Chicago Fire (season 2)

Chicago Fire (season 2)
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Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	22
Release
Original network	NBC
Original release	September 24, 2013 – May 13, 2014

The second season of Chicago Fire, an American drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, and Matt Olmstead, premiered on September 24, 2013, but on a new timeslot on Tuesday at 10:00 PM from Wednesday at 10:00 PM, on NBC television network. The season concluded on May 13, 2014, and consisted of 22 episodes.

Overview

The show follows the lives of the firefighters and paramedics working at the Chicago Fire Department at the firehouse of Engine 51, Truck 81, Squad 3, Ambulance 61 and Battalion 25.

Main cast

• Jesse Spencer as Lieutenant Matthew Casey
• Taylor Kinney as Lieutenant Kelly Severide
• Monica Raymund as Paramedic in Charge Gabriela Dawson
• Lauren German as Paramedic Leslie Shay
• Charlie Barnett as Firefighter Candidate Peter Mills
• Eamonn Walker as Battalion Chief Wallace Boden
• David Eigenberg as Firefighter Christopher Hermann
• Yuri Sardarov as Firefighter Brian "Otis" Zvonecek
• Joe Minoso as Firefighter/Chauffeur Joe Cruz
• Christian Stolte as Firefighter Randy "Mouch" McHolland

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Prod. code	U.S. viewers (millions)
25	1	"A Problem House"	Joe Chappelle	Michael Brandt & Derek Haas	September 24, 2013	201	8.90[1]
While Severide finds himself being targeted by a dangerous arsonist, Firehouse 51 takes on new blood and new rules to avoid shuttering its doors due to budget cuts. Casey finds himself with new responsibilities.
26	2	"Prove It"	Tom DiCillo	Andrea Newman	October 1, 2013	202	8.74[2]
Casey struggles to manage Heather Darden's boys. Meanwhile, Severide goes in pursuit of the arsonist after another close call
27	3	"Defcon 1"	Joe Chappelle	Michael Gilvary	October 8, 2013	203	7.43[3]
As Molly's bar continues to struggle, Mouch gets a campaign assist from a friend of Dawson's. Severide tries to find proof that Kevin Hadley, one of his former men on Squad 3, was the arsonist. Dawson makes an unexpected move.
28	4	"A Nuisance Call"	Steve Shill	Matt Olmstead & Hilly Hicks, Jr.	October 15, 2013	204	8.08[4]
The fallout from a deadly routine call causes a rift between Shay and Dawson. The men of 51 are on alert for a mole in the firehouse. Meanwhile, Severide goes stealth in his pursuit of Hadley. Dawson gets some shocking news about one of Arthur's henchmen Jay.
29	5	"A Power Move"	Jann Turner	Andi Bushell	October 22, 2013	205	7.45[5]
Pressure is on Boden to resign from the firehouse. The mole is revealed and the men form a plan to run him out of the house. Arthur the thug continues to cause trouble at Molly's.
30	6	"Joyriding"	Steve Shill	Derek Haas & Tim Talbott	November 12, 2013	206	7.66[6]
Severide gets an unexpected visitor and news about his father. His day goes from bad to worse after his morning jog turns into a rescue when he sees a boy trapped in an excavator. Mouch and fellow union president candidate Greg Sullivan participate in a debate. Arthur comes to harass Dawson at Molly's again.
31	7	"No Regrets"	Michael Slovis	Michael Brandt & Ryan Rege Harris	November 19, 2013	207	7.49[7]
The men are called to a train which derailed into a factory. McLeod's budget cuts mean that they are stretched to their limits dealing with a flaming propane tank and multiple victims. Heather is released from prison and makes a life-changing decision.
32	8	"Rhymes With Shout"	Joe Chappelle	Andrea Newman	November 26, 2013	208	6.91[8]
Shay makes an unexpected move, Severide tries to befriend a new-found family member and Cruz takes his relationship with Zoya one step further. Otis and Severide get a shock of their lives when they return their apartment after their shift. Casey rethinks his feelings for Dawson.
33	9	"You Will Hurt Him"	Sanford Bookstaver	Michael Gilvary	December 3, 2013	209	8.22[9]
Dawson and Casey's romance escalates. A broken Shay contemplates suicide and Severide asks Dawson to help her. Joe's younger brother Leon helps Voight's Intelligence Unit imprison the new leader of his former gang for killing a young girl. Mills learns that he has a place at the Police Academy. Boden gets a visit from McLeod, who has found a way to close 51.
34	10	"Not Like This"	Alex Chapple	Michael Brandt & Derek Haas	December 10, 2013	210	9.32[10]
With 51 on the verge of closing, the community rallies in protest; Casey, Mouch and Severide each do their part in a last ditch attempt to stop the closure while Boden gets some help from an unlikely person. Dawson gets some career-changing news. The men of 51 come together when they nearly lose one of their own at a massive apartment fire and Clarke becomes a suspect in a murder investigation.
35	11	"Shoved In My Face"	Jean de Segonzac	Hilly Hicks, Jr.	January 7, 2014	211	6.87[11]
Casey returns to the firehouse after his accident that almost killed him. Shay meets her new partner, while Dawson starts her training at the Fire Academy. Severide starts his temporary teaching job at the Academy and has misgivings about a Candidate.
36	12	"Out With a Bang"	Alik Sakharov	Andrea Newman	January 14, 2014	212	6.76[12]
Casey tries to convince everyone, and himself, at the firehouse that he is alright. Meanwhile Shay is being targeted by lawyers asking about witnessing a suicide at a rescue. Boden helps out a citizen with a neglectful landlord. Dawson must overcome her claustrophobia. Mills makes the squad but quickly finds himself in hot water with a reporter.
37	13	"Tonight's the Night"	Jann Turner	Derek Haas & Tim Talbott	January 21, 2014	213	7.13[13]
During a frigid, cold night in Chicago, Firehouse 51 responds to a car accident when a blackout occurs and leaves an entire district without electricity or power. The men are swamped when locals flock to firehouse seeking a warm place during the blackout. Clarke gets caught up in a looting and held at gunpoint while getting supplies at a store and Boden has to deal with unwelcome guests at the firehouse. Casey struggles with memory loss and headaches. Severide's sister Katie goes missing. Herrmann, Dawson and Otis continue to debate on future plans for Molly's.
38	14	"Virgin Skin"	Karen Gaviola	Michael Brandt & Ryan Rege Harris	February 25, 2014	214	7.06[14]
Severide continues his search for Katie and turns to Chicago Police for help. Casey begins bleeding in his ear and the doctor's diagnosis could potentially end his career. Firehouse 51 gets a call about a person crushing his hand in a conveyor belt. Severide takes matters into his own hands to find his sister Katie. Rafferty is sued by a victim. The men find a way to repay a young victim who had supported them when 51 was nearly closed down.
39	15	"Keep Your Mouth Shut"	Holly Dale	Michael Gilvary	March 4, 2014	215	7.07[15]
Firehouse 51 gets a call of a person stuck in a donation bin. Dawson returns to Ambulance 61. Casey and his crew are frustrated with their new Candidate. Severide gets some unwelcome news about the man who orchestrated Katie's kidnapping. Chief Boden hits a rut in his relationship with Donna.
40	16	"A Rocket Blasting Off"	Sanford Bookstaver	Matt Olmstead & Hilly Hicks, Jr.	March 11, 2014	216	7.21[16]
Severide is questioned about his sister's kidnappers' disappearance and is considered a possible suspect. Dawson is considering reapplying to the academy. Meanwhile, Hermann wants to get a vasectomy as an anniversary gift for his wife, much to his colleagues' horror, and Casey and Chief Boden are ordered by Candidate Jones' father, the Deputy District Chief, to force her to transfer to a desk job.
41	17	"When Things Got Rough"	Jann Turner	Andrea Newman	March 18, 2014	217	6.96[17]
Firehouse 51 get a call to a house engulfed in flames. Casey discovers that the father had thrown himself over his children to shield them from the fire and the team mourn his heroic sacrifice. Unfortunately, the crew are sued by the deceased man's wife for failing to save him. Mouch gets dumped by his girlfriend. Dawson is being stalked by a dispatcher. Meanwhile, Severide saves a man whose arm got stuck in a wheel well and also finds out that he's a former firefighter.
42	18	"Until Your Feet Leave the Ground"	Michael Slovis	Matt Olmstead & Mick Betancourt	April 8, 2014	218	6.96[18]
Firehouse 51 attend a call to a man wedged between two buildings. Severide attempts to get the former firefighter he previously rescued to go to rehab to help with alcohol and pain killer addictions after he is arrested for DUI. Dawson and Casey run into relationship issues. Meanwhile, Dawson and Shay have a girls only weekend retreat together and Mouch is gearing up for his first date since his breakup with help from his colleagues. The team help a man who wants to commit suicide by jumping off a high ledge. Casey tries to help Jones with her situation.
43	19	"A Heavy Weight"	Reza Tabrizi	Michael Gilvary	April 15, 2014	219	6.90[19]
After Jones' suicide, everybody at Firehouse 51 is affected by it and tension is high within the ranks of the firehouse. Dawson receives Jones' suicide note but will not say what it says. Meanwhile, Casey is looking for rings to propose to Dawson. During a call at a gas station fire, one of the bystanders tries to help a victim, almost with disastrous results.
44	20	"A Dark Day"	Joe Chappelle	Story by: Dick Wolf & Matt Olmstead Teleplay by: Michael Brandt & Derek Haas	April 29, 2014	220	7.06[20]
A major explosion occurs at the start line of a CFD & CPD 10k charity run outside a Chicago Medical Center which Dawson and Casey are taking part in. It sends the people of Chicago into chaos with both local and federal law enforcement agencies rushing to find the perpetrators. Dawson is trapped under the rubble and Casey and Severide race against time to find her while their colleagues continue to assist victims above ground. This episode is part one of two-part crossover between Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.. Part 2 is continued in the episode "8.30 PM" of Chicago P.D..
45	21	"One More Shot"	Jean de Segonzac	Andrea Newman	May 6, 2014	221	6.92[21]
Firehouse 51 receive a call of a man stuck in a wood chipper. Dawson prepares to retake the firefighters exam and Squad 3 gets a new firefighter. Meanwhile, Casey asks Antonio for Dawson's hand in marriage, for which Antonio gives his blessing. Elsewhere, Shay deals with the fallout with the reappearance of Devin, her runaway ex who had stolen from her, Severide and Otis. Boden makes a bold move with his relationship with Donna.
46	22	"Real Never Waits"	Michael Brandt	Michael Brandt & Derek Haas	May 13, 2014	222	7.12[22]
A victim found at a boarding school fire has Severide questioning if he could have done more. Dawson retakes her fireman's exam, in which she succeeds, and is scheduled to transfer to a different firehouse with Casey's full support. Meanwhile, Mills still questions his father's mysterious death. Elsewhere, Severide throws out Shay's ex-girlfriend, and Boden has a surprise marriage at the firehouse. Casey proposes marriage to Dawson, but before she can say anything they get another call of a mysterious building fire. The building where the fire is taking place suddenly explodes while everyone is inside, leaving the lives of everyone inside of the building hanging in the balance and Boden in a frantic as he watches from his command post.

Production

On April 26, 2013, NBC renewed Chicago Fire for a second season^[23] and moved its time slot to Tuesdays at 10:00 pm. EST. The season debuted on September 24, 2013.^[24]

Crossovers

A crossover between the two Chicago shows aired on April 29 and 30, 2014, depicting an explosion that brings the fire and police departments together.^[25]

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25. 7 Things to Expect From Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.’s Explosive Crossover Event

External links

• Official website
• List of Chicago Fire episodes at the Internet Movie Database