Will episode 8 of Chicago Fire season 14 release next week? Here's all you need to know

Chicago Fire season 14 continues to bring complicated cases and tense developments in each episode. As the story progresses, all the characters find themselves stuck in challenges that test their personal and professional lives.

The latest episode of the series introduced the viewers to yet another mysterious case regarding a school fire. As Severide went deep into the case, shocking revelations came about till the end of the episode. Violet's Joint Duty Program also commences with Vasquez as the volunteer. The end of the episode leaves viewers with questions about the characters' fate ahead as unexpected danger looms over their heads.

While some viewers may be expecting episode 8 to drop in the coming week, the wait for the next part may be longer than expected. Chicago Fire season 14 episode 8 will drop on NBC on January 7, 2026.

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Chicago Fire season 14 episode 8 will be out next year

A still from Chicago Fire season 14 (Image via YouTube/@nbconechicago)

New challenges and personal struggles keep testing the members of Firehouse 51 in season 14. While new responsibilities kept emerging for characters like Severide and Mouch, the entire team faced tough times due to budget cuts and staff shortages. New entries like Isaiah and Vasquez have also been bringing a unique touch to this season's story.

The incidents that unfolded in the latest episode made the future look unclear for all the characters. With uncertainties rising about their fate in the coming episode, viewers may have to wait longer than expected to catch the next episode. Season 14's episode 8 will release next year on January 7, 2026.

The Fall finale has raised the fans' anticipation regarding what lies ahead for the viewers. But the longer wait promises more intriguing moments and unexpected twists to surprise the viewers next year. After the eighth episode's release, new episodes will continue to drop every Wednesday at 9 pm ET/ 6 pm PT.

Also read: Chicago Fire season 14 episode 7 recap: Severide looks into the school fire and Vasquez gets the paramedic training

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What to expect from Chicago Fire season 14 episode 8?

A still from Chicago Fire season 14 (Image via YouTube/@nbconechicago)

The seventh episode of season 14 caught the viewers' attention with emotional moments and high-risk scenes. While new connections developed between some characters at one end, several others found themselves in challenging situations that raised doubts about their future.

Episode 8 may mainly touch upon the danger that Severide will face in the school fire incident. He found an online hate group for the school's principal to be a potential culprit. As the episode came to an end, viewers got to see a hooded individual set the principal's apartment building on fire. With Severide and Van Meter also present at the site during the incident, episode 8 may showcase how they will handle the crisis and whether they will manage to escape safely.

Vasquez's father was also released from jail unexpectedly in episode 7. While this upsets him deeply, its consequences may be explored ahead in the next episode. Chief Pascal also finds out that Engine 51 will be decommissioned, which would result in Mouch being removed permanently. This may be a prominent topic that will be picked up in episode 8.

From Kidd's return to updates on Herrmann's case, more unique moments may be expected to unfold in the next set of episodes this season.

Also read: Is Jake Lockett not in Chicago Fire season 14? His character's fate explored

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Watch Chicago Fire season 14 on NBC and Peacock.

Edited by Eeshna Dashottar