One Chicago returns this week, and on Chicago FireSeason 14 Episode 1, “Kicking Down Doors,” Firehouse 51 is facing some new challenges.
The city of Chicago is in chaos (as seen in the promo video below), and the team must rise to the occasion, all while welcoming another new firefighter to Firehouse 51.
Brandon Larracuente is joining the cast as the newest member to the team, Salvatore Vasquez. His arrival comes on the heels of Jake Lockett’s exit (Carver).
CHICAGO FIRE — “Kicking Down Doors” Episode 1401 — Pictured: Brandon Larracuente as Sal Vasquez — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Also, despite knowing that Daniel Kyri, who plays Ritter, is exiting the series, Kyri is present in the season premiere.
Meanwhile, Mouch has taken over as lieutenant on Engine, but Herrmann is struggling to fully let go.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
CHICAGO FIRE — “Kicking Down Doors” Episode 1401 — Pictured: (l-r) Brandon Larracuente as Sal Vasquez, Randy Flagler as Harold Capp, Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter, Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
How to Watch Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 1
Live: NBC at 9/8c
Streaming: Available next day on Peacock
Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 1 Description
A new face at Firehouse 51 causes tension, while rising chaos in the city brings new challenges to the team; Herrmann stalls on plans of relinquishing his office to Mouch.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
Cast: Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Miranda Rae Mayo, Joe Miñoso, Christian Stolte, Hanako Greensmith, Jocelyn Hudon, Dermot Mulroney, Daniel Kyri, Brandon Larracuente
Check out the photos from Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 1:
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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.
