Chicago Fire Season 13: New Episodes, Character Developments, and Upcoming Storylines

Season 13 of the popular NBC drama *Chicago Fire* continues to captivate audiences with its intense rescues, new romances, and the introduction of a new chief, Dom Pascal, played by Dermot Mulroney. Pascal has brought significant changes to Firehouse 51, and his mysterious persona has been a focal point of the season so far. According to showrunner Andrea Newman, “Having a new boss on the set, it’s a little earthquake in terms of all the character dynamics… It feels like a whole new wave of things are coming on that we haven’t seen before.”

The latest episode, Season 13, Episode 7 (“Untouchable”), aired on November 13, 2024, and saw Pascal and Severide revisiting a storage facility fire to uncover new evidence. Other plotlines included Cruz helping Mouch with his studying and Novak preparing a proposal for a whole blood program.

David Eigenberg, who plays Herrmann, discussed his character’s upcoming challenges, particularly the captain’s test. Herrmann had missed the previous test due to illness but is now preparing to take it again. Eigenberg noted that Herrmann is committed to his role at Firehouse 51 and does not want to leave, despite the potential for advancement. The character’s future and his relationship with Boden, who is still working in the Chicago Fire Department, are also anticipated storylines.

New episodes of *Chicago Fire* Season 13 air every Wednesday at 9/8c on NBC. If the broadcast is interrupted, viewers can stream the episodes the next day on Peacock. The upcoming episode, Season 13, Episode 8 (“Quicksand”), will feature Herrmann and Mouch preparing for their officer exams and Cruz receiving a chilling omen.

All 13 seasons of *Chicago Fire* are available to stream on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. The show continues to be praised for its blend of action, drama, and the strong camaraderie among the firefighters at Firehouse 51.