After an emotional Season 13 filled with heartbreak, reunions, and one major pregnancy reveal, Chicago Fire is getting ready to return to NBC this fall 2025 with Season 14âand it promises to bring even more intensity, shake-ups, and emotional depth.
đŹ Quick Recap: What Happened in Season 13?
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Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide finally got some unexpected good news: Stella is pregnant, following a long personal journey of emotional conflict and self-discovery.
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Christopher Herrmann stepped down from his leadership role and gave Mouch the chance to become lieutenant of Engine 51.
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Sam Carver decided to transfer to Denver to focus on his sobriety, breaking Violetâs heart in the process.
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Chief Dom Pascal (played by Dermot Mulroney) was officially confirmed as Firehouse 51âs new leader.
đš Whatâs Coming in Season 14?
1. A New Member Joins Firehouse 51
Actor Brandon Larracuente (known for The Good Doctor, 13 Reasons Why) joins the main cast, stepping in as two long-time characters exit: Daniel Kyri (Ritter) and Jake Lockett (Carver).
2. Parenthood at the Center of the Storyline
Showrunner Andrea Newman revealed that the new season will explore Stella and Severideâs journey into parenthood â and the life-altering stakes it brings.
âWhat if theyâre both trapped in a fire and realize they might leave their child orphaned? Thatâs the kind of fear Stella grew up with â and now sheâs facing it as a parent herself.â
3. Internal Shakeups at CFD
A full-scale audit of the Chicago Fire Department is coming, and no one is safe.
âSeason 14 will be about how our team holds together while the system around them starts to unravel,â Newman shared.
đ When Will Season 14 Premiere?
NBC has confirmed:
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Chicago Fire Season 14 will premiere in late September or early October 2025.
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The show will continue to air on Wednesdays at 9/8c, sandwiched between Chicago Med and Chicago P.D.
𧯠What Fans Are Looking Forward To
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Will Violet open her heart to someone new after Carverâs departure?
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How will the dynamic shift between Herrmann and Mouch now that Mouch is in command?
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Can Stella handle the challenges of pregnancy while still working on the front lines?
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Who else might be affected by the CFDâs internal investigations?
đ§ Bonus: The Official One Chicago Podcast Is Coming!
This fall, fans can dive deeper into the One Chicago universe with a brand-new official podcast featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, interviews with cast and crew, and more â airing every Thursday.
Final Thoughts
Season 14 of Chicago Fire may be one of its most gripping yet. With cast changes, a pregnancy storyline, and systemic pressure on Firehouse 51, the series is ready to test its characters like never before.
đ„ Are you ready to return to Firehouse 51?
