The Best Episodes of The Chief Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   5.9/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Crash Course

   S1:E14/20/1990

   Newly appointed Eastland Police Chief Constable John Stafford is asked to provide police support to a prison where warders have gone on strike in protest at staff shortages.

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:Gerard Macdonald

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:Gerard Macdonald
2. 

   6.4/10(8 votes)

   #2 - Daydreamer

   S1:E24/27/1990

   As the new Chief Constable, Stafford faces opposition from all sides, and numerous challenges to his authority. The accusation of being soft over the weeding of Special Branch files presents just one...

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:Jeffrey Caine

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:Jeffrey Caine
3. 

   7.0/10(7 votes)

   #3 - Call Sign Bravo

   S1:E35/4/1990

   Stafford creates fruther controversy when he intercepts Special Branch papers en route to MI5. Anne, meanwhile, is determined to clear her husband's name following their son's drug bust.

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:Jeffrey Caine

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:Jeffrey Caine
4. 

   6.8/10(6 votes)

   #4 - The Great Escape

   S1:E45/11/1990

   Stafford must find a solution to the vigilante groups that are emerging in response to a new social menace – crack cocaine.

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:Jeffrey Caine

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:Jeffrey Caine
5. 

   6.8/10(6 votes)

   #5 - Ring O' Ring O' Roses

   S1:E55/18/1990

   A drugs raid goes wrong, and militant university students challenge Stafford's authority.

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:James Fielding

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:James Fielding
6. 

   0.0/10(0 votes)

   #6 - For Whom the Bell Tolls

   S1:E65/25/1990

   Stafford's conflict with the Home Office reaches crisis point – and threatens to end his career.

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:James Fielding

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Brian Farnham

   Writer:James Fielding
TRENDING NOW
The 20 BEST Episodes of The Chief
READ