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The Best Episodes of Chicago P.D. Season 1

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 1 - Stepping Stone
    7.9/10(1240 votes)

    #1 - Stepping Stone

    S1:E1

    After a slew of brutal slayings, District 21, led by Sergeant Hank Voight go after a Columbian drug cartel cleaning house in Chicago. They discover D’Anthony who proves to be an asset in the investigation. At District, complicated histories and unit rivalries surface which could end up costing them one of their own. Meanwhile, Rookie Kyle Ruzek is pulled from the police academy by Olinski to join the team.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Matt Olmstead

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  2. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 2 - Wrong Side of the Bars
    8.1/10(1033 votes)

    #2 - Wrong Side of the Bars

    S1:E2

    Antonio’s son was kidnapped and he has a feeling the Columbian drug gang is to blame. Pulpo, the Columbian gang leader, is being held in jail and suggests his release may trigger the release of Diego. During the investigation, Halstead learns some new information about Lindsay. Voight offers Antonio a new approach to get information on Diego’s whereabouts.

    Director:Joe Chappelle
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

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  3. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 3 - Chin Check
    7.7/10(914 votes)

    #3 - Chin Check

    S1:E3

    Voight and team head to a house that’s been associated with a number of top gangs. Events at the search result in Ruzek, being encouraged to seek some counseling which may have lasting repercussions professionally and personally. Meanwhile Halstead’s temper rises when he comes in contact with some unwelcomed people from his past.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:David Hoselton

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  4. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 4 - Now Is Always Temporary
    7.8/10(875 votes)

    #4 - Now Is Always Temporary

    S1:E4

    More is learned about Halstead’s dislike of the Rodiger family and it’s family relationships all around as Olinsky shows a paternal side with his daughter Lexi in an attempt to protect her and as Voight’s trying to help his son who has recently been released from jail. Meanwhile the Intelligence Unit investigates a counterfeiting operation after discovering some high end cloth-like paper. Sergeant Platt sends Atwater and Burgess to arrest a hoarder where they discover more than just clutter.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Denitria Harris-Lawrence

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  5. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 5 - Thirty Balloons
    7.8/10(830 votes)

    #5 - Thirty Balloons

    S1:E5

    Atwater and Burgess are given a new patrol car, but are challenged with keeping it brand new. A run in with a psychotic woman leads the Intelligence Unit to discover a drug smuggling operation which has put several girl’s lives in peril. Voight’s overprotective act with Lindsay leads her right where he doesn’t want as she also helps to keep Justin out of trouble. Meanwhile on stakeout, things get tense between Olinsky and Ruzek as Olinski tries to teach him the finer points of surveillance.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writers:Craig Gore, Tim Walsh

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  6. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 6 - Conventions (II)
    8.1/10(867 votes)

    #6 - Conventions (II)

    S1:E6

    Voight and Antonio enlist the help of agents at the Special Victims Unit in New York, Fin and Rollins, to help track down the culprit of a series of rape/murders. Burgess has an opportunity to prove herself to Intelligence. Elsewhere Lindsay enlists the help of Halstead to act as her date for her high school reunion to get back at an old rival. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S15E15 Comic Perversion (I).

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Maisha Closson

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  7. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 7 - The Price We Pay
    7.9/10(803 votes)

    #7 - The Price We Pay

    S1:E7

    Voight's son may be involved with the Fitori murder case, intensifying tension between Antonio and Voight; Ruzek helps Burgess get retribution.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writers:Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

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  8. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 8 - Different Mistakes
    7.9/10(780 votes)

    #8 - Different Mistakes

    S1:E8

    Voight is assigned a new Internal Affairs handler, Stillwell who proves to be suspicious of Voight’s actions. During an investigation involving a gambling ring Voight is forced to work with his former partner from the Gang Unit, Shi. At the same time Halsted remains fixated on Lonnie Rodiger and enlists Jin’s help to gather more information. Meanwhile, Ruzek’s inflated ego leads Olinsky to take him down a peg and offer a great opportunity to Atwater.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:Bryan Gracia

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  9. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 9 - A Material Witness
    7.9/10(760 votes)

    #9 - A Material Witness

    S1:E9

    In responding to a call Atwater and Burgess discover a gunshot victim and the only witness is Lexi Olinsky. The shooting is tied to a Latin gang. To protect Olinsky’s daughter, Voight takes the case from the Gang Unit. Ruzek pulls up Burgess to help with an undercover mission that he hopes will help solve the case. Jon Seda, Sophia Bush, Jesse Lee Soffer, and Archie Kao also star.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Mike Batistick

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  10. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 10 - At Least It's Justice
    8.0/10(777 votes)

    #10 - At Least It's Justice

    S1:E10

    Halstead's badge is revoked when Lonnie Rodiger is found dead; Severide and Clarke find Dr. Elliot's torso; Sumner tries to prove herself; Lindsay shares a moment with Severide.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writers:Craig Gore, Tim Walsh

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  11. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 11 - Turn the Light Off
    8.0/10(769 votes)

    #11 - Turn the Light Off

    S1:E11

    Voight and the team discover a massacre, eight million in cash stolen and two wounded men in a clearing house. During questioning, one guy, Perko, provides some intel that is key to the case and leads Antonio to realize that two gangs were involved. Burgess steps up to help the unit and prove herself to Voight. Meanwhile, a softer light is cast on Platt when she enlists the help of Ruzek.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writer:David Hoselton

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  12. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 12 - 8:30 PM (II)
    8.3/10(843 votes)

    #12 - 8:30 PM (II)

    S1:E12

    The Intelligence Unit works to find the bombers. Even with government agencies in the mix, Voight and his team work the case from their own angles and connections. Lindsay and Antonio question doctors who handled the transplant surgery for an Ambassador from Syria, but no clues emerge. Olinsky gets some solid intel and the team work from there. It’s a race against time as they realize there may be additional bombs targeted to detonate. Meanwhile Burgess sits vigil for her niece whose life hangs in the balance. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S02E20 A Dark Day (I).

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 13 - My Way
    8.1/10(770 votes)

    #13 - My Way

    S1:E13

    Commander Perry notifies the Intelligence unit that Pulpo has been released to help track down a dangerous cartel leader. This doesn’t sit well with our team as he kidnapped one of their own and no love is lost between sides. Meanwhile, Ruzek gets some difficult news as a blast from Lindsay’s past comes back, giving us a glimpse at where she came from. Voight reminds her that she’s come too far to screw it up. At the same time we learn something about Jin that is bound to be a problem.

    Director:Karen Gaviola
    Writers:Matt Olmstead, Mike Batistick

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  14. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 14 - The Docks
    8.2/10(741 votes)

    #14 - The Docks

    S1:E14

    As Antonio’s life is now in question, Voight and Platt open up about their pasts. Jin is caught while tinkering with Voight’s computer and uses the only scapegoat possible to keep him in the clear. At the same time with Charlie back in town Lindsay realizes she’s going to have to come clean about a few things. Halstead finally gets answers he’s been wanting about Voight’s and Olinsky’s past.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writers:Craig Gore, Tim Walsh

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  15. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 15 - A Beautiful Friendship
    8.2/10(765 votes)

    #15 - A Beautiful Friendship

    S1:E15

    Atwater is settling into his new gig on intelligence as Antonio is relegated to desk duty while recovering. Lindsay finally realizes she has no way out and confides in Voight for help. Meanwhile Jin is confronted about his secret meetings with Stillwell.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Stepping Stone" is the best rated episode of "Chicago P.D." season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 1240 votes. Directed by Michael Slovis and written by Matt Olmstead, it aired on 1/8/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Wrong Side of the Bars".