Chicago Fire (season 9)
The ninth season of Chicago Fire, an American drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Derek Haas and Matt Olmstead, was ordered on February 27, 2020, by NBC.[1] The season premiered on November 11, 2020.[2]
| Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|
| Season 9 | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | November 11, 2020 – present |
| Season chronology | |
Cast and Characters
Main cast[3]
- Jesse Spencer as Captain Matthew Casey, Truck Company 81
- Taylor Kinney as Lieutenant Kelly Severide, Squad Company 3
- Kara Killmer as Paramedic in Charge Sylvie Brett, Ambulance 61
- David Eigenberg as Lieutenant Christopher Herrmann, Engine Company 51
- Joe Minoso as Firefighter Joe Cruz, Squad Company 3
- Christian Stolte as Firefighter Randy "Mouch" McHolland, Truck Company 81
- Miranda Rae Mayo as Firefighter Stella Kidd, Truck Company 81
- Alberto Rosende as Firefighter Candidate Blake Gallo, Truck Company 81
- Daniel Kyri as Firefighter Darren Ritter, Engine Company 51
- Adriyan Rae as Paramedic Gianna Mackey, Ambulance 61
- Eamonn Walker as Chief Wallace Boden, Battalion 25
Recurring characters
- Randy Flagler as Firefighter Harold Capp, Squad Company 3
- Anthony Ferraris as Firefighter Tony Ferraris, Squad Company 3
Crossover characters
- Marina Squerciati as Officer Kim Burgess
- Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title [4] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [4] | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 1 | "Rattle Second City" | Reza Tabrizi | Derek Haas | November 11, 2020 | 901 | 7.23[5] |
| The firefighters and paramedics at Firehouse 51 are put on full alert as COVID-19 continues to ravage Chicago and the rest of the world. Meanwhile, following Foster's departure to medical school, Ambulance 61 introduces Gianna Mackey as the newest paramedic. It is revealed that Mackey and Cruz grew up together and he fought for her to get to 51. While on a call, Brett and Mackey deal with an OD patient whose brother threatens Brett's life with a gun. Later on, the door to Brett's apartment is left open leading Casey to spend the night with her. After saving Severide's life at a call, Boden recommends Kidd to take the lieutenant's test in a few months. Also, to promote the latest addition to the Molly's brand, Hermann recruits Mouch and Ritter to come up with an idea to promote the business. Mackey and Brett get the sad news that their patient died at Chicago Med. Later, while on their way to a call, Mackey and Brett are rammed down a hill by the OD victim's older brother and Ambulance 61 crashes. | |||||||
| 181 | 2 | "That Kind Of Heat" | Reza Tabrizi | Andrea Newman & Michael Gilvary | November 18, 2020 | 902 | 7.77[6] |
| As Firehouse 51 rushes to the Ambulance 61 accident, Casey jumps out of the truck to rush to Brett's side solidifying their feelings for each other. Later on, the duo share a kiss but Brett asks Casey if he is still in love with Dawson. Meanwhile, Mackey begins to question her place in 51 following the accident. Kidd reaches out to one of her "Girls on Fire" students after she stops showing up to the program. Ritter puts himself in harms way at a call involving a woman falling on the train tracks. Gallo and Ritter inadvertently get themselves into dealing with piles of paper work in the bull pen. Also, Severide goes the extra mile to save a memory from being destroyed. | |||||||
| 182 | 3 | "Smash Therapy" | Eric Laneuville | Matt Whitney | January 13, 2021[lower-alpha 1] | 903 | 7.26[7] |
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Tensions run high with Casey and Brett following the aftermath of their kiss. Brett wants to forget about it however, Casey does not. Meanwhile, Mouch's abilities are questioned when the turnstile on the firetruck malfunctions injuring Casey in the process. Severide lends a hand to a man whose classic car was almost burned in a fire. Also, Boden receives a new assistant for the office. Note: This episode was originally scheduled to air on January 6, 2021, but was preempted by media coverage of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol | |||||||
| 183 | 4 | "Funny What Things Remind Us" | Matt Earl Beesley | Elizabeth Sherman | January 27, 2021 | 904 | 6.95[8] |
| While on an assignment from headquarters, Boden, along with Severide make an unforeseen connection with a man who suffers from dementia. Meanwhile, Mouch reignites an old feud with a fellow firefighter at a neighboring Firehouse. Kidd begins to fear that Severide is pulling away from her. In an attempt to move on from Brett, Casey contemplates getting back into the dating life. Also, Gallo makes a split second decision when saving Mackey's life in a building explosion. | |||||||
| 184 | 5 | "My Lucky Day" | Reza Tabrizi | Michael Gilvary & Andrea Newman & Derek Haas | February 3, 2021 | 905 | 7.31[9] |
| While at a call at a high rise building, Herrmann and Cruz along with two civilans get trapped in a service elevator when one of the cables snaps. Herrmann soon discovers that they have lost communication with the rest of the house. Later on, to keep calm, Herrmann and Cruz tell stories about their respective home lives outside the firehouse. | |||||||
| 185 | 6 | "Blow This Up Somehow" | TBA | TBA | February 10, 2021 | 906 | TBD |
| 186 | 7 | "Dead Of Winter" | TBA | TBA | February 17, 2021 | 907 | TBD |
- This episode was originally scheduled to air on January 6, 2021, in the United States and Canada. In the United States it was preempted as a result of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol however the episode still partially aired on it's originally scheduled air date for Canada's east coast on CityTV before being switched for a re-run of episode 2.
Production
Casting changes
On April 16, 2020, it was announced that Annie Ilonzeh, who portrayed Paramedic Emily Foster, would depart the series after two seasons.[10] On August 31, 2020, it was announced that recurring cast member Daniel Kyri who portrays Firefighter candidate Darren Ritter since the seventh season was promoted to series regular for season nine.[11] On September 14, 2020, it was announced that Adriyan Rae was joining the cast as series regular Paramedic Gianna Mackey.[12]
Filming
Season 9 began filming October 6, 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The season will contain 15 episodes.[2] On November 11, 2020, it was reported that the ninth season had suspended production for two weeks due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests.[13]
Ratings
| No. | Title | Air date | Rating (18–49) | Viewers (millions) | DVR (18–49) | DVR viewers (millions) | Total (18–49) | Total viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Rattle Second City" | November 11, 2020 | 1.0 | 7.23[5] | 0.7 | 3.35 | 1.7 | 10.59[14] |
| 2 | "That Kind Of Heat" | November 18, 2020 | 1.0 | 7.77[6] | 0.6 | 3.07 | 1.6 | 10.84[15] |
| 3 | "Smash Therapy" | January 13, 2021 | 1.0 | 7.26[7] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | "Funny What Things Remind Us" | January 27, 2021 | 0.9 | 6.95[8] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | "My Lucky Day" | February 3, 2021 | 1.0 | 7.31[9] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
References
- Andreeva, Nellie (2020-02-27). "'Chicago Fire', 'Chicago P.D.' & 'Chicago Med' All Renewed For 3 More Seasons By NBC". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- "Chicago Fire season 9 starts production". One Chicago Center. 2020-10-02. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- Robinson, Abby (2020-10-15). "Chicago Fire season 9: Everything you need to know". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- "Chicago Fire – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- Metcalf, Mitch (November 12, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.11.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- Metcalf, Mitch (November 19, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.18.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- Metcalf, Mitch (January 14, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.13.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- Metcalf, Mitch (January 28, 2021). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.27.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- Metcalf, Mitch (February 4, 2021). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.3.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- "Chicago Fire: Annie Ilonzeh Not Returning as Emily Foster for Season 9". TVLine. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (August 31, 2020). "'Chicago Fire': Daniel Kyri Upped To Series Regular For Season 9 Of NBC Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- Ramos, Dino-Ray (September 14, 2020). "'Chicago Fire' Adds Adriyan Rae As Series Regular For Season 9". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- Andreeva, Nellie (November 11, 2020). "'Chicago Fire' Suspends Production For 2 Weeks After Positive COVID-19 Tests". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- https://programminginsider.com/wednesday-final-ratings-cma-awards-on-abc-slightly-bests-septembers-acm-awards/
- https://programminginsider.com/wednesday-final-ratings-espn-a-close-runner-up-to-fox-in-key-prime-time-demos-with-nba-draft/
External links
- Official website
- Chicago Fire – list of episodes at IMDb
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