Is Chicago Fire New Tonight?
Firehouse 51 Returns With a Blaze of Drama
Good news for Chicago Fire fans — yes, a brand-new episode airs tonight, October 8, on NBC. Season 14 of the long-running hit is already heating up with fresh faces, fierce rescues, and plenty of emotional turmoil for Firehouse 51’s heroes.
After last week’s adrenaline-filled premiere, tonight’s episode, Season 14, Episode 2 (“Primary Search”), picks up the pace with several storylines set to test loyalty, teamwork, and courage under pressure.
What to Expect in Tonight’s Episode
The official logline for “Primary Search” teases:
“Vasquez strives to prove his worth at 51, while Violet and Novak investigate a disturbing case. Meanwhile, Herrmann works to maintain Molly’s success.”
New firefighter Sal Vasquez (Brandon Larracuente) continues to make waves as he tries to earn his place among the Firehouse 51 crew. Meanwhile, Violet (Hanako Greensmith) faces an emotional challenge when a call hits close to home, and Herrmann (David Eigenberg) tries to keep the beloved bar Molly’s running smoothly amid the chaos.
Expect appearances from fan favorites Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) and Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) as leadership tensions and dangerous rescues collide in classic Chicago Fire fashion.
When and Where to Watch
New episodes of Chicago Fire Season 14 air Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC, following Chicago Med and leading into Chicago P.D. for a full One Chicago lineup.
If you miss the live broadcast, episodes stream the next day on Peacock, NBC’s official streaming platform — perfect for catching up on every smoky rescue and emotional twist.
Sneak Peek at Next Week’s Episode
Next week’s episode, Season 14, Episode 3 (“In the Blood”), promises even more tension:
“When city budget cuts stretch crews thin, Pascal takes matters into his own hands; Vasquez looks to an old friend for help; and an incident in the field hits close to home for Violet.”
With Chicago Fire Department politics shaking things up and leadership under scrutiny, no one at 51 is safe from the fallout.
Season 14: A Year of Upheaval
Showrunner Andrea Newman teased that this season mirrors real-world firefighting challenges — accountability, restructuring, and emotional endurance.
“CFD is cleaning house, and things are going to get shaken up,” Newman told TV Insider. “There’s nobody safe in this shake-up. Season 14 will show how our family at 51 holds together while everything around them changes.”