Firehouse 51 must battle a house fire that affects one of their own on Chicago FireSeason 14 Episode 4, “Mercy.”
When the call for a fire comes in to the firehouse, Herrmann realizes it’s his home address. What’s worse, his daughter, Annabelle, was home that day.
It appears to be a shocking and emotional episode as the team arrives to find Herrmann’s house ablaze, with no sign of Annabelle anywhere.
CHICAGO FIRE — “Mercy” Episode 1404 — Pictured: (l-r) Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide, David Eigenberg as Christopher Herrmann — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 4 Details
Title: “Mercy”
Air Date: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Time: 9/8c
Network: NBC
Writer: Alec Wells
Director: Reza Tabrizi
Cast: Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Miranda Rae Mayo, Joe Miñoso, Christian Stolte, Hanako Greensmith, Jocelyn Hudon, Dermot Mulroney, Brandon Larracuente
CHICAGO FIRE — “Mercy” Episode 1404 — Pictured: Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC)
How to Watch Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 4
Live: NBC at 9/8c
Streaming: Available next day on Peacock
Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 4 Description:
Firehouse 51 must band together after a devastating fire catches them off guard; Vasquez continues his quest for answers; Violet and Novak face an unexpected roadblock in the new training protocol.
More photos from Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 4:
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