Fans of Chicago Fire can celebrate as Chief Wallace Boden is set to make his highly anticipated return to Firehouse 51. Following his brief absence, audiences have been keen to discover the timing and circumstances of when and why Boden is returning.
Here are all the details on Boden returning to Chicago Fire.
When is Eamonn Walker’s Wallace Boden returning in Chicago Fire Season 13 and why?
Actor Eamonn Walker will reprise his role as Chief Wallace Boden in Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 18, titled “Post-Mortem,” set to air on April 16, 2025.
In a recent statement to TV Line, showrunner Andrea Newman expressed the team’s excitement about welcoming back their cherished Chief Boden. She also characterized the episode as a distinctive and exhilarating chapter, highlighting the use of flashbacks and multiple viewpoints as Boden guides the team in unraveling the details surrounding the tragic incident. She continued, “A fantastic episode that will showcase our beloved Boden.”
Boden is searching for the truth in the upcoming Season 13 of Chicago Fire. He returns to Firehouse 51 to carry out a post-incident review of a house fire that led to a building collapse, trapping a firefighter inside.
Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker) departed from Firehouse 51 after Season 12. Soon, the Chicago Fire Department elevated him to Deputy Commissioner, and Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) replaced him. The new chief came on board in Season 13 as the new head of Firehouse 51.
Chicago Fire is a thrilling drama that captures the lives of firefighters, paramedics, and rescue workers at Firehouse 51 in Chicago. The series highlights their intense, high-stakes missions while diving into the team’s personal challenges and victories. With a committed group of individuals, the crew confronts life-and-death scenarios with courage and collaboration. In addition to the action, the show explores friendships, romantic relationships, and conflicts within the firehouse.
Chicago Fire airs on NBC, and previous seasons are available to stream on Peacock.
