The Best Episodes Directed By Paul Mccrane

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Fault

   S7:E194/4/2006

   A manhunt ensues when Victor Paul Gitano, a recently released sex offender, kidnaps two children after killing the rest of their family. Benson and Stabler pursue Gitano only to find their own relationship challenged as both experience opportunities where they put their personal relationship ahead of their job. After having her throat slashed, Benson requests for a new partner when she hears what Stabler has to say about their relationship and their job.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - The First Symptom

   S11:E173/29/2023

   Mouch builds a classic firetruck model for the Deputy District Chief but needs some assistance from Gallo and Ritter. Brett and Violet encounter multiple victims with a strange set of symptoms. Cindy's chemotherapy results loom over the Herrmann family.

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   8.4/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Born Screaming

   S13:E81/7/2026

   Voight and the team work together to uncover the truth of the Bell case before more lives are lost.

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   8.3/10(12 votes)

   #4 - Crazy Love

   S11:E194/9/2015

   Upon realizing that Owen and Amelia have been seeing each other behind her back, Meredith comes down hard on her sister-in-law causing Amelia to rethink things. Meanwhile, Catherine springs into action when a man is brought into the hospital after his wife seeks revenge on his cheating ways.

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   8.3/10(6 votes)

   #5 - A Chicago Welcome

   S8:E132/5/2020

   The surprising arrival of a new fire truck brings both joy and chaos to members of Firehouse 51. Boden and Severide are asked to make peace with an old foe for the greater good. Brett receives family news while Foster plans a party with friends.

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   7.9/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Ties That Bind

   S6:E142/13/2019

   Upton and Burgess find themselves in a difficult situation when Intelligence tracks a cache of cop killer machine guns to a local gun show in Wisconsin.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #7 - Going Back

   S13:E194/29/2026

   Ruzek’s investigation into a mysterious VHS tape found in his father’s belongings has unexpected consequences, sending the Intelligence Unit scrambling to uncover the truth behind a cold case.

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   7.6/10(42 votes)

   #8 - House Training

   S3:E204/24/2007

   The doctors try to find what's wrong with a scam artist who collapses after her brain "freezes," but the case becomes personal for Foreman.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Firehouse 66

   S14:E164/1/2026

   Severide is forced to overcome obstacles at the firehouse. Cruz finds himself at a loss amid the new changes in his family.

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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Demons

    S12:E184/16/2025

    Voight and Chapman work together to uncover Deputy Chief Reid's shadow dealings as Reid assigns Intelligence to a carjacking case.

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11. 

    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #11 - You Choose

    S7:E111/16/2019

    Foster faces blowback after pointing out a doctor's oversight. Brett helps Casey look for a new apartment. Kidd prepares Tuesday the Dalmatian for the Fire Safety Dog Competition. A serious accusation is leveled against Severide.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - All the Dark

    S12:E83/27/2024

    A hazmat call at a dialysis center leads to a shocking discovery. Boden clashes with Paramedic Chief Robinson. Carver notices a concerning change in Gibson's behavior.

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    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Relief Cut

    S13:E122/5/2025

    Herrmann investigates the rise in missing fire hydrants and teams up with Kylie to track them down. Kidd's cousin comes to town, revealing surprising family history. Violet and Novak treat the victim of a birthday cake smash gone awry.

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14. 

    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Saved

    S5:E204/18/2018

    After Voight witnesses the kidnapping of a young woman with a mysterious connection to his past, Intelligence works to find a connection between her kidnapping and several bank robberies. Ruzek gets a tip that a grand jury has been summoned, putting Olinsky one step closer to standing trial for Bingham’s murder.

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Ride the Blade

    S13:E210/2/2024

    After Damon disobeys Kidd's orders on a call, he turns to Severide to protect him. Herrmann searches for the perfect scent to spice things up with Cindy.

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