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The Best Episodes of The Chief Season 1

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Chief Season 1 Episode 3 - Call Sign Bravo
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  2. The Chief Season 1 Episode 5 - Ring O' Ring O' Roses
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Brian Farnham
    Writer:James Fielding

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  3. The Chief Season 1 Episode 4 - The Great Escape
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    S1:E4

    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

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  4. The Chief Season 1 Episode 6 - For Whom the Bell Tolls
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Brian Farnham
    Writer:James Fielding

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  5. The Chief Season 1 Episode 2 - Daydreamer
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  6. The Chief Season 1 Episode 1 - Crash Course
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Call Sign Bravo" is the best rated episode of The Chief season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 9 votes. Directed by Brian Farnham and written by Jeffrey Caine, it aired on May 4, 1990.