Chicago Fire (season 12)

Season of television series

Chicago Fire

Season 12
Starring|

* Taylor Kinney
* Kara Killmer
* David Eigenberg
* Joe Minoso
* Christian Stolte
* Miranda Rae Mayo
* Alberto Rosende
* Daniel Kyri
* Hanako Greensmith
* Eamonn Walker

Country of origin| United States
No. of episodes| 7
Release
Original network| NBC
Original release| January 17, 2024 (2024-01-17) –
present
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The twelfth season of Chicago Fire, an American drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Derek Haas and Matt Olmstead, was ordered on April 10, 2023, by NBC.[1] The season premiered on January 17, 2024.[2]

## Cast and characters[edit]

### Main[edit]

* Taylor Kinney as Lieutenant Kelly Severide, Squad Company 3
* Kara Killmer as Paramedic in Charge Sylvie Brett, Ambulance 61 (Episodes 1–6)
* David Eigenberg as Lieutenant Christopher Herrmann, Engine Company 51
* Joe Minoso as Firefighter Joe Cruz, Squad Company 3
* Christian Stolte as Firefighter Randall "Mouch" McHolland, Truck Company 81
* Miranda Rae Mayo as Lieutenant Stella Kidd, Truck Company 81
* Alberto Rosende as Firefighter Blake Gallo, Truck Company 81 (Episode 1)
* Daniel Kyri as Firefighter Darren Ritter, Engine Company 51
* Hanako Greensmith as Paramedic Violet Mikami, Ambulance 61
* Eamonn Walker as Deputy District Chief Wallace Boden

### Recurring[edit]

* Randy Flagler as Firefighter Harold Capp, Squad Company 3
* Anthony Ferraris as Firefighter Tony Ferraris, Squad Company 3
* Jake Lockett as Firefighter Sam Carver, Truck Company 81
* Rome Flynn as Firefighter, Derrick Gibson
* Robyn Coffin as Cindy Herrmann
* Kristen Gutoskie as Chloe Cruz
* Carlos S. Sanchez as Javi Cruz, Joe’s adopted son
* Katelynn Shennett as Firefighter, Kylie Estevez
* Laura Allen as Paramedic Chief Robinson

### Special guest stars[edit]

* Jesse Spencer as Captain Matthew Casey

### Crossover characters[edit]

* Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt

## Episodes[edit]

Main article: List of Chicago Fire episodes

No.
overall| No. in
season| Title [3][4]| Directed by| Written by| Original air date [3][4]| Prod.
code [3]| U.S. viewers
(millions)

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240| 1| "Barely Gone"| Reza Tabrizi| Andrea Newman| January 17, 2024 (2024-01-17)| 1201| 7.00[5]
Severide gets an icy reception upon returning to Firehouse 51. Kidd and Hermann fight about Ritter. Firehouse 51 says goodbye to one of its own. Firehouse 17 temporarily shares quarters with 51. Both teams work together to investigate a series of explosions and Severide and the others band together after Hermann gets hit by one of the explosions.
241| 2| "Call Me McHolland"| Lisa Demaine| Matt Whitney| January 24, 2024 (2024-01-24)| 1202| 6.58[6]
Looking to change his image, Mouch looks into change his nickname to leave a better legacy. Cruz looks into take the Lieutenants test and leave 51 without Severide's knowledge. Meanwhile, Ritter urges Herrmann to go to the doctor out of fear of losing his hearing following the explosion. Also, Brett turns to Tony to help her look for a wedding venue.
242| 3| "Trapped"| Reza Tabrizi| Michael Gilvary| January 31, 2024 (2024-01-31)| 1203| 6.73[7]
Brett and Violet deal with a possible domestic disturbance situation when a young woman asks for help. Meanwhile, 51 welcomes the newest member to the Truck Co. Kidd begins to have doubts when Severide starts yet another arson case that might take him out of Chicago again. Also, Herrmann learns the news of his test results about his hearing loss.
243| 4| "The Little Things"| Lisa Robinson| Victor Teran| February 7, 2024 (2024-02-07)| 1204| 6.30[8]
Kidd grows concerned about a situation about a little girl possibly starting fires on purpose, Meanwhile, Boden's former stepson reaches out to him asking for his help to get his mother out of jail. Also, Brett is forced to bring her daughter to the firehouse after her babysitter canceled and Cruz begins to feel offended when he still hasn't received an invitation to Brett and Casey's wedding.
244| 5| "On the Hook"| Matt Earl Beesley| Matt Demblowski| February 21, 2024 (2024-02-21)| 1205| 6.40[9]
Brett and Violet look into what could've caused their defibrillator to malfunction while at a call and deal with the fallout. Meanwhile, Carver digs deeper into Gibson's life before he joined the CFD. Also, Herrmann looks for a home for his new recliner that he found while at a call.
245| 6| "Port in the Storm"| Reza Tabrizi| Andrea Newman| February 28, 2024 (2024-02-28)| 1206| 6.58[10]
Firehouse 51 welcomes back some familiar faces as they prepare to say goodbye to Brett and celebrate her and Casey's wedding. Violet scambles to decorate Brett's wedding venue and receives a promotion to paramedic in charge. A call at the expo center takes a shocking turn when the call turns into a hostage situation for Brett. Also, Stella grows concerned that she hasn't heard from Severide as he's supposed to return to Chicago.
246| 7| "Red Flag"| William Eichler| Matt Whitney| March 20, 2024 (2024-03-20)| 1207| TBD
After discovering money hidden in the floorboards of burning house during a call, Severede looks into protecting a girl who is in trouble with a local gang. Meanwhile, Violet clashes with her new partner after undermining her at their first call together. Ritter contemplates a new relationship. Also, Mouch goes out of his way to dismiss a parking citation.
247| 8| "All the Dark"| TBA| TBA| March 27, 2024 (2024-03-27)| 1208| TBD
248| 9| "Something About Her"| TBA| TBA| April 3, 2024 (2024-04-03)| 1209| TBD

## Production[edit]

### Casting[edit]

On October 31, 2023, NBC announced that Taylor Kinney would return to the series following his leave of absence.[11] On December 13, 2023, NBC announced that Rome Flynn would join the series in a recurring role as 51's latest recruit with a dark past.[12]

### Kara Killmer and Albert Rosende's Exits[edit]

On November 16, 2023, it was announced that longtime cast member Kara Killmer who portrays Paramedic in charge, Sylvie Brett, would exit midway through the twelfth season. Her final episode aired on February 28, 2024.[13] On November 30, 2023, it was also announced that Alberto Rosende who has portrayed Firefighter Blake Gallo since the eighth season was also set the exit the series as well. His final appearance was on the season premiere. It has been reported that both exits were creative decisions.[14]

## Ratings[edit]

Viewership and ratings per episode of Chicago Fire No. | Title  | Air date | Rating
(18–49) | Viewers
(millions)

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1  | "Barely Gone"  | January 17, 2024 | 0.6 | 7.00[5]
2  | "Call Me McHolland"  | January 24, 2024 | 0.6 | 6.58[6]
3  | "Trapped"  | January 31, 2024 | 0.5 | 6.73[7]
4  | "The Little Things"  | February 7, 2024 | 0.5 | 6.30[8]
5  | "On the Hook"  | February 21, 2024 | 0.5 | 6.40[9]
6  | "Port in the Storm"  | February 28, 2024 | 0.6 | 6.58[10]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 10, 2023). "NBC Renews All Six Dick Wolf Series Including One Chicago Franchise & Law & Order Trio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 20, 2023). "NBC Midseason Premiere Dates: One Chicago & Law & Order Dramas Set January Return, Comedies Get December Start". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
3. ^ a b c "Chicago Fire – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
4. ^ a b "Chicago Fire Season 12 Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
5. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (January 18, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: NBC Easily Tops Prime Time with Return of Dick Wolf's Chicago Dramas". Programming Insider. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
6. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (January 25, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: NBC on Top with Chicago Trio, ABC's NBA Among 18-34 Leaders". Programming Insider. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
7. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (February 1, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: NBC Tops in All Key Prime Time Figures". Programming Insider. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
8. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (February 8, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: Abbott Elementary Season Premiere on ABC Tops Its Hour Among Adults 18-49 and 18-34". Programming Insider. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
9. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (February 23, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: The Challenge Crowns New Champion in 39th Season Finale on MTV". Programming Insider. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
10. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (February 29, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: Survivor 46th Season Premiere Helps CBS to Key Demos Victory". Programming Insider. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 31, 2023). "Taylor Kinney Returning To Chicago Fire For Season 12 After Leave of Absence". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
12. ^ Cordero, Rosy (December 13, 2023). "Rome Flynn Joins NBC's Chicago Fire For Season 12". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
13. ^ Longeretta, Emily (November 16, 2023). "Chicago Fire Star Kara Killmer to Exit During Season 12". Variety. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
14. ^ Cordero, Rosy (November 30, 2023). "Chicago Fire Star Alberto Rosende To Exit Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 11, 2024.

## External links[edit]

* Official website
* Chicago Fire at IMDb

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Chicago franchise

Chicago Fire|

| Characters|

* Matthew Casey
* Kelly Severide

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Episodes|

* Season 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5
* 6
* 7
* 8
* 9
* "My Lucky Day"
* 10
* 11
* 12

Chicago P.D.|

| Characters|

* Kim Burgess
* Antonio Dawson
* Erin Lindsay
* Hank Voight

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Episodes|

* Season 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5
* 6
* 7
* 8
* 9
* 10
* 11

Chicago Med|

| Episodes|

* Season 1
* 2
* 3
* 4
* 5
* 6
* 7
* 8
* 9

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See also|

* Characters

Chicago Justice|

Peter Stone

Crossovers|

* "Comic Perversion"
* April 2014 crossover event
* "Chicago Crossover"
* "Infection"
* February 2020 crossover event
* "Emotional Rescue"

Related|

* Law & Order franchise
* Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
* FBI

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