What to Expect from Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 22: It Had to End This Way
Pascal could go down for a crime he didn’t commit on Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 22, “It Had to End This Way.”
On the previous episode, Pascal revealed his secrets about his involvement with Hendricks and everything that led to his move from Miami to Chicago in the first place. Now, he’s being framed for attempted murder.
Severide knows the truth, but there aren’t many people who can help Pascal. And Severide’s job is on the line too, according to the promo video that shows Van Meter telling Severide that if Pascal goes down, he’ll go down with him.
Meanwhile, Stella is still trying to help Natalie, and Herrmann prepares to take the Chief’s exam — and possibly, to take over at Firehouse 51. This episode is also the last we’ll see of Sam Carver and Darren Ritter. It’s anyone’s guess how they’ll be written out, though one obvious idea is budget cuts, based on what the auditor said to Herrmann and Mouch on the previous episode.
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 22 Details
- Title: “It Had to End This Way”
- Air Date: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
- Time: 9/8c
- Network: NBC
- Writer: Andrea Newman, Alec Wells
- Director: Reza Tabrizi
How to Watch Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 22
- Live: NBC at 9/8c
- Streaming: Available next day on Peacock
Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 22 Description
Severide puts his job on the line to help out one of their own; Kidd navigates Natalie’s complicated relationship with her sister; Herrmann prepares to take the Chief test.
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 22:
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, “The Bad Guy,” 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.