violet suspects that Emma is after her job at 51. The episode concludes with Severide solving the case and Hawkins and Violet exchanging "I love you's". Kylie's interest in a new recruit is met with disapproval from Kidd and Boden. Mason's risky plan to cut the building to control the engine's fall succeeds in saving lives.
Season 10, Episode 20: Halfway to the Moon - Herrmann advises a family friend on opening a bar. Tensions escalate between Emma and Violet as Emma schemes to take Violet's job. Kidd struggles to manage her team, especially concerning Gallo's potential transfer to Squad. Ultimately, Emma blackmails Chief Hawkins to get Violet's position. Gallo decides to stay on Truck 81.
Season 10, Episode 21: Last Chance - Mouch and Ritter investigate a broken couch, leading to a murder mystery. Severide and Cruz respond to a food truck fire that reveals a drug operation, resulting in Severide getting beaten up. Gallo investigates Emma's past to help Violet, who saves Emma's life at a call. The episode concludes with Emma giving Hawkins an ultimatum.
Season 10, Episode 22: The Magnificent City of Chicago - The episode centers around Severide and Kidd's wedding, with Casey returning for the occasion. Severide kills a man in self-defense after being attacked. Emma's scheme to replace Violet fails when she abandons Violet and a pregnant woman during a fire, leading to her being fired. The episode concludes with Severide and Kidd on their honeymoon, interrupted by an intruder.
