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The Best Episodes of Chicago P.D. Season 5

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 1 - Reform
    8.3/10(636 votes)

    #1 - Reform

    S5:E1

    The district is in a state of change - Lindsay has moved to New York- and the CPD is under scrutiny about the corrupt nature of its institution. Under the watchful eye of the city, the team attempts to bust a gun deal that quickly turns dicey when innocent civilians and children get involved. Tension erupts when Chief brings in Denny Woods to review the shootout, and Halstead becomes a key player in the outcome of the case.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  2. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 2 - The Thing About Heroes
    8.2/10(590 votes)

    #2 - The Thing About Heroes

    S5:E2

    After a van explodes during a Chicago street festival, a Muslim patrol officer Frank Toma goes missing and evidence quickly piles up pointing to his involvement. Burgess - who helped train Toma - is desperate to prove his innocence, even if that means going against her superiors.

    Director:Rohn Schmidt
    Writer:John Dove

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  3. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 3 - Promise
    8.1/10(560 votes)

    #3 - Promise

    S5:E3

    When a young Latina woman is brutally murdered, Intelligence suspects she may have been working as a drug mule. With Antonio leading the case, the team's investigation takes them into the grim world of meat processing, and the discovery that there may be a different motive behind her death.

    Director:John Whitesell
    Writer:Timothy J. Sexton

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  4. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 4 - Snitch
    8.3/10(557 votes)

    #4 - Snitch

    S5:E4

    While investigating a drug-related homicide, Intelligence is stonewalled by the 'no-snitch' culture of the neighborhood. And Atwater discovers a personal connection to the case. Meanwhile, the police's own code of silence is put to the test when Upton is asked about Ruzek's rough altercation with a suspect.

    Director:Terry Miller
    Writers:Gavin Harris, Rick Eid

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  5. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 5 - Home
    8.5/10(556 votes)

    #5 - Home

    S5:E5

    When Intelligence busts a meth lab run by gang leader Marshall Carter, they uncover a re-homing scam in which children adopted from foreign countries are abandoned, then sold online. Meanwhile, Atwater struggles with the difficult decision about whether to move his siblings Jordan and Vinessa to a safer environment outside of Chicago.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Sharon Lee Watson

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  6. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 6 - Fallen
    8.0/10(550 votes)

    #6 - Fallen

    S5:E6

    A picture perfect family is shot dead in their home and the team goes in search of a drug dealer with a likely connection. Voight asks for the help of Vice Sergeant Sean McGrady who has an old beef with Upton. When McGrady turns up dead during the investigation, the case takes an unlikely turn.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writer:Gavin Harris

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  7. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 7 - Care Under Fire
    8.4/10(567 votes)

    #7 - Care Under Fire

    S5:E7

    In the wake of several gang-related child abductions, Intelligence must race against time to find a kidnapped boy. Owing to their swiftness and military precision, the team scours the VA records and tracks the suspects to a former Army Ranger. With his previous experience as a Ranger, Halstead convinces Voight to send him undercover to try and get information from inside.

    Director:Lily Mariye
    Writer:Gwen Sigan

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  8. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 8 - Politics
    8.1/10(535 votes)

    #8 - Politics

    S5:E8

    One of Voight's friends, Congressman Scott Graynor is found passed out in his hotel room with a dead Ukranian girl. When Intelligence discovers the murder is connected to a sting and Burgess' boyfriend is working with the Feds, Burgess must choose between compromising her case or her boyfriend's case.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Kinan Copen

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  9. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 9 - Monster
    8.5/10(562 votes)

    #9 - Monster

    S5:E9

    The death of Judge Tommy Wells' daughter puts Intelligence on the track of a pill mill spreading into the suburbs of Chicago and the doctor enabling it. Meanwhile, Voight discovers who's been leaking information from the 21st.

    Director:Valerie Weiss
    Writer:Timothy J. Sexton

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  10. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 10 - Rabbit Hole
    8.7/10(599 votes)

    #10 - Rabbit Hole

    S5:E10

    Halstead's partying with Camila unintentionally puts him in the middle of a drug-related homicide. He's forced to choose between loyalty to his unit and his girl. Meanwhile, Voight finally discovers the mole in his unit.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writers:Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan

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  11. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 11 - Confidential
    8.1/10(542 votes)

    #11 - Confidential

    S5:E11

    While trying to find the pimp, Intelligence stumbles on the women's shelter where he's scouting out girls. And Burgess moves the case forward with a series of confidential tips, but risks putting her informant in harm's way.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writers:Sharon Lee Watson, Rick Eid

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  12. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 12 - Captive
    8.6/10(580 votes)

    #12 - Captive

    S5:E12

    When Atwater disappears at the house of a convicted felon, the evidence doesn't look promising - with his belongings and his blood left behind. Intelligence rallies to rescue him before it's too late. And Atwater struggles for survival faced with not only his captor but also a difficult connection to his past.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Gavin Harris

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  13. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 13 - Chasing Monsters
    8.4/10(517 votes)

    #13 - Chasing Monsters

    S5:E13

    When a gang from El Salvador infiltrates Chicago, Intelligence works with a visiting detective to put an end to the crew's brutal tactics. Meanwhile, Antonio finds himself getting close to Salvadoran Detective Marcella Gomez and Voight learns that the body of his son's killer has been found.

    Director:Terry Miller
    Writer:John Dove

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  14. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 14 - Anthem
    8.0/10(540 votes)

    #14 - Anthem

    S5:E14

    When a basketball star is found murdered after an anti-police rally, Intelligence navigates a politically charged environment to track down the killer. To complicate matters further, Woods' daughter Brianna is tangled up in the case.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:Timothy J. Sexton

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  15. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 15 - Sisterhood
    8.4/10(526 votes)

    #15 - Sisterhood

    S5:E15

    Intelligence tracks down a vigilante killing rapists. The investigation hits home for Burgess, who begins to question if the men who attacked her sister truly paid for their actions.

    Director:Rohn Schmidt
    Writers:Rick Eid, Katherine Visconti

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  16. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 16 - Profiles (I)
    8.5/10(564 votes)

    #16 - Profiles (I)

    S5:E16

    Intelligence investigates a string of bombings targeting members of the media. Racing against a ticking clock, the team enlists Firehouse 51 to help examine the devices and prevent the next attack. The crossover continues on Chicago Fire S06E013 Hiding Not Seeking (II).

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Gwen Sigan

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  17. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 17 - Breaking Point
    8.0/10(503 votes)

    #17 - Breaking Point

    S5:E17

    When a prominent Alderman known for his urban revitalization efforts is killed, Intelligence looks into the corruption haunting his neighborhood. Meanwhile Olinsky feels pressure after receiving an ultimatum from Woods.

    Director:Terry Miller
    Writer:Sharon Lee Watson

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  18. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 18 - Ghosts
    8.2/10(560 votes)

    #18 - Ghosts

    S5:E18

    Upton brings back an old undercover identity to help take down a meth ring spearheaded by a former criminal contact. And with pressure from Woods mounting, Voight calls in a favor for Olinksy.

    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writer:Gavin Harris

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  19. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 19 - Payback
    8.3/10(490 votes)

    #19 - Payback

    S5:E19

    A string of stash house robberies lead back to an unlikely individual. Voight confronts a key witness in the Bingham investigation.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:John Dove

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  20. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 20 - Saved
    8.4/10(515 votes)

    #20 - Saved

    S5:E20

    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.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writer:Gwen Sigan

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  21. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 21 - Allegiance
    8.8/10(577 votes)

    #21 - Allegiance

    S5:E21

    Halstead and Atwater go under cover to prevent military-grade weapons from hitting the street; Voight calls in a favor to clear Olinsky's name for Bingham's murder.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writers:Rick Eid, Timothy J. Sexton

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  22. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 22 - Homecoming
    9.2/10(909 votes)

    #22 - Homecoming

    S5:E22

    Tensions run high as Intelligence seeks justice for Olinsky after he's stabbed in prison; Antonio's loyalty is put to the test; Woods looks to take down Voight once and for all. Season Finale.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writers:Rick Eid, Timothy J. Sexton

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Reform" is the best rated episode of "Chicago P.D." season 5. It scored 8.3/10 based on 636 votes. Directed by Eriq La Salle and written by Rick Eid, it aired on 9/27/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Thing About Heroes".