At the time of his exit, the actor explained, “I realized I’ve been doing TV for a long time. Spencer had starred on the firefighter drama since its 2012 debut and was one of six remaining series regulars from the first season. Since then, he has continued to have an off-screen, long-distance relationship with Sylvie Brett (who took an extended leave from her job to spend time with her boyfriend). Spencer departed the series in the 200th episode, when his character Casey decided to move to Oregon to take care of his late best friend Andy Darden’s sons. “It’s going to be a very beautiful thing on the set to see that face up here. Inside Line: Scoop on Chicago Fire Return and Moreįilming on the season finale has yet to begin, “but I can tell you that everybody is dying to see Jesse. Charlie Barnett Reflects on Chicago Fire Dismissal: 'It Broke Me For a Long Time'