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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 11 Episode 1 - Unpacking
    9.1/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Unpacking

    S11:E1

    Tasked with shadowing a crisis prevention team, Upton finds her approach to policing at odds with the team's mental health clinician. Voight stands by Upton as she continues to struggle in her personal life.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 16 - The Other Side (2)
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #2 - The Other Side (2)

    S8:E16

    Voight and the team muster all their expertise to bring down a deadly crime ring. Burgess finds herself in a dangerous situation.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 13 Episode 7 - Impulse Control
    8.7/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Impulse Control

    S13:E7

    Voight's suspicions ring true when a violent break-in steers the Intelligence Unit back to a chilling figure from a previous case.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 10 Episode 22 - A Better Place
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #4 - A Better Place

    S10:E22

    As Richard Beck's timeline for a deadly attack moves up and Samantha panics, Ruzek and the team scramble to get ahead of unprecedented disaster.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 10 Episode 1 - Let It Bleed
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Let It Bleed

    S10:E1

    Still reeling from the death of informant Anna, Voight faces a new threat as he tries to keep the neighborhood clean. New wrinkles develop in the Upton, Halstead and Voight dynamic. The team gets a new chief.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 13 Episode 13 - Reckoning (III)
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Reckoning (III)

    S13:E13

    An airfield emergency triggers a deeper mystery involving a passenger plane, propelling the Intelligence Unit into a high‑stakes pursuit of the culprit, all under the sharp eye of the FBI. The crossover begins on Chicago Fire S14E13 Reckoning (I) and Chicago Med S11E13 Reckoning (II).

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 11 Episode 13 - More
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #7 - More

    S11:E13

    As the monthslong investigation into the serial killer reaches its close, Voight must outsmart the offender in a race against the clock. Upton must make a vital decision.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 11 Episode 7 - The Living and the Dead
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - The Living and the Dead

    S11:E7

    An ongoing case hits close to home for Voight as Intelligence teams up with an SVU detective to track down a prolific offender.

    Director:Chad Saxton
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  9. undefined Season 9 Episode 13 - Still Water
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Still Water

    S9:E13

    While out for a jog, Upton witnesses a horrible car crash and risks her own life to save the passengers. After learning more about the victims, the team must track down the man responsible for the brutal crash.

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  10. undefined Season 13 Episode 1 - Consequences
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Consequences

    S13:E1

    Voight teams up with an unlikely ally to take a killer off the streets while fighting to bring his Intelligence unit back together.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 13 Episode 21 - Born or Made
    8.1/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Born or Made

    S13:E21

    When a key witness refuses to cooperate, the Intelligence Unit is forced to rethink their strategy to locate a fleeing suspect. Imani must confront her past before it's too late.

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    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 10 Episode 5 - Pink Cloud
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Pink Cloud

    S10:E5

    Upton's dogged pursuit of a missing teenage girl leads the team into a dark web of human trafficking. Chief O'Neal becomes involved with the unit's investigation when it becomes evident his son, Sean, has a connection to the missing girl.

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    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 11 Episode 4 - Escape
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Escape

    S11:E4

    Returning from furlough, Torres goes undercover in a tense and high-stakes drug trafficking case.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 12 Episode 22 - Vows
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Vows

    S12:E22

    Forced to cease operations while under investigation by Internal Affairs, Intelligence goes off-book to bring down Reid once and for all. Ruzek and Burgess consider delaying their nuptials amid the uncertainty.

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  15. undefined Season 13 Episode 5 - Miami
    7.9/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Miami

    S13:E5

    Atwater reunites with an old friend from his academy days after a bombing rocks downtown Chicago.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 8 Episode 4 - Unforgiven
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Unforgiven

    S8:E4

    A cop is murdered, and suspicion falls on someone who has been holding a grudge against the officer. Intelligence works hard to solve the case, but Deputy Superintendent Samantha Miller is hesitant to defend him until she knows the whole story.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 12 Episode 8 - Penance (2)
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Penance (2)

    S12:E8

    The unit learns the truth about a secret Torres has been keeping, as Deputy Chief Charlie Reid puts a focus on Intelligence.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - Instinct
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Instinct

    S8:E7

    After a series of deadly ambushes, the team goes undercover to bring down a dangerous new drug dealer who is determined to push out the competition. Ruzek's informant proves to be a loose cannon that could upset the whole operation.

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  19. undefined Season 9 Episode 22 - You and Me (2)
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #19 - You and Me (2)

    S9:E22

    After an explosion rocks the case, the team scrambles to finally take down Escano as everyone nears their breaking point.

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  20. undefined Season 10 Episode 9 - Proof of Burden
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Proof of Burden

    S10:E9

    After a shocking discovery, the team begins closing in on Sean O’Neal with every shred of evidence they can find. Determined to keep his son out of prison, Chief O’Neal hires a lawyer.

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    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 9 Episode 2 - Rage
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Rage

    S9:E2

    Officer Kim Burgess fights for her life as the team scrambles to find her kidnapper. Dep. Supt. Sam Miller is desperate to find her son's killer. Voight and Upton deal with the aftermath of their deadly decision. Ruzek struggles with the pressure of the situation.

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    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 9 Episode 7 - Trust Me
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Trust Me

    S9:E7

    As the team works to bring down a drug ring, Voight builds trust with a new informant. However, it soon becomes clear she has a plan of her own.

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    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 11 Episode 9 - Somos Uno
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Somos Uno

    S11:E9

    Torres' personal involvement with an informant jeopardizes his safety and threatens to expose an undercover operation.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 12 Episode 5 - Water and Honey
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Water and Honey

    S12:E5

    In the midst of a momentous rainstorm, Intelligence lends support to Officer Cook when she and her partner disagree about an investigation.

    Director:Chad Saxton
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  25. undefined Season 12 Episode 17 - Transference
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Transference

    S12:E17

    The search for the suspect in a shooting uncovers a surprising personal connection to Atwater and Val, raising questions about their relationship status.

    Director:Chad Saxton
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Chad Saxton Ratings Summary

"Unpacking" is the best rated episode directed by Chad Saxton. It scored 9.071/10 based on 14 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/17/2024 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Other Side (2)".