Ranking Every Season Of Chicago Fire From Worst To Best

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BY ADAM LEVINE/JUNE 3, 2023 6:15 AM EST

Airing its first episodes in 2012, NBC's "Chicago Fire" was produced by Dick Wolf, the television legend behind the "Law & Order" franchise. Centered on a group of firefighters and paramedics in the Windy City, the show proved a massive hit for the network and eventually spawned its own universe of shows, with spin-offs "Chicago P.D.," "Chicago Med," and the short-lived "Chicago Justice." Together, the three constitute what is known as the "One Chicago" franchise.

At the heart of "Chicago Fire" are the group of dedicated, life-saving heroes of Firehouse 51 led by Chief Boden (Eamonn Walker) and firefighters that include Matt Casey (Jesse Spencer), Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney), and Christopher Hermann (David Eigenberg). The groups also work with the paramedics of Ambulance 61: Gabriela Dawson (Monica Raymund), Leslie Shay (Lauren German), and Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer), among others. A fresh take on the under-represented firefighter genre, "Chicago Fire" boasts some big action set pieces, mixing them with fiery romantic drama and tender, heartfelt stories of friendship, love, loyalty, and loss.

One of the best procedurals on television, the series has built a diehard fanbase over the last decade-plus and is famous for its nearly annual crossovers with other shows. From Season 1 to today, it's delivered high-quality drama that stacks up with any show on the dial. With more than 200 episodes in its run and 11 total seasons so far, it's time to answer the alarm and rank every season from worst to best.