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Chicago Fire season 8 episode 4

Infection (1)

 
A rare but deadly bacteria takes its toll on numerous victims around the city, leaving Chicago’s finest first responders to work together alongside the CDC to resolve the dangerous situation. Following a fire at a local university that ties into the outbreak, Severide has suspicions that something bigger is happening. [story continues on Chicago Med S05E04-Infection (2) and Chicago P.D. S07E04-Infection (3)]
 
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Chicago Fire / S08E04 : Infection (1)
Season 8, Episode 4 | Aired on October 16, 2019 | TV-14 | 42 min. | NBC
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  • Chicago Fire - Episode 1 - Sacred Ground
    Episode 1
    Sacred Ground
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 2 - A Real Shot in the Arm
    Episode 2
    A Real Shot in the Arm
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 3 - Badlands
    Episode 3
    Badlands
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 4 - Infection (1)
    Episode 4
    Infection (1)
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 5 - Buckle Up
    Episode 5
    Buckle Up
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 6 - What Went Wrong
    Episode 6
    What Went Wrong
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 7 - Welcome to Crazytown
    Episode 7
    Welcome to Crazytown
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 8 - Seeing Is Believing
    Episode 8
    Seeing Is Believing
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 9 - Best Friend Magic
    Episode 9
    Best Friend Magic
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 10 - Hold Our Ground
    Episode 10
    Hold Our Ground
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 11 - Where We End Up
    Episode 11
    Where We End Up
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 12 - Then Nick Porter Happened
    Episode 12
    Then Nick Porter Happened
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 13 - A Chicago Welcome
    Episode 13
    A Chicago Welcome
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 14 - Shut It Down
    Episode 14
    Shut It Down
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 15 - Off the Grid (1)
    Episode 15
    Off the Grid (1)
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 16 - The Tendency of a Drowning Victim
    Episode 16
    The Tendency of a Drowning Victim
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 17 - Protect a Child
    Episode 17
    Protect a Child
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 18 - I'll Cover You
    Episode 18
    I'll Cover You
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 19 - Light Things Up
    Episode 19
    Light Things Up
  • Chicago Fire - Episode 20 - 51's Original Bell
    Episode 20
    51's Original Bell

Chicago Fire season 8 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

The episode intertwines a dramatic outbreak of a flesh-eating bacteria in Chicago with personal narratives of the characters. As the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers game unfolds, a medical emergency at the tailgate party escalates into a city-wide health crisis. Investigations reveal connections to a university and a research lab, with suspicions pointing to a student, Stuart Anderson, as a potential spreader. Meanwhile, firefighter Joe Cruz faces a turning point in his relationship with Chloe. The episode concludes with a mix of unresolved medical mystery and emotional tension.

Full Episode S08E04 Recap

### Introduction to the Game Day - Football game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. - The scene captures the essence of Chicago's love for football and food, highlighting tailgaters with sausages on the grill. ### Pre-Game Cable Troubles - Characters Kevin and Jay experience issues with TV cable during pre-game. - There's a brief mention of Detective Burgess, who appears in a different scene. ### Tailgate Scene - Detective Burgess appears undercover at a tailgate party. - She interacts with Mama Garcia, who provides sweet corn tamales, and there's a casual mention of Hank Voight. ### Medical Emergency at Tailgate - A man at the tailgate suddenly experiences seizures and shows severe lesions on his legs. - Chicago firefighters and paramedics respond to the emergency, identifying the condition as necrotizing fasciitis. ### Hospital and Investigation - The man is taken to the hospital, where doctors discuss his unusual symptoms. - A police detective begins investigating the case, looking for identification and connections. ### Personal Moments and Oktoberfest Planning - A subplot involves personal relationships and plans for Oktoberfest, showcasing interactions among firehouse staff. ### Further Developments in the Medical Case - More cases of the flesh-eating bacteria are discovered, increasing concern. - The plot reveals connections to a university and a research lab funded by BRT Health Industries. ### Fire at the University - A fire breaks out at the university science building, leading to a major response from firefighters. - They discover that the fire may be connected to the flesh-eating bacteria outbreak. ### Investigation Deepens - Police investigation reveals that Stuart Anderson, a student connected to the outbreak, might be involved in spreading the bacteria. - Efforts to understand the spread and source of the infection intensify. ### Emotional Strains and Personal Decisions - Character Joe Cruz plans to propose to his girlfriend Chloe, but she expresses doubts about their relationship. ### Conclusion and Cliffhanger - The episode concludes with more questions than answers about the outbreak, Stuart Anderson's role, and the fire's connection to BRT Health Industries. - It leaves viewers in suspense about the outbreak's containment and future developments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What teams are playing in the football game at Soldier Field?

The Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers.

Who experiences issues with the TV cable during the pre-game?

Kevin and Jay.

Which character appears undercover at the tailgate party?

Detective Burgess.

What medical emergency occurs at the tailgate?

A man experiences seizures and shows severe lesions on his legs, later identified as necrotizing fasciitis.

What event are the firehouse staff planning for?

Oktoberfest.

What is the connection between the medical emergency and the university?

The outbreak of the flesh-eating bacteria is connected to a university and a research lab funded by BRT Health Industries.

Where does the fire break out in the episode?

At the university science building.

Who is suspected of being involved in spreading the bacteria?

Stuart Anderson, a student at the university.

What emotional decision does Joe Cruz face?

He plans to propose to his girlfriend Chloe, but she has doubts about their relationship.

What is the state of the outbreak at the end of the episode?

The outbreak is not contained, and there are more questions about its source and spread.

 
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