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The Best Episodes Directed By Joe Chappelle

Every TV Episode Directed by Joe Chappelle Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Joe Chappelle Ratings Summary

"10-7" is the best rated episode directed by Joe Chappelle. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Ann Donahue. It aired on 5/23/2005 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Our Black Shining Prince".

  • 10-7
    9.0/102 votes

    #1 - 10-7

    Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/23/2005

    While investigating the murder of man hired to make dirty bombs that terrorists intend to set off in Miami, Horatio finds the bloody fingerprint of his brother, Raymond, who he believed to be dead. However, when Raymond's son is kidnapped, he emerges from deep undercover and the estranged brothers must work together to save the boy. Meanwhile, while processing a crime scene, an unknown assailant holds a gun to Calleigh's head and, after a deadly confrontation in her gun lab, she is left doubting that she can continue as a CSI.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Ann Donahue

  • Our Black Shining Prince
    9.0/102 votes

    #2 - Our Black Shining Prince

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2023

    Bumpy and Chin enlist Morgenthau's help to prevent Colombo and Battle from bringing in a shipment of heroin, guns, and cocaine. Stella must choose between Colombo and her father.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Chris Brancato

  • Middle Ground
    8.9/1033 votes

    #3 - Middle Ground

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2004

    "We don't need to dream no more." -- Stringer Bell The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization, though finding links to the top proves elusive. Stringer and Avon reflect on how far they've come, with each harboring plans for the future. Tipped by Burrell, Carcetti sees Amsterdam for himself and weighs the benefits against the political reality.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: George Pelecanos

  • I Am the Apocalypse
    8.8/109 votes

    #4 - I Am the Apocalypse

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/7/2015

    The Chicago fire team works seamlessly with Chicago Med personnel to help aid victims of a deadly gas leak, but things quickly take a turn for the worse when the hospital is suddenly forced into quarantine.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sky Is Falling
    8.8/109 votes

    #5 - The Sky Is Falling

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2016

    The team responds to a mass shooting; Casey investigates the missing money from the fund-raiser. Jimmy agrees to represent the firehouse in a boxing match against the Chicago PD's 21st District. Chili's behavior continues to be an issue for Brett.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Michael Brandt

  • All Roads Lead to Malcolm
    8.7/103 votes

    #6 - All Roads Lead to Malcolm

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2023

    When Battle's arrested, Bumpy must find a way to spring him and find the mole. Bumpy discovers that Malcolm X has more enemies than they thought.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Chris Brancato

  • Golden Parachute
    8.6/109 votes

    #7 - Golden Parachute

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2002

    Megan Donner returns to the CSI unit in time to work on a jet crash in the Everglades. While searching for survivors, they inexplicably discover a female victim found five miles from the crash site. When the only survivor says the woman opened the plane's hatch in order to commit suicide, Horatio is suspicious. The team must now recreate what happened on that fatal flight, especially when the pieces don't quite fit together.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Steven Maeda

  • A Dark Day (I)
    8.5/108 votes

    #8 - A Dark Day (I)

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2014

    Lt. Casey and Dawson volunteer to help at a charity run at Chicago Medical when a massive explosion sends Chicago into chaos. With one of their own missing in the blast, the firehouse is tested like never before. The crossover continues on Chicago P.D. S01E12 8:30 PM (II)

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: N/A

  • Late Editions
    8.4/1026 votes

    #9 - Late Editions

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2008

    "Deserve got nuthin' to do with it." - Snoop A promising lead makes Freamon's hard work worthwhile, although McNulty doesn't feel like a celebration. Michael is suspicious about his latest assignment;.Haynes gets fresh eyes to help with fact-checking. Namond's debating skills make Colvin proud. Davis points a finger at Levy and the courts. And Bubbles recounts a recent temptation overcome.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: David Simon

  • A Problem House
    8.4/108 votes

    #10 - A Problem House

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2013

    An arsonist targets Lt. Severide. Meanwhile, Station 51 is under scrutiny by Gail McLeod, a financial consultant for the city who is deciding if any firehouses should be closed. Mouch receives a visit from his Japanese girlfriend, Lt. Casey "celebrates the one-year anniversary of Andy's death, and Shay suspects Severide's paternity.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Michael Brandt

  • One Hundred
    8.4/108 votes

    #11 - One Hundred

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2016

    Lt. Casey and Dawson apply for permanent adoption of Louie, but quickly discover a hurdle. Firefighter-turned-medical student Jeff Clarke approaches Lt. Severide with an interesting proposition. With hopes of reinvigorating business at the bar, Otis convinces a skeptical Herrmann to throw a bash in celebration of the milestone 100th anniversary of Molly's, but not without complications.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Michael Brandt

  • You Promised
    8.4/1016 votes

    #12 - You Promised

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/4/2022

    Jimmy reaches his breaking point. Larry becomes suspicious. McCauley and Miller talk to an important person in Larry's life.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: N/A

  • Momentum Deferred
    8.3/1023 votes

    #13 - Momentum Deferred

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2009

    Olivia begins to regain her memories of her encounter with William Bell. Meanwhile, the "First Wave" tries to collect the head of their leader, and the traitor makes his move.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Zack Stentz

  • One Arrest
    8.3/1033 votes

    #14 - One Arrest

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2002

    "A man must have a code." - Bunk. Tipped off by the wire, Greggs, Herc, Carver and Freamon make a bust, but the incident makes Avon and Stringer suspicious, leading them to close shop in the Pit. Meanwhile, Bunk and McNulty look for another witness in the Gant slaying and hunt a suspect known as 'Mr. Bird.'

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Rafael Alvarez

  • The Place I Lie
    8.3/1018 votes

    #15 - The Place I Lie

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/28/2022

    Jimmy's mounting fear and paranoia compel him to provoke Larry. McCauley and Miller have a breakthrough. Larry's therapist grows concerned.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: N/A

  • The Day We Died
    8.2/1022 votes

    #16 - The Day We Died

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/2011

    As the thrilling third season propels to a climactic close, questions will be answered as Peter confronts his destiny and a beloved team member meets an untimely demise.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Jeff Pinkner

  • That's Got His Own
    8.2/1028 votes

    #17 - That's Got His Own

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 12/3/2006

    "That all there is to it?" - Bubbles While searching for the missing bodies, Freamon goes around the chain of command after being rebuked by Landsman. Carcetti finds that his promises of raises could be undermined by the school debt, forcing him to consider groveling before the Governor for money to pay it off. Colvin tries to keep his experimental class funded. Bubbles considers taking extreme measures to get rid of the man who continues to steal from him. Prez is concerned about Dukie's academic promotion. Omar orchestrates another big sting while Namond and Cutty get a first-hand taste of the "new" Michael. Carver's promise to look out for Randy ends up looking empty.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: George Pelecanos

  • Supply and Demand
    8.2/105 votes

    #18 - Supply and Demand

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/27/2005

    When a college student is beaten, shot to death and his apartment ransacked in what appears to be a drug-related hit, the team must track down his killers. After examining the evidence in the murdered student's apartment, the team finds traces of pure, unprocessed heroin and discovers that the victim had a female roomate who is now missing. Meanwhile, Stella's aggressive interrogation tactics with a witness threaten her police badge.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: N/A

  • All In
    8.2/105 votes

    #19 - All In

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 4/1/2008

    In the second part of the two part episodes, Horatio deals with his past and the rest of the team works to rescue Calleigh from kidnappers.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: N/A

  • Rhymes with Shout
    8.2/108 votes

    #20 - Rhymes with Shout

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2013

    When the shooting of a young girl happens in their neighborhood, Cruz and his brother, Leon are forced to think about the gang they have tried to escape. The battle between Chief Boden and McLeod continues to escalate and Isabella convinces Mills to dress up for a fancy gala. Meanwhile, Lt. Casey is sad Dawson won't be coming by as much now that his parental duties are over, Shay is fed up with the firehouse and digs in deeper with Devon and Zoya's visa is expiring, prompting her to come up with an idea.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Andrea Newman

  • Always
    8.2/109 votes

    #21 - Always

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2014

    Boden forces members of Firehouse 51 to pull themselves back together in the aftermath of a harrowing fire explosion. While Severide goes missing for one week too many, Casey works to track down his whereabouts. Newhouse brings some unexpected news regarding one of Mills’ relatives. Herrmann and Otis make some new goals regarding Molly’s.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Michael Brandt

  • The Nuclear Option
    8.2/109 votes

    #22 - The Nuclear Option

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2014

    Casey deals with the aftereffects of his sister's divorce announcement. Dawson and Mills get used to their new roles at Station 51. Brett ponders whether to leave Chicago. The Molly's crew works to get the food truck started.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Tim Talbott

  • Let It Burn
    8.2/108 votes

    #23 - Let It Burn

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2015

    Casey is placed in a dangerous situation while working undercover to bring down a trafficking ring being run out of Nesbitt's club. The squad's high turnover rate results in an unwelcome surprise for Severide. Dawson recognizes that her life is about to change. A new candidate makes an unusual first impression. Residents band together to protest a drug den in their neighborhood.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Michael Gilvary

  • The White Whale
    8.2/104 votes

    #24 - The White Whale

    Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/2019

    A serial arsonist cold case is reopened when Lt. Severide finds a connection to a recent salon fire. Firehouse 51 celebrates a retirement party.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Michael Gilvary

  • All Fall Down
    8.1/107 votes

    #25 - All Fall Down

    Season 8 Episode 24 - Aired 5/24/2010

    A serial killer taunts the CSIs by leaving them cryptic hints, and the longer it takes them to decode these puzzles, the higher the death toll rises, on the eighth season finale of CSI: MIAMI.

    Director: Joe Chappelle

    Writer: Marc Dube