CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd Preview — Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 8: Quicksand CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd

Preview — Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 8: Quicksand

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Believe it or not, it’s already time for the fall finale on Chicago Fire! On Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 8, “Quicksand,” Cruz finds something in his locker that leads to an ominous meeting.

Meanwhile, both Herrmann and Mouch prepare to take their officer exams for captain and lieutenant, respectively.

Additionally, Carver takes in a new pet after its owner is injured on a call, and Pascal and Novak appear to have a serious conversation. 

CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: (l-r) Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)

Check out the photos and promo videos below for a preview of Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 8. This episode airs Wednesday, November 20th at 9/8c on NBC.

Episode description:

Herrmann and Mouch prepare to take their officer exams; Cruz receives a chilling omen; Carver takes care of a dog after its owner is injured on a call.

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Written by: Andrea Newman

Directed by: Heather Cappiello

Photos from Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 8:
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami, Jocelyn Hudon as Lyla Novak
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: (l-r) Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami, Jocelyn Hudon as Lyla Novak — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Anthony Ferraris as Tony Ferraris
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: (l-r) Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Anthony Ferraris as Tony Ferraris — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd, Jake Lockett as Sam Carver
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd, Jake Lockett as Sam Carver — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jocelyn Hudon as Lyla Novak, Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: (l-r) Jocelyn Hudon as Lyla Novak, Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: Jake Lockett as Sam Carver
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: Jake Lockett as Sam Carver — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: Jocelyn Hudon as Lyla Novak
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: Jocelyn Hudon as Lyla Novak — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland, Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland, Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: Jake Lockett as Sam Carver
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: Jake Lockett as Sam Carver — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
CHICAGO FIRE -- "Quicksand" Episode 13008 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd
CHICAGO FIRE — “Quicksand” Episode 13008 — Pictured: (l-r) Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Promo video:

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What are your hopes for this episode of Chicago Fire? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 7, “Untouchable,” right here.

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Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.