Chicago Fire 9x11 (PREMIUM — 2024)

: Andy turns out to be an arrogant jerk who happens to be the ex of Ritter's former boyfriend, Eric.

: Severide realizes Mercer lacks the instincts for the job, but feels pressured due to the recruit’s connections.

: Severide trains a group of recruits, including Jacob Mercer , whose father is a high-ranking CFD official and friend of Chief Boden.

Chicago Fire 9x11: "A Couple Hundred Degrees" Original Air Date : April 7, 2021 Written By : Hilly Hicks, Jr. Directed By : Brenna Malloy Episode Number : Season 9, Episode 11 (190th overall) Key Plot Summary

: Matthew Casey continues to hide the severity of his head injury and lingering headaches.

Kelly Severide faces a leadership challenge when a new recruit with political ties struggles during training. Meanwhile, Brett and Violet investigate a mysterious note that leads them to uncover a local poisoning case. Major Storylines 1. Severide and the New Recruit

: Violet receives an anonymous note claiming an "accident" at a local deli wasn't actually an accident.

: Severide confronts Mercer's father directly and removes the recruit from the academy, proving his commitment to safety over politics. 2. Violet and Brett's Investigation