Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter and Jake Lockett as Sam Carver What to Expect from Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19: Permanent Damage

What to Expect from Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19: Permanent Damage

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Severide investigates a fire that Kidd responded to several years ago on Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, “Permanent Damage.”

Ten years prior, Kidd rescued a young girl and her family from a house fire, and that same girl appeared on Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 17 with a strong interest in Stella — but kept her real identity a secret.

Now, Severide is looking into the past, presumably to discover why the teen has been so mysterious.

Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

Meanwhile, Violet and Novak discover that another medic has left a patient behind, putting their life in danger. Naturally, they search for the medic, and things get dicey.

Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.


Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19 Details

  • Title: “Permanent Damage”
  • Air Date: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
  • Time: 9/8c
  • Network: NBC
  • Writer: Matt Whitney
  • Director: William Eichler
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Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: (l-r) Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)

How to Watch Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19

  • Live: NBC at 9/8c
  • Streaming: Available next day on Peacock

Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19 Description

Severide investigates an old house fire from 10 years back in which Kidd had responded; Carver and Violet search for a mystery medic who abandoned a victim; Novak looks for a roommate.


Guest Stars & Returning Characters

  • Cast: Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Miranda Rae Mayo, Joe Miñoso, Christian Stolte, Hanako Greensmith, Jocelyn Hudon, Daniel Kyri, Dermot Mulroney, Jake Lockett 
  • Guest Stars: Tim Hopper

Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19:

Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Tim Hopper as Van Meter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Tim Hopper as Van Meter — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter and Jake Lockett as Sam Carver
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Jake Lockett as Sam Carver — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Daniel Kyri as Daren Ritter — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak and Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: (l-r) Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak, Daniel Kyri as Daren Ritter — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: (l-r) Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter, Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland, and Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland, Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Jake Lockett as Sam Carver
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Jake Lockett as Sam Carver — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter, Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, and Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter, Jake Lockett as Sam Carver — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter, Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal, and Jake Lockett as Sam Carver
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal and Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Jake Lockett as Sam Carver
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Jake Lockett as Sam Carver — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter, Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, and Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter, Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Jake Lockett as Sam Carver and Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: (l-r) Jake Lockett as Sam Carver, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - (l-r) Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak and Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: (l-r) Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak, Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Jake Lockett as Sam Carver
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Jake Lockett as Sam Carver — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 19, "Permanent Damage" - Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal
CHICAGO FIRE — “Permanent Damage” Episode 13019 — Pictured: Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal — (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 Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 18, “Post-Mortem,” 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.

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