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The Best Episodes of Chicago P.D. Season 5

Every episode of Chicago P.D. Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chicago P.D. Season 5!

A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all on the line to serve...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:NBC

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Reform" is the best rated episode of "Chicago P.D." season 5. It scored 8.2/10 based on 584 votes. Directed by Eriq La Salle and written by Rick Eid, it aired on 9/27/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Thing About Heroes".

  • Reform
    8.2/10584 votes

    #1 - Reform

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2017

    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

  • The Thing About Heroes
    8.2/10535 votes

    #2 - The Thing About Heroes

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2017

    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

  • Promise
    8.1/10509 votes

    #3 - Promise

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2017

    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

  • Snitch
    8.3/10507 votes

    #4 - Snitch

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2017

    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

    Writer: Rick Eid, Gavin Harris

  • Home
    8.5/10502 votes

    #5 - Home

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2017

    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

  • Fallen
    8.0/10508 votes

    #6 - Fallen

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2017

    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

  • Care Under Fire
    8.4/10520 votes

    #7 - Care Under Fire

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2017

    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

  • Politics
    8.1/10491 votes

    #8 - Politics

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2017

    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

  • Monster
    8.5/10515 votes

    #9 - Monster

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2017

    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

  • Rabbit Hole
    8.7/10549 votes

    #10 - Rabbit Hole

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/2018

    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

    Writer: Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan

  • Confidential
    8.1/10499 votes

    #11 - Confidential

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2018

    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

    Writer: Rick Eid, Sharon Lee Watson

  • Captive
    8.6/10535 votes

    #12 - Captive

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/17/2018

    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

  • Chasing Monsters
    8.4/10473 votes

    #13 - Chasing Monsters

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/2018

    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

  • Anthem
    8.0/10498 votes

    #14 - Anthem

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/7/2018

    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

  • Sisterhood
    8.4/10483 votes

    #15 - Sisterhood

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/28/2018

    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

    Writer: Rick Eid, Katherine Visconti

  • Profiles (I)
    8.5/10521 votes

    #16 - Profiles (I)

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/7/2018

    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

  • Breaking Point
    8.0/10464 votes

    #17 - Breaking Point

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/14/2018

    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

  • Ghosts
    8.2/10517 votes

    #18 - Ghosts

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 3/21/2018

    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

  • Payback
    8.2/10452 votes

    #19 - Payback

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/11/2018

    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

  • Saved
    8.4/10474 votes

    #20 - Saved

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 4/18/2018

    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.

    Director: Paul McCrane

    Writer: Gwen Sigan

  • Allegiance
    8.8/10529 votes

    #21 - Allegiance

    Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/2018

    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

    Writer: Rick Eid, Timothy J. Sexton

  • Homecoming
    9.2/10843 votes

    #22 - Homecoming

    Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2018

    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

    Writer: Rick Eid, Timothy J. Sexton