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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Fathers and Sons
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Fathers and Sons

    S3:E12

    The team rushes to track down two doctors abducted by a desperate father willing to do anything to save his son. Also, Jubal's uncertainty in his family life affects his judgement during the hostage situation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Hero's Journey
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Hero's Journey

    S5:E1

    The team pivots when their sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal broker leads them to discover that the device is already in the wrong hands. Also, Jubal’s promise to be present at his son’s birthday party is put to the test as the case continues to heat up.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Safe Room
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Safe Room

    S2:E16

    After the police ignore a desperate father's plea for help, he abducts a billionaire's daughter and holds her hostage in a near-impenetrable safe room until his own missing child is returned to him. Also, Jubal puts his hostage negotiation skills to the test.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Victim
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Victim

    S5:E4

    The team investigates a series of brutal assaults; OA hides information about his own mugging.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Short Squeeze
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Short Squeeze

    S3:E13

    When the CEO of a major brokerage firm is shot and killed while surrounded by protesters, the team looks into who had the most to lose from his company's perceived manipulations. Also, Scola's previous Wall Street career and the reasons he left come to light as the financial details of the case begin to unfold.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Fortunate Son
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Fortunate Son

    S5:E9

    A teen shows up at FBI headquarters with a large bag of fentanyl, seeking the team's protection from the men who shot his father; Nina goes to Scola with a proposal he is hesitant to accept.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Heroes
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Heroes

    S5:E11

    The team jumps into action when analyst Kelly Moran is taken hostage.

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    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  8. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Unforeseen
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Unforeseen

    S6:E6

    After multiple people are targeted and killed with a poisonous gas in broad daylight, the team races to find the killer, who they believe is tied to an eco-terrorist plot. Meanwhile, Maggie continues to explore motherhood.

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    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Best Laid Plans
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Best Laid Plans

    S6:E9

    When a retired FBI agent is tortured and killed while working a security job, Scola and Nina go undercover as a married couple deep in the diamond game as the team tries to find out who is responsible. During the course of his and Nina's dangerous assignment, Scola is plagued by the possibility that their son Doug could end up parentless.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Ring of Fire
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Ring of Fire

    S6:E13

    The Somalian terrorist group behind the death of Agent Hobbs resurfaces, sending the team on a chase to take them down for good.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Invisible
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Invisible

    S1:E16

    When the daughter of a wealthy family is kidnapped in an attempt to gain notorious internet fame, Maggie and OA discover the kidnapper’s plans go far beyond abduction in order to never be forgotten.

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    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Hard Decisions
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Hard Decisions

    S2:E12

    A bank holdup leads the team to a safe deposit box, the contents of which have the potential to destroy national security; Kristen is eager to get back into field work while other team members still have their concerns.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Liar's Poker
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Liar's Poker

    S3:E3

    When the leader of a drug cartel and one of the world's most wanted men, Antonio Vargas, is apprehended by the team, the entire FBI headquarters is put at risk when his henchmen unveil a terroristic threat to free him. During the turmoil, Isobel must make the difficult decision whether to sacrifice her conscience or her career.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 23 - God Complex
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - God Complex

    S5:E23

    When a prominent doctor is found dead in a ritualistic slaying, the team must race against time to hunt down a religiously motivated serial killer. Also, Scola faces a life-or-death decision.

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    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Stay in Your Lane
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Stay in Your Lane

    S6:E3

    When a local club owner is found dead, the team works quickly to find the motive behind the murder of a seemingly innocent man. Meanwhile, OA is smitten with a new love interest but is concerned that she's mixed up with the wrong crowd.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Appearances
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Appearances

    S1:E21

    After a decorated FBI agent is murdered, the team investigates and uncovers the man led a double life. Also, Maggie struggles with what information she should reveal to the agent’s widow, who is also her personal friend.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Undisclosed
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Undisclosed

    S2:E7

    When a board member of a soon-to-be-public medical tech company is murdered, the team tries to find out who had the most to gain from his death. OA is conflicted when pressure to help a family member is at odds with his commitment to tell the truth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - All the Rage
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #18 - All the Rage

    S6:E1

    When a bus explosion kills several innocent people, the team jumps into action to take down the responsible terrorist organization. Meanwhile, Scola tries to balance fatherhood with the job.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  19. undefined Season 12 Episode 6 - Pawns
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Pawns

    S12:E6

    Burgess is put to the test as she looks to make an advancement in her career.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Husband
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Husband

    S2:E2

    Eric’s shocking past transgression leads Detective Cornell to interrogate him, revealing the first of Kate’s many secrets. Desperate to prove that his life with Kate wasn’t just one big lie, Amanda helps him search for answers. Despite her strong objections, Eric wants to bring his new findings to Detective Cornell. However, once he sees an ex-girlfriend – one of his worst nightmares – with Cornell at the police station, his hopes of redirecting her investigation quickly fade.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  21. undefined Season 12 Episode 11 - In the Trenches (III)
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #21 - In the Trenches (III)

    S12:E11

    With the suspects still at large and conditions worsening underground, first responders race to reach the trapped victims, while the investigation into the assailants comes into focus. The crossover starts on Chicago Fire S13E11 In the Trenches (I) and Chicago Med S10E11 In the Trenches (II).

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Unfinished Business
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Unfinished Business

    S4:E9

    After Rina is critically wounded while heading to work with Jubal, the team makes the chilling discovery that a vengeful Vargas orchestrated the shooting from behind bars and continues to target the rest of their team and their loved ones.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Emotional Rescue
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Emotional Rescue

    S2:E19

    The FBI team investigates a drug deal gone bad after the body of a college student is found. Also, Detective Hailey Upton temporarily joins the team and finds her usual investigative methods clash with the Bureau's more buttoned-up environment.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Pride and Prejudice
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #24 - Pride and Prejudice

    S4:E13

    When a Muslim college student and his younger brother are murdered, the team connects with the outraged imam of OA's former mosque, who insists the victims were wrongly targeted as terrorists.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Halpin

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Fear Nothing
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Fear Nothing

    S4:E18

    OA is forced to confront one of his biggest fears when the team discovers that deadly sarin gas may have been sold to terrorists.

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    Writer:Joe Halpin

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Joe Halpin Ratings Summary

"Fathers and Sons" is the best rated episode written by Joe Halpin. It scored 8.25/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/4/2021 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Hero's Journey".