Chicago Fire (season 5)

Chicago Fire (season 5)

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Country of origin United States
Release
Original network NBC
Original release October 11, 2016 (2016-10-11) – present

The fifth season of Chicago Fire, an American drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, and Matt Olmstead, was ordered on November 9, 2015, by NBC.[1] The season premiered on October 11, 2016.[2]

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.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring

Crossover

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
931"The Hose or the Animal"Joe ChappelleMichael Brandt & Derek HaasOctober 11, 2016 (2016-10-11)5017.52[3]
Dawson and Casey are back together after she has Louie. After spending the night with Severide, Stella finds out that her unstable ex-boyfriend Grant has escaped from psychiatric hold and is after her and Severide. Meanwhile, things take a dramatic turn when Borelli files a grievance against Boden questioning his leadership following his brother's death. Thinking of her future now that she has Louie, Dawson returns to Ambulance 61 following Borelli's suspension. Also, Brett discovers Mouch is writing erotic fiction and agrees to help him out. She also receives some unexpected attention from Antonio Dawson (Jon Seda) following a call.
942"A Real Wake-Up Call"Reza TabriziAndrea Newman & Michael GilvaryOctober 18, 2016 (2016-10-18)5027.40[4]
Following Grant's attack on Stella and Severide, he is charged with attempted murder and placed back in psychiatric hold leading Stella to not press charges which infuriates Severide. Later on, Stella makes a most difficult decision. Meanwhile, tensions grow worse with Jimmy when everyone on Truck refusing to work with him because his grief was affecting his attitude and they felt he was not mentally ready. Mouch and Brett continue to pursue writing an erotic book. Also, Casey finds himself in a tough spot after an alderman who had discovered the favor that lead to Dawson fostering Louie and uses it as leverage.
953"Scorched Earth"Joe ChappelleSarah Kucserka & Veronica WestOctober 25, 2016 (2016-10-25)5036.93[5]

Casey continues to pursue information into who tipped off the aldermen about Louie, after he learns that DCFS wants to put Louie in another foster home. He seeks help from his consultant Susan Weller, but later finds out she was the one who told the alderman. Meanwhile, Stella helps out a kid with Hepatitis C who stole medication following a call. Severide continues to hang out with local celebrity Travis Brenner (guest star Scott Elrod). Also, Brett continues to pursue Antonio Dawson.

964"Nobody Else is Dying Today"Sanford BookstaverJill WeinbergerNovember 1, 2016 (2016-11-01)5046.65[6]
While acting as alderman, Casey investigates a warehouse, which takes a dramatic turn when an acid spill occurs and he does everything in his power to prevent a major disaster. Meanwhile, Dawson and Brett tend to an elderly woman who had a seizure and they deal with a demanding advocate in which hospital to bring her to. Brett and Mouch run into trouble when publishing their erotic novel. Also, Otis and Cruz pull pranks on each other.
975"I Held Her Hand"Reza TabriziRoger GrantNovember 15, 2016 (2016-11-15)5056.99[7]
Tensions rise when Severide and Casey disagree on a call when it's thought to be accidental or arson murder. Meanwhile, Mouch and Brett get their novel published but it is later shot down when the Chief department finds out and are forced to choose their novel or their job. Herrmann investigates into who is vandalizing 51 with graffiti. Also, Dawson and Brett respond to a call when a kid fell out of a tree to propose homecoming to his girlfriends.
986"That Day"Dan LernerMichael A. O'SheaNovember 22, 2016 (2016-11-22)5066.48[8]
While on the way to a call, Dawson accidentally hits a pedestrian with the ambulance which leads to the victim's son suing CFD and Dawson. Meanwhile, Casey and Severide continue to investigate the Fire from the last call and it is revealed that it was arson. Herrmann considers a promotion to lieutenant and Casey shadows him. Boden considers taking a trip to New York while his stepson is in town. Also, Brett takes her relationship with Antonio to the next level.
997"Lift Each Other"Alex ChappleLiz Alper & Ally SeibertNovember 29, 2016 (2016-11-29)5077.94[9]
Casey begins to get down on himself following a last call giving CPR to a child, surviving then dying days later. Cruz comes to Severide about Boden's stepson James and suspects abuse. Meanwhile, Dawson and Antonio's parents celebrate their wedding anniversary but later announce that they are divorcing. Also, Herrmann recruits Stella and Otis into sponsoring a tough muddling competition to help promote Molly's
1008"One Hundred"[10]TBAMichael Brandt & Derek Haas[11]December 6, 2016 (2016-12-06)508TBD
1019"Some Make It, Some Don't"[12]TBATBAJanuary 3, 2017 (2017-01-03)509TBD
10210"The People We Meet"[12]TBATBAJanuary 10, 2017 (2017-01-10)510TBD
10311"Who Lives and Who Dies"[12]TBATBAJanuary 17, 2017 (2017-01-17)511TBD

Ratings

No. in
series
Ep. No. Episode Air date Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
93 1 "The Hose or the Animal" October 11, 2016 1.8/7 7.52[3] 1.1 3.89 2.9 11.41[13]
94 2 "A Real Wake-Up Call" October 18, 2016 1.6/6 7.40[4] 1.2 3.89 2.8 11.29[14]
95 3 "Scorched Earth" October 25, 2016 1.6/6 6.93[5] 0.9 3.58 2.5 10.51[15]
96 4 "Nobody Else is Dying Today" November 1, 2016 1.5/5 6.65[6] 0.9 3.43 2.4 10.08[16]
97 5 "I Held Her Hand" November 15, 2016 1.5/6 6.99[7] 1.0 3.68 2.5 10.68[17]
98 6 "That Day" November 22, 2016 1.5/5 6.48[8] TBA TBA TBA TBA
99 7 "Lift Each Other" November 29, 2016 1.7/7 7.94[9] TBA TBA TBA TBA
100 8 "One Hundred" December 6, 2016 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
101 9 "Some Make It, Some Don't" January 3, 2017 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
102 10 "The People We Meet" January 10, 2017 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
103 11 "Who Lives and Who Dies" January 17, 2017 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

References

  1. Porter, Rick (November 9, 2015). "'Chicago Fire' & 'Chicago P.D.' Renewed For 2016–17 at NBC". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  2. Prudom, Lauren (June 15, 2016). "NBC Sets Fall Premiere Dates for 2016–17 Season". Variety. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Porter, Rick (October 12, 2016). "'The Voice,' 'NCIS,' 'Flash' and ABC comedies adjust up, 'No Tomorrow' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Porter, Rick (October 19, 2016). "'American Housewife' and 'The Voice' adjust up, 'Chicago Fire,' 'SHIELD' and 'Real O'Neals' down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Porter, Rick (October 26, 2016). "'American Housewife' adjusts up, final World Series numbers: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Porter, Rick (November 2, 2016). "'The Flash,' 'Chicago Fire,' 'The Voice,' 'Fresh Off the Boat' adjust up: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Porter, Rick (November 16, 2016). "'New Girl' adjusts up, all others hold: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
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  9. 1 2 Porter, Rick (December 1, 2016). "'Fresh Off the Boat' & 'American Housewife' adjust up, 'No Tomorrow' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  10. ""One Hundred"". The Futon Critic. November 14, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  11. Haas, Derek (October 11, 2016). "Brandt and I wrote 508, the winter finale and 100th episode. After that we'll write 514, which is gonna be nutso. #AskHaas". Twitter. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  12. 1 2 3 "'Chicago Fire' Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  13. Porter, Rick (October 27, 2016). "'This Is Us,' 'Big Bang,' 'Designated Survivor' lead broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 10-16". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  14. Porter, Rick (November 4, 2016). "'This Is Us' and 'Agents of SHIELD' score in broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 17-23". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  15. Porter, Rick (November 10, 2016). "'This Is Us,' 'Designated Survivor' stay on top in broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 24-30". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  16. Porter, Rick (November 17, 2016). "13 shows double, 'This Is Us' & 'Big Bang' lead broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 31-Nov. 6". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  17. Porter, Rick (December 1, 2016). "'This Is Us,' 'Big Bang,' 'Designated Survivor' are the Big Three in week 9 broadcast Live +7 ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 1, 2016.

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