Chicago Fire Season 15 Episode 3 photos preview “Take the Hit,” airing tonight, Wednesday, October 21, at 9/8c on NBC. Taylor Kinney returns as Kelly Severide alongside Miranda Rae Mayo, David Eigenberg, Hanako Greensmith and Jocelyn Hudon as a mistake on a call puts one of Firehouse 51’s own in danger.
The new hour sends a firefighter to the hospital after an error in the field. Meanwhile, Herrmann tries to help a colleague regain their footing, giving tonight’s episode another story about looking out for the people inside the firehouse.
Chicago Fire Season 15 Episode 3 Details
| Episode | Season 15 Episode 3, “Take the Hit” |
|---|---|
| Air Date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Time | 9:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT; 8:00–9:00 p.m. CT |
| Network | NBC |
| Streaming | Thursday, October 22, on Peacock |
What Is “Take the Hit” About?
An emergency response takes a dangerous turn when a mistake leaves a firefighter needing hospital care. The episode synopsis keeps the identity of the injured person under wraps, while Herrmann’s effort to get someone back on track places support within the crew alongside the immediate emergency.
Tonight’s installment follows “Rattle the Cage.” Catch up with our Chicago Fire Season 15 Episode 2 recap and review before the new shift begins. The recap contains spoilers for the previous episode.
Chicago Fire Season 15 Episode 3 Photos
The episode gallery features Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd and Jocelyn Hudon as Lizzy Novak, along with Joe Minoso as Joe Cruz. The stills also include Brandon Larracuente as Sal Vasquez, Da’Vinchi as Marcus Burke and Matthew Daddario as McCaffrey.
When Does Chicago Fire Air Tonight?
“Take the Hit” airs tonight, Wednesday, October 21, from 9:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Stream the episode Thursday, October 22, on Peacock, where viewers can also catch up on earlier episodes.
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