Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann What to Expect from Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20: Cut Me Open Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20

What to Expect from Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20: Cut Me Open

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Could Kidd and Severide become parents soon?! On Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, “Cut Me Open,” that seems like a real possibility.

They bond with the mother of a baby they hope to adopt, and the promo video for the episode shows the mother in labor. However, there’s also a mention of some distress, and it sounds like the mother will need to have an emergency C-section.

Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - (l-r) Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd and Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide
CHICAGO FIRE — “Cut Me Open” Episode 13020 — Pictured: (l-r) Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd, Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)

Meanwhile, the crew is stretched thin, and an outsider arrives to help them become more efficient. There are countless ways that could go wrong, so it will be interesting to see what happens.

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 20 Details

  • Title: “Cut Me Open”
  • Air Date: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
  • Time: 9/8c
  • Network: NBC
  • Writer: Danielle Nicki, Meridith Friedman
  • Director: Lisa Robinson
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How to Watch Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20

  • Live: NBC at 9/8c
  • Streaming: Available next day on Peacock
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland and David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann
CHICAGO FIRE — “Cut Me Open” Episode 13020 — Pictured: (l-r) Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland, David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)

Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20 Description

With the crew stretched thin, a performance efficiency expert evaluates Firehouse 51; Kidd and Severide bond with the mother of the baby they hope to adopt.


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 

Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20:

Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland
CHICAGO FIRE — “Cut Me Open” Episode 13020 — Pictured: Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann
CHICAGO FIRE — “Cut Me Open” Episode 13020 — Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann
David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann on Chicago Fire 13×20 — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann
CHICAGO FIRE — “Cut Me Open” Episode 13020 — Pictured: David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann
David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann on Chicago Fire 13×20 — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Cut Me Open” Episode 13020 — Pictured: Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland
Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland on Chicago Fire 13×20 (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter and Christian Stolte as Randy "Mouch" McHolland
CHICAGO FIRE — “Cut Me Open” Episode 13020 — Pictured: (l-r) Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter, Christian Stolte as Randy “Mouch” McHolland — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
CHICAGO FIRE — “Cut Me Open” Episode 13020 — Pictured: Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter on Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20 — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - (l-r) Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz and Randy Flagler as Harold Capp
CHICAGO FIRE — “Cut Me Open” Episode 13020 — Pictured: (l-r) Joe Miñoso as Joe Cruz, Randy Flagler as Harold Capp — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20, "Cut Me Open" - David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann
David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann on Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 20 — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)

Promo Video:

YouTube video


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 19, “Permanent Damage,” right here.

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Chicago Fire airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC.

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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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