What to Expect from Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 21: The Bad Guy
One of the Chicago Fire Department’s own could be guilty of attempted murder on Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 21, “The Bad Guy.”
The victim of a car fire is the driver who killed Chief Pascal’s wife, Monica, and when Severide investigates, he discovers the fire is intentional.
More than that, all signs point to the culprit being someone who works for the fire department. Could Pascal be responsible?
Meanwhile, Stella bonds with Natalie, the teen girl she saved from a house fire years ago, and Violet gets a new career opportunity after she’s featured in a local newspaper.
It’s also worth noting that this is the last episode before the season finale.
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 21 Details
- Title: “The Bad Guy”
- Air Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
- Time: 9/8c
- Network: NBC
- Writer: Victor Teran
- Director: Lisa Demaine
How to Watch Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 21
- Live: NBC at 9/8c
- Streaming: Available next day on Peacock
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 21 Description
Kidd strengthens her bond with Natalie during a road trip; Severide investigates a car fire and uncovers surprising evidence; Violet receives a career opportunity after being featured in a local newspaper.
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, Michael Bradway
Promo & Photos
Check out the photos from Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 21:
Promo 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 20, “Cut Me Open,” right here.
Chicago Fire airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC.
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Ashley Bissette Sumerel
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.