Standing Up for What's Right: Chicago Fire "Welcome to Crazytown"/"Seeing Is Believing"

"Welcome to Crazytown"

When 51 is called during a hostage situation, a fire breaks out, and Kelly and Severide perform the Batman and Robin rescue. But during a high-stakes situation, Herrmann and a cop have a beef that doesn't go so well with Herrmann. The cop writes a report on Herrmann that might end his career.
Herrmann tries to make amends with the cop by apologizing and offering him a free beer at Molly's. But that didn't end so well with him. After talking to Severide about the situation, Severide was offered a job but turned down. But when Severide sees an opportunity that could help Herrmann, that is to take the job and make the report go away, which it did. 

Brett goes out for lunch but doesn't think it is a date, while everyone else thinks it is. When she went after having lunch, the guy was about to kiss her until she stopped him. Turning him down, she thought it was a friendly lunch outing, not a date. After using her method during a call, Casey bought her wine and told her that he's gonna bet money that she'll find that special someone.

Not to mention, Cruz is about to give his slamigan public marker to the wedding. After getting a spot by the bathroom, another firefighter had the same model. After getting everyone from 51 t-shirts, Cruz hoped they would come to support, and not only did they do so, but the firefighter's ripoff model broke down, and Cruz made a big sale. 

"Welcome to Crazytown" was a truly thrilling episode! The tension between Herrmann and Severide kept me on the edge of my seat. While Cruz's storyline brought some laughs, it also had a heartfelt message about the importance of teamwork—especially with the high stakes. As for Casey and Brett, they remind me of Manstead, even when they're in a different setting. All in all, I’d rate this episode an impressive 8.5 out of 10!

"Seeing Is Believing"

When Herrmann and the team go to a house fire, they learn that the fire was started by a lit candle that was too close to the couch. It just so happens that it happens to be made by the factory that killed Otis. Herrmann goes far and beyond to talk to the company's CEO and tell him that their products are dangerous.

Herrmann and 51 protested and met with the CEO outside the building. A week later, Herrmann had a plan and needed the 51 team's help: to show the CEO what their furniture could do near flames. Later that day, the CEO came down to show his respects to Otis with his kids and told Herrmann that things would change.

Severide begins his new job and looks into an arson case that turns out to be accidental. But it's his partner who could be an interesting tag team, even though she might have a crush on Casey. Stella had difficulty balancing work and her new training class session and even upset Casey during a call. While Foster needs money, Brett gives her the solution of being the bike instructor at the local spin cycle gym. Even though Foster was rough, she got the company to have signups that crashed their website.

"Seeing is Believing" was an absolutely fantastic and impactful episode! Herrmann truly shone as he confronted the mattress factory involved in Otis's tragic fate. The moment when Herrmann and the entire team from 51 stood defiantly in front of the company building was incredibly moving, and the scene where Herrmann spoke to the CEO, setting the couch ablaze, was just brilliant! Stella will find her rhythm in her new roles; it might initially feel overwhelming, but I have no doubts she'll rise to the occasion. Overall, I’d rate this episode an 8.5/10.

You can catch Chicago Fire on Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC.