Episode
Chicago Fire: The Bad Guy
Overview
Kidd strengthens her bond with Natalie during a road trip. Severide investigates a car fire and uncovers surprising evidence. Violet receives a career opportunity after being featured in a local newspaper.
Details
- Series
- Chicago Fire
- Season
- Season 13
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 2025-05-14
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Bad Guy is Episode 21 in Season 13 of Chicago Fire. It aired on 2025-05-14. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 20: Cut Me Open
With the crew stretched thin, a performance efficiency expert evaluates Firehouse 51. Kidd and Severide bond with the mother of the baby they hope to adopt.
Episode 22: It Had to End This Way
Severide puts his job on the line to help out one of their own. Kidd navigates Natalie’s complicated relationship with her sister. Herrmann prepares to take the Chief test.
More episodes from this season
Episode 19: Permanent Damage
Severide investigates an old house fire from 10 years back in which Kidd had responded. Carver and Violet search for a mystery medic who abandoned a victim. Novak looks for a roommate.
Episode 18: Post-Mortem
Deputy Commissioner Boden returns to Firehouse 51 to investigate a disastrous firefight and the surrounding mystery that left one of their own in peril.
Episode 17: A Beast Like This
Kidd connects with a troubled teen interested in Girls on Fire. Cruz, Capp and Tony wait to try out Squad’s new saw. Violet and Novak are stumped by a bodybuilder who passed out at the gym.
Episode 16: In the Rubble
In the face of adversity, Pascal searches for justice. Violet struggles to write a letter to Carver. Damon returns to the floater pool hoping to secure a permanent spot at 51.
Episode 15: Too Close
Kidd and Severide eagerly await big news. Pascal searches for the perfect anniversary gift.
Episode 14: Bar Time
A surprise visitor from Novak's past joins Ambo for a late-night ride-along. Herrmann faces a mountain of Chief-level training records and incident reports. Violet catches Carver in a lie.
Episode 13: Born of Fire
After a daring rescue at an adventure park, Kidd asks Severide to create a ropes course for Girls on Fire. Violet’s former nemesis returns, pleading for her help.
Episode 12: Relief Cut
Herrmann investigates the rise in missing fire hydrants and teams up with Kylie to track them down. Kidd's cousin comes to town, revealing surprising family history. Violet and Novak treat the victim of a birthday cake smash gone awry.
Episode 11: In the Trenches (I)
Chicago's first responders unite in the wake of a catastrophic gas explosion and fire that threaten a city government building. Herrmann reluctantly shadows Pascal while Violet, Novak and Dr. Frost take charge of triage efforts on site.
The crossover continues on Chicago Med S10E11 In the Trenches (II) and Chicago P.D. S12E11 In the Trenches (III).
Episode 10: Chaos Theory
The team responds to a crisis at a community center. Severide is forced to investigate one of his own squad members. Kidd helps a teacher going through a post-incident spin-out.