The Flames Rise Again on One Chicago Wednesday
Chicago Fire is heating up once more, and fans won’t have to wait long for the next dramatic installment. Season 14, Episode 4, titled “Mercy,” is set to air on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, on NBC at 9 p.m. ET — followed by next-day streaming on Peacock.
The series continues its tradition of emotional storytelling and high-stakes action, with Firehouse 51 facing one of its most personal emergencies yet.
Episode 4 Release and Streaming Schedule
Title: Mercy
Release Date: October 22, 2025
Network: NBC
Streaming Platform: Peacock (available October 23, 2025)
International Air Times:
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Central Time: 8:00 PM CT (Oct 22)
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British Summer Time: 2:00 AM BST (Oct 23)
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India Standard Time: 6:30 AM IST (Oct 23)
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Australian Eastern Standard Time: 11:00 AM AEST (Oct 23)
For those without cable, Chicago Fire can be streamed on Peacock, which also features Chicago P.D., Chicago Med, The Paper, and Poker Face.
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Peacock Premium (with ads): $10.99/month or $109.99/year
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Peacock Premium Plus (ad-free): $16.99/month or $169.99/year
What to Expect in “Mercy”
According to NBC’s official synopsis:
“Firehouse 51 must band together after a devastating fire catches them off guard; Vasquez continues his quest for answers; Violet and Novak face an unexpected roadblock in the new training protocol.”
The episode centers on a heart-stopping blaze at Hermann’s house, forcing the beloved firefighter to confront his worst nightmare — fighting to save his daughter, Annabelle. With the team’s emotions running high, it’s all hands on deck as they work against time.
Elsewhere, Vasquez continues investigating his imprisoned father’s mysterious past, while Violet and Novak hit a bureaucratic snag that threatens their paramedic training reform.
The Stakes Keep Climbing
Episode 3 left fans shaken after Firehouse 51 faced budget cuts and layoffs that endangered the crew’s stability. Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) clashed with City Hall after learning that several battalion chiefs were being forced out — a storyline that continues to unfold amid growing political tension.
Meanwhile, Violet faced tragedy after a fellow paramedic fell asleep behind the wheel due to overwork, pushing her to campaign for new staffing strategies. These ongoing challenges highlight how stretched the CFD has become — and how even the bravest firefighters aren’t safe from bureaucracy.
The Cast Returns Strong
Season 14 features the full ensemble cast, including:
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Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide
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David Eigenberg as Christopher Hermann
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Christian Stolte as Mouch
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Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd
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Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami
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Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzie Novak
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Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal
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Brandon Larracuente as Vasquez
A Season Fueled by Emotion and Loss
With Hermann’s family in danger, Pascal grappling with grief, and Vasquez digging deeper into his father’s case, Chicago Fire Season 14 continues to blend emotional storytelling with adrenaline-pumping action.
Mercy looks set to deliver one of the season’s most emotional hours — proving once again that at Firehouse 51, every blaze leaves scars far beyond the flames.
