Chicago Fire squad listen up! We have got some seriously hot news fresh off the press. Remember Chief Wallace Boden the heart and soul of Firehouse 51? Well get ready to cheer because Eamonn Walker is officially returning to Chicago Fire for a brand new episode! Yes you heard that right Boden is back and things are about to get interesting at 51 again.
Mark Your Calendars: Eamonn Walker Returns as Boden in Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode "Post-Mortem" on April 16
Dust off your CFD gear and set your DVRs because Eamonn Walker is making his grand return to Chicago Fire on Tuesday April 16th! He'll be reprising his beloved role as Wallace Boden but this time he is not just Chief of 51. Boden is back as First Deputy Commissioner of the whole Chicago Fire Department. Talk about moving up in the world!
In this special episode titled "Post-Mortem" Boden gets tasked by Commissioner Grissom to dive deep into a recent house fire. This wasn't just any fire though. This one was a real tragedy a house fire that collapsed with a firefighter trapped inside. Boden is on the case to run a full post-incident analysis. Expect some serious drama and intense investigation as Boden gets to work.
"A Thrill Ride Unlike Any We've Done Before": Showrunner Teases Boden's Return Episode Will Be a Must-Watch
Chicago Fire showrunner Andrea Newman is just as excited as we are about Boden's comeback. She even dropped some hints about what to expect in "Post-Mortem" and it sounds wild. Newman said "We’re so excited to have our beloved Chief Boden back and the episode titled 'Post-Mortem' is a thrill ride unlike any we’ve done before." Color us intrigued!
Newman teased that this episode will be told in a unique way. Get ready for "flashbacks and unique POVs" as Boden leads Firehouse 51 on a mission to figure out "the how who and why" behind this devastating fire and firefighter loss. It sounds like a real mystery is unfolding and Boden is the perfect person to unravel it all.
From Chief to Deputy Commissioner: Boden's Journey and Firehouse 51's New Chapter with Chief Pascal
For those who might need a little refresher Eamonn Walker's last appearance as a series regular was in the Season 12 finale. His character Boden got a major promotion moving up from Chief of Battalion 25 to Deputy Commissioner. It was a big career step for Boden but it meant leaving his everyday role at Firehouse 51 behind.
With Boden's promotion came a new leader for 51. Enter Chief Dom Pascal played by Dermot Mulroney. Pascal arrived at the start of Season 13 bringing a different style of leadership to the firehouse. It has been a season of changes at 51 with new faces and different dynamics but the core family is still there holding it down.
Will Boden and Pascal Clash? Fans are Eager to See How Boden's Return Shakes Things Up at Firehouse 51
Now that Boden is back even if just for one episode fans are buzzing about what this means for Firehouse 51. Will Boden and the new Chief Pascal see eye to eye? Pascal has been running things his way and Boden has always had a strong presence. Could there be some tension or friction between the two leaders? We can't wait to see how their interactions play out.
And what about Herrmann? Remember Boden wanted Herrmann to take over as Chief but things did not quite work out that way initially. Herrmann has now passed the captain's test and is moving up the ranks himself. Will Boden offer Herrmann some advice or guidance now that he is back? There are so many possibilities and fan theories swirling around Boden's return episode.
Don't Miss Eamonn Walker's Return as Chief Boden in Chicago Fire Season 13 Episode 18 "Post-Mortem"
Chicago Fire faithful get ready for an emotional and thrilling ride! Eamonn Walker's return as Chief Boden is set to be a major event and "Post-Mortem" sounds like an episode you absolutely cannot miss. Set your reminders tune in on April 16th and get ready for some classic Chicago Fire drama mystery and of course the return of a beloved character. Welcome back Chief Boden! Firehouse 51 just isn't the same without you.
Key Details: Eamonn Walker's Chicago Fire Return Episode
- Character: Wallace Boden (First Deputy Commissioner)
- Actor: Eamonn Walker
- Episode Title: "Post-Mortem" (Season 13 Episode 18)
- Air Date: Wednesday April 16
- Network: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock (next day)
- Plot: Boden investigates a house fire collapse that killed a firefighter using flashbacks and unique POVs.