NBC's Chicago Fire Season 14 delves into the personal and professional lives of the first responders of Firehouse 51. With two episodes already out, the tone for the upcoming episodes is set. It promises a season filled with chaos, fearless rescues, raw emotions, personal life turmoil, and secrets that will not stay buried for long.
Episode 3 of Chicago Fire Season 14 is all set to release on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, on NBC and will also be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
Previously, in Chicago Fire Season 14, we saw how the new reckless recruit, Sal Vasquez, is hiding a secret about his family. Meanwhile, Kidd and Severide try their best to take care of the foster teen, Isaiah. Upon advice, Severide even tries to break the ice and lure Isaiah to play a video game. On the other hand, Ritter flies to New York to rekindle his romance with his ex, Dwayne, who had been shot.
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Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 3: Release date, time, and streaming options
Chicago Fire Season 14, Episode 3, titled "In the Blood," is set to air on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9 PM ET on NBC. If you can’t catch it live, the episode will also be available for streaming on Peacock. Here's a list of plans to choose from:
- Peacock Select/Basic plan: $7.99/month
- Peacock Premium plan: $10.99/month
- Peacock Premium Plus: $16.99/month
With a Peacock subscription, you can stream a wide variety of shows, reality TV, movies, and sports events. The list includes The Paper, Twisted Metal, Love Island USA, Poker Face, The Traitors, Monkey Man, Drop, and The Woman in the Yard, to name a few.
Streaming time of Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 3
Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 2: A quick recap
Episode 2 of Chicago Fire Season 14, titled Primary Search, unravels with change, loss, and second chances. After losing their baby, Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide grow distant. They try to heal from the pain and trauma by fostering a quiet teen whose mother is sick. Both Kidd and Severide struggle to build a connection initially, but with a little advice, Severide tries to build a comfort zone with Isaiah.
Isaiah barely speaks, yet a simple video game becomes a bridge between him and Severide. It's a classic Chicago Fire moment, a story of resilience wrapped in tenderness.
On the other hand, Sal Vasquez continues to stir chaos at the firehouse. Even though he's skilled, his recklessness and attitude are overbearing for Kidd. During a junkyard fire, he does not follow the safety protocol and jumps into the fire to save others. Later, a phone call reveals the reasons behind his actions: Vasquez's father is in prison. This revelation gives his defiance a tragic edge. His fearlessness comes from pain, not pride.
Elsewhere, Violte Mikami and Lyla Novak face an odd emergency. A woman's stab wounds lead them to her mentally ill brother, turning their routine call into a moment of raw emotions. Darren Ritter, still weighed down by guilt over Dwayne's shooting, finally decides to stop running. With a little encouragement from Violet, Ritter decides to fly to New York to rekindle his romance with Dwayne.
Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 3: What to expect?
Next week's episode raises the stakes as city budget cuts put pressure on Firehouse 51. Chief Pascal steps up when the resources run thin. The team is unstoppable as they hurry towards the next emergency featuring a runaway boat. Vasquez turns to an old ally for help, potentially pulling him back to the past that he's been running away from. A tense on-call emergency shakes Violet to the core.
Cast details:
- Miranda Rae Mayo plays Lt. Stella Kidd
- Taylor Kinney as Lt. Kelly Severide
- David Eigenberg plays Chief Christopher Hermann
- Dermot Mulroney plays Chief Dom Pascal
- Joe Minoso plays firefighter Joe Cruz
- Christian Stolte plays Lt. Randall Mouch McHolland
- Hanako Greensmith plays Paramedic Violet
- Jocelyn Hudon plays Paramedic Lizzie
- Brandon larracuente palys Sal Vasquez
Also read: Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 2 recap: Vasquez's dark past and Ritter's heartfelt exit
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