What happened to Mouch on Chicago Fire?

Chicago Fire season 11 ended with Mouch flatlining, signaling that he was medically dead for some time . However, his return in season 12 indicates how his rough road to recovery led to him still being able to do his job.

What movies did Randall Mcholland play in?

He has worked semi-regularly since, including roles in such films as "Ali," "Road to Perdition," "Stranger Than Fiction," "Public Enemies" and, perhaps most recognizably, as the killer who provokes Gerard Butler's vengeance in "Law Abiding Citizen."

Why is Mouch called Mouch?

What does "Mouch" stand for? Mouch's nickname was inspired by his affinity for kicking back and watching television on the station's couch , prompting the firefighters of the 51 to tease that he had become "half-man, half-couch."

Is Mouch coming back in season 12?

Losing Mouch to an unexpected injury would be devastating, but the set image confirms his return in season 12 .

Mouch survives a near-death experience and goes through rehab in season 12, resulting in a renewed outlook on life. Despite considering retirement , Mouch continues to contribute to Firehouse 51 and won't be leaving the force this year.

Who is leaving Chicago Fire 2024?

Four characters will be exiting the One Chicago shows in 2024, including Will Halstead, Sylvie Brett, Blake Gallo, and Hailey Upton.

Is Josh Randall married?

Claire Rankin Josh Randall / Spouse (m. 2000–2013)

Who played Jake in scrubs?

Josh Randall (born January 27, 1972) is an American television actor. He is best known for his role as Dr. Mike Burton in the NBC sitcom Ed and the recurring guest role of Jake in Scrubs in 2005.

Is Sylvie leaving Chicago Fire?

'Chicago Fire' actress Kara Killmer, who plays Sylvie Brett, exits show .

Does Mouch ever meet his daughter?

Later, Mouch meets his biological daughter, Lizzie. Scott, April and Kelly meet for breakfast without Kelly or April knowing each other would be there.

Why is Brian's nickname Otis in Chicago Fire?

Prior to Mills' assignment in the pilot, Otis was the latest candidate to be assigned to 81. He was routinely assigned to work elevators, and his nickname "Otis" came from the Otis Elevator Company . He became the driver after Joe Cruz transferred to Squad 3.

Why did Severide leave Chicago Fire?

Why did Severide leave on Season 12 of Chicago Fire? After being sent a thrilling case file on a serial arsonist based in Arizona, Stella couldn't help but give Severide her blessing to take another leave of absence , leaving Joe Cruz (Joe Miñoso) as interim Lieutenant of Squad 3.

Did Mouch meet his son?

After learning that his anonymous sperm donation years ago suddenly wasn't so anonymous, Mouch (Christian Stolte) chickened out from meeting his kid at the last minute . In this exclusive sneak peek from Tuesday's new episode (10/9c, NBC), Emmett comes to Firehouse 51 to (finally) meet him face-to-face.

Why is Brett leaving Chicago Fire season 11?

Sylvie Brett and Matthew Casey got married in Season 12 The good news: She and Casey were engaged. The bad news: After their Windy City wedding, Brett was leaving 51 to move to Portland with Casey. Brett delivered the news after Randall "Mouch" McHolland (Christian Stolte) asked for details about the wedding.

Randall McHolland (2024)

Randall McHolland (also known as Randy or Mouch) is a veteran firefighter and an engineer with the Chicago Fire Department, a union rep, and is currently assigned as the driver of Truck 81 at Firehouse 51. He is portrayed by Christian Stolte.

1 Personal life
2 Career
3 Further info
- 3.1 Season 1
- 3.2 Season 2
- 3.3 Season 3
- 3.4 Season 4
- 3.5 Season 5
- 3.6 Season 6
- 3.7 Season 8
- 3.8 Season 9
- 3.9 Season 10
4 Memorable Quotes
5 Notes and Trivia
6 Gallery
7 Appearances
- 7.1 Crossover Appearances
  - 7.1.1 Chicago Med
  - 7.1.2 Chicago P.D.
8 References

Personal life[]

When McHolland was young, his father would always travel for work but always sent postcards. Randy has kept and treasured this postcards all of his life. He has a biological daughter himself - Lizzie but she has almost no contact with Randy as he was just a sperm donor and not actually involved in any of her life. However they later made contact and it is implied that they may be on good terms now. Randall is married to Trudy Platt; a desk sergeant with the Chicago Police Department. They met at Boden's wedding and began dating not long after.^[1]

His nickname "Mouch" comes from the firefighters he worked with, stating that he is always on the couch watching television so he is half-man and half-couch.

Career[]

McHolland has been a firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department for the majority of his adult life. He is also the President of the Firefighter's Union and a union representative so has responsibility to liaise with the Chicago Fire Department with any issues that their firefighters or paramedics have and he also accompanies and advises staff with disciplinary meetings.

Further info[]

Season 1[]

Mouch is seen taking Japanese lessons. He ends up meeting a woman by the name of Mari online. She is from Japan and comes to visit Mouch in A Hell of a Ride and leaves in A Problem House. Mouch says he will try to visit her, but this never happens and they end up breaking up.

Mouch tries to meet a lady via GoldenOldeez.com off of the advice of Leslie Shay, but his dates don't end up working out.

During Fireworks, he is dismayed that Shay and Dawson discover his past as a sperm donor. He explains to Shay of how his cousin and wife used artificial insemination to conceive a daughter while telling them his reason was for the cash.

Season 2[]

In Real Never Waits, Mouch meets Trudy Platt at Chief Boden's wedding, and they seem to hit it off.

Season 3[]

In Chopper, Mouch is approached by Herrmann, who informs him of Cruz being a zumba dance instructor. Despite Herrmann swearing him to secrecy, Mouch tells Capp and Newhouse before the secret is known to everyone in the house. Mouch and the others sign up for Cruz's class to see it for themselves and are amused to see Cruz surprised at seeing them. When Cruz nearly cancels, Casey encourages him before the class starts and the squad enjoy themselves.

During Red Rag the Bull, he is contacted by a sperm bank who tell him that because of a mishap some of his children may know his identity, Soon enough a young man, claiming that he is his son calls him. He is shocked and goes to meet with him, but backs out.

In Forgive You Anything, the young man Emmett goes to meet him at the house. However, Emmett reveals that he is not his child, but his sister Lizzie is and he only wanted to meet him so to get a read on him before introducing him. He explains that he sees him as a coward for not bothering to show up. After some coaxing from Trudy Platt, Boden, and Herrmann, he faces Emmett and begs him to let him meet Lizzie, with the latter giving him Lizzie's number. That night, Mouch meets his daughter and they share a tearful embrace.

Season 4[]

Trudy Platt and Mouch get married in On the Warpath.

Season 5[]

Towards the end of the season, Mouch considers retiring from the fire department. In the Season 5 finale, Mouch, trapped inside a burning factory, collapses after seemingly having a heart attack.

Season 6[]

In the season premiere, he survives the factory fire and delivers a moving speech about how close he came to "walking off of this job". He treasures the time that he has with his brothers and sisters at 51 after he realizes he has not had enough time with them and Trudy Platt. He hopes he will never have to look down that dark tunnel ever again. In wake of his heart attack, he strives to be fitter and so signs the whole second shift up for a Firefighter's Muster.

Season 8[]

Mouch and Trudy Platt buy Otis’s share of Molly’s, with Mouch asking if this entitles him to free beer.

In 51's Original Bell, Mouch is at the station when Violet comes to confront Gallo. He and the others eavesdrop on their conversation, knowing the drama would be funny. They watch surprised when Violet is taken aback by Gallo making an impromptu marriage proposal. After she leaves, he and the other firefighters question the embarrassed Gallo about what he was thinking. He is at Molly's when Severide and Casey bring Capp from the hospital, where he and Herrmann welcome him back by teasing him.

Season 9[]

In Smash Therapy, Mouch comes under fire when Casey is nearly injured due to the faulty mechanics of the aerial ladder that Mouch was operating. Casey gives him the cold shoulder as he attempts to find out what could’ve caused it, but Herrmann does his own investigation and finds out what really happened - there were supposed to be repairs done to the ladder, but Assistant Deputy Commissioner Jerry Gorsch (being an empty rank and thus severely unqualified for his job) never made the call. This reveals Mouch was not at fault and Casey apologizes to him. Mouch thanks Hermann for his actions.

During Funny What Things Remind Us, Truck 81 responds to a call and saves a woman. To his dismay, however, he is reunited with his rival Chuck Rutledge. This reignites their old feud with both playing pranks on the other, much to the amusem*nt of both of their squads. However Chuck ultimately wins the prank war when he has his old friend ring donuts down from a helicopter in front of the 51 squad. Realizing that he cannot top that, Mouch accepts defeat.

Season 10[]

Mouch was able to convince PFC Evan Hawkins to get Brett a jumpstart on the Paramedicine program and has aided her in the endeavor.

Memorable Quotes[]

“How far would you go for the ones you love? How far have you gone?”

Notes and Trivia[]

He studied Japanese.^[2]
He has a personal vendetta against Canada, due to being made fun of after falling victim to an immigration scam.^[2]
He is the same age as Herrmann.
It is unknown whether he and his daughter have connected.
Besides Boden, Herrmann and Cruz, Mouch is one of the few firefighters to have a wife and child.
He has an ongoing feud with fellow firefighter Chuck Rutledge, who refers to him by his last name.
He apparently got a tattoo with his wife’s name on his buttock after losing a bet.
He has been secretly storing his bagpipes at the firehouse in a locker with the name "Baggs" on it ever since he got married. (One Crazy Shift)
He is a second-generation Scottish-American. (One Crazy Shift)
His dream and self-claimed "birth right" is playing bagpipes in the band "Pipes and Drums". (One Crazy Shift)
He accidentally sold Sylvie Brett's cat Veronicat at the firehouse yard sale, but she appreciated it. (What Comes Next)
He, Herrmann and Boden are the three veterans at Firehouse 51.

Gallery[]

Appearances[]

Season 1
Pilot	Mon Amour	Professional Courtesy	One Minute	Hanging On
Rear View Mirror	Two Families	Leaving the Station	It Ain't Easy	Merry Christmas, Etc.
God Has Spoken	Under the Knife	Warm and Dead	A Little Taste	Nazdarovya!
Viral	Better to Lie	Fireworks	A Coffin That Small	Ambition
Retaliation Hit	Leaders Lead	Let Her Go	A Hell of a Ride

Season 2
A Problem House	Prove It	Defcon 1	A Nuisance Call	A Power Move
Joyriding	No Regrets	Rhymes with Shout	You Will Hurt Him	Not Like This
Shoved In My Face	Out With a Bang	Tonight’s the Night	Virgin Skin	Keep Your Mouth Shut
A Rocket Blasting Off	When Things Got Rough	Until Your Feet Leave the Ground	A Heavy Weight	A Dark Day
One More Shot	Real Never Waits

Season 3
Always	Wow Me	Just Drive the Truck	Apologies Are Dangerous	The Nuclear Option
Madmen and Fools	Nobody Touches Anything	Chopper	Arrest in Transit	Santa Bites
Let Him Die	Ambush Predator	Three Bells	Call It Paradise	Headlong Toward Disaster
Red Rag the Bull	Forgive You Anything	Forgiving, Relentless, Unconditional	I Am the Apocalypse	You Know Where to Find Me
We Called Her Jellybean	Category 5	Spartacus

Season 4
Let It Burn	A Taste of Panama City	I Walk Away	Your Day Is Coming	Regarding This Wedding
2112	Sharp Elbows	When Tortoises Fly	Short and Fat	The Beating Heart
The Path of Destruction	Not Everyone Makes It	The Sky is Falling	All Hard Parts	Bad for the Soul
Two T's	What Happened to Courtney?	On the Warpath	I Will Be Walking	The Last One for Mom
Kind of a Crazy Idea	Where the Collapse Started	Superhero

Season 5
The Hose or the Animal	A Real Wake-Up Call	Scorched Earth	Nobody Else Is Dying Today	I Held Her Hand
That Day	Lift Each Other	One Hundred	Some Make It, Some Don’t	The People We Meet
Who Lives and Who Dies	An Agent of the Machine	Trading in Scuttlebutt	Purgatory	Deathtrap
Telling Her Goodbye	Babies and Fools	Take a Knee	Carry Their Legacy	Carry Me
Sixty Days	My Miracle

Season 6
It Wasn't Enough	Ignite on Contact	An Even Bigger Surprise	A Breaking Point	Devil's Bargain
Down Is Better	A Man's Legacy	The Whole Point of Being Roommates	Foul is Fair	Slamigan
Law of the Jungle	The F Is For	Hiding Not Seeking	Looking for a Lifeline	The Chance to Forgive
The One That Matters Most	Put White on Me	When They See Us Coming	Where I Want to Be	The Strongest Among Us
The Unrivaled Standard	One for the Ages	The Grand Gesture

Season 7
A Closer Eye	Going to War	Thirty Percent Sleight of Hand	This Isn't Charity	A Volatile Mixture
All the Proof	What Will Define You	The Solution to Everything	Always a Catch	Inside These Walls
You Choose	Make This Right	The Plunge	It Wasn't About Hockey	What I Saw
Fault in Him	Move a Wall	No Such Thing as Bad Luck	Until the Weather Breaks	Try Like Hell
The White Whale	I'm Not Leaving You

Season 8
Sacred Ground	A Real Shot in the Arm	Badlands	Infection, Part I	Buckle Up
What Went Wrong	Welcome to Crazytown	Seeing Is Believing	Best Friend Magic	Hold Our Ground
Where We End Up	Then Nick Porter Happened	A Chicago Welcome	Shut It Down	Off the Grid
The Tendency of a Drowning Victim	Protect a Child	I'll Cover You	Light Things Up	51's Original Bell

Season 9
Rattle Second City	That Kind Of Heat	Smash Therapy	Funny What Things Remind Us	My Lucky Day
Blow This Up Somehow	Dead of Winter	Escape Route	Double Red	One Crazy Shift
A Couple Hundred Degrees	Natural Born Firefighter	Don't Hang Up	What Comes Next	A White-Knuckle Panic
No Survivors

Season 10
Mayday	Head Count	Counting Your Breaths	The Right Thing	Two Hundred
Dead Zone	Whom Shall I Fear?	What Happened at Whiskey Point?	Winterfest	Back with a Bang
Fog of War	Show of Force	Fire Cop	An Officer With Grit	The Missing Piece
Hot and Fast	Keep You Safe	What's Inside You	Finish What You Started	Halfway to the Moon
Last Chance	The Magnificent City of Chicago

Crossover Appearances[]

Chicago Med[]

S1E5 Malignant
S2E4 Brother's Keeper

Chicago P.D.[]

References[]

↑ Episode: Real Never Waits
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Episode: Leaving the Station

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Randall McHolland, portrayed by Christian Stolte, is a notable figure in the Chicago Fire Department. He serves as the driver of Truck 81 at Firehouse 51, showcasing his hands-on experience and commitment to the firefighting profession. McHolland's role extends beyond his firefighting duties; he also holds the position of President of the Firefighter's Union, signifying his leadership and responsibility in addressing issues concerning firefighters and paramedics.

Intriguingly, McHolland's personal life adds depth to his character. His nickname "Mouch" originates from his reputation for spending considerable time on the couch watching television, a humorous anecdote shared by his fellow firefighters. McHolland has a unique family background, having kept and cherished postcards sent by his father during his childhood. Notably, he is married to Trudy Platt, a desk sergeant with the Chicago Police Department, and they met at Chief Boden's wedding.

One distinctive aspect of McHolland's personal life involves his relationship with his daughter, Lizzie, whom he initially had almost no contact with, as he was a sperm donor. However, their connection evolves over time, reflecting the complexities of his personal journey. McHolland's character development is a testament to the narrative richness found in the Chicago Fire series.

Now, delving into the provided information, we see a detailed breakdown of McHolland's character across multiple seasons:

1. Personal life:

McHolland's family background, including his father's postcards and his relationship with his daughter, Lizzie.
His marriage to Trudy Platt, a desk sergeant with the Chicago Police Department.

2. Career:

McHolland's extensive career as a firefighter in the Chicago Fire Department.
His role as the President of the Firefighter's Union and union representative, emphasizing his involvement in addressing issues within the department.

3. Further info (Season-wise details):

Season-specific details, such as McHolland taking Japanese lessons and his relationships.
Notable events, like McHolland's heart attack scare and his marriage to Trudy Platt.

4. Memorable Quotes:

A glimpse into McHolland's character through memorable quotes, offering insight into his perspective on life and duty.

5. Notes and Trivia:

Various intriguing details about McHolland, including his study of Japanese, personal vendetta against Canada, ongoing feud with Chuck Rutledge, and his role as one of the few firefighters with a wife and child.

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