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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Chicago P.D. Season 13 Episode 12 - Missing
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Missing

    S13:E12

    Details about Imani's past emerge as the Intelligence Unit seeks the truth behind the sudden resurfacing of a decades-old missing child case.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:Gwen Sigan

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  2. Chicago P.D. Season 7 Episode 14 - Center Mass
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Center Mass

    S7:E14

    A homeless man's murder leads Intelligence to a criminal who has evaded capture for years. Rojas has a troubling experience with a young mentally ill man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 18 - Ghosts
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Chicago P.D. Season 6 Episode 5 - Fathers and Sons
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Fathers and Sons

    S6:E5

    While undercover, Ruzek discovers his father is working for a suspected drug dealer and is forced to ask the question: is his dad involved?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Chicago P.D. Season 8 Episode 1 - Fighting Ghosts
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Fighting Ghosts

    S8:E1

    The team responds to the shooting of a 5-year-old girl and must work the case while facing new obstacles that come from the heightened attention on police reform. Atwater is targeted by a group of officers who want to hurt him for standing against the blue wall. Voight questions whether he's cut out for a new form of policing as he manages oversight from the CPD's deputy superintendent.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Chicago P.D. Season 4 Episode 4 - Big Friends Big Enemies
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Big Friends Big Enemies

    S4:E4

    A car plows through a crowd outside of a concert venue and is followed by gunfire, sparking fears that it may be terror-related. Burgess spots Atwater's brother where he shouldn't be. The team works to bring peace to the community before more blood is shed.

    Director:Rohn Schmidt
    Writer:Gwen Sigan

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  7. Chicago P.D. Season 6 Episode 16 - The Forgotten
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #7 - The Forgotten

    S6:E16

    Voight and the Intelligence Unit focus all their effort and resources into investigating the disappearance of an exotic dancer who served as a long-time criminal informant for their team

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Gavin Harris

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  8. Chicago P.D. Season 8 Episode 15 - The Right Thing (1)
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #8 - The Right Thing (1)

    S8:E15

    Voight and the team pursue a ruthless crime ring whose business has hit close to home. As they dig deeper, the extent of the danger becomes more apparent. Deputy Superintendent Samantha Miller second-guesses her decisions.

    Director:Vincent Misiano
    Writers:Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan

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  9. Chicago P.D. Season 13 Episode 14 - Meant to Be
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Meant to Be

    S13:E14

    Burgess takes a rookie officer under her wing as the team investigates a volatile drug case.

    Director:Victor Macias
    Writer:Gavin Harris

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  10. Chicago P.D. Season 3 Episode 9 - Never Forget I Love You
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Never Forget I Love You

    S3:E9

    The discovery of a headless body in Lake Michigan points to Hank's mob connections. Roman risks everything to help a grieving mother.

    Director:Terry Miller
    Writers:Craig Gore, Tim Walsh

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  11. Chicago P.D. Season 4 Episode 12 - Sanctuary
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Sanctuary

    S4:E12

    After a female jogger is brutally murdered in the park, Rixton and Atwater arrive to see two suspects fleeing the scene. When the men make their way inside a church, the priest and parishioners gather outside to block law enforcement from entering. While investigating the case, Rixton gets caught in a lie with Voight.

    Director:John Hyams
    Writer:Timothy J. Sexton

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  12. Chicago P.D. Season 10 Episode 3 - A Good Man
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #12 - A Good Man

    S10:E3

    The team investigates a string of brutal pharmacy robberies, and Halstead connects with one of the victims about their Army careers. Upton suspects there is more to the story and confides in Voight.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writer:Scott Gold

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  13. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 4 - Now Is Always Temporary
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Chicago P.D. Season 2 Episode 14 - Erin's Mom
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Erin's Mom

    S2:E14

    Bunny comes to Lindsay concerned about a suspicious repeat customer at her husband’s rental company. This lead brings Intelligence into a case which robbery-homicide has been working for months.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writers:Craig Gore, Tim Walsh

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  15. Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 13 - Street Jesus
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Street Jesus

    S12:E13

    A mounting street war threatens a community-center project that Atwater is trying to get off the ground.

    Director:John Polson
    Writers:Rick Eid, Joe Halpin

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  16. Chicago P.D. Season 1 Episode 3 - Chin Check
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Chicago P.D. Season 3 Episode 22 - She's Got Us
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #17 - She's Got Us

    S3:E22

    Lindsay and Halstead respond to a shots fired call and discover one survivor: a young girl. Antonio and Olinsky investigate a "self help" group. Platt makes the case to Crowley for why Burgess and Roman should remain partners.

    Director:Lin Oeding
    Writer:Mike Weiss

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  18. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 13 - Chasing Monsters
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 17 - Breaking Point
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Chicago P.D. Season 5 Episode 20 - Saved
    7.0/10(7 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 6 Episode 18 - This City
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #21 - This City

    S6:E18

    With the threat of a gang war looming, Voight and Ray Price must organize a peace summit to end the bloodshed before more innocent people get hurt. Burgess evaluates her future with Blair.

    Director:Carl Seaton
    Writers:Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan

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  22. Chicago P.D. Season 8 Episode 13 - Trouble Dolls
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Trouble Dolls

    S8:E13

    The shocking murder of a young pregnant woman leads the team on a desperate hunt for the killer, revealing something even darker than expected. Burgess has to make a tough decision about Makayla.

    Director:John Polson
    Writer:Scott Gold

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  23. Chicago P.D. Season 9 Episode 16 - Closer
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Closer

    S9:E16

    When a young man is shot outside the Cárabo Bakery, the team works to connect the shooting to bakery owner Javier Escano, who has been under surveillance. Despite the increasing danger, Voight helps informant Anna Avalos get even closer to their target.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:Gwen Sigan

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  24. Chicago P.D. Season 10 Episode 2 - The Real You
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #24 - The Real You

    S10:E2

    When a convicted murderer hijacks a prison van, the team scrambles to find him and the abducted prison guard before it's too late. Burgess questions Ruzek's motives in a case, creating tension between the two.

    Director:Lisa Robinson
    Writer:Gavin Harris

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  25. Chicago P.D. Season 12 Episode 1 - Ten Ninety-Nine (1)
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #25 - Ten Ninety-Nine (1)

    S12:E1

    A month after Voight's close brush with death, Intelligence is overwhelmed with cases as they catch a high-stakes drug bust.

    Director:Chad Saxton
    Writer:Gwen Sigan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Missing" is the worst rated episode of "Chicago P.D.". It scored 6/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Chad Saxton and written by Gwen Sigan, it aired on 2/4/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Center Mass".